Current Date And Time In Manta, Ecuador
Sunday, 26 July 2026
12:46:23 ECT
State: Manabí
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 264,281
District: Manta
Explore the interactive satellite map of Manta, a city in Manabí, Ecuador, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Manta — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Manta.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Ecuador operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.9494° S | 80.7314° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -0.9494 | -80.7314 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 56' 58" S | 80° 43' 53" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 56.9622' S | 80° 43.8822' W |
| City | Manta |
| State | Manabí (Provincia de Manabí) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Manta |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1534-03-12 |
| Population | 264,281 |
| Area (km²) | 60.49 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 23.36 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 4,369.00 /km² |
| Elevation | 3 m / 10 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -0.9494, -80.7314 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Manta to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Manabí.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | Manabí | W | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Montecristi | Manabí | SE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Picoazá | Manabí | E | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Charapotó | Manabí | NE | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Rocafuerte | Manabí | E | 31 km | 20 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Membrillal | Manabí | S | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Manabí, the home state of Manta, along with each city's aerial distance from Portoviejo, Manabí's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portoviejo | -1.0576° S | -80.4515° W | 90 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chone | -0.6985° S | -80.0925° W | 102 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bahía de Caráquez | -0.6003° S | -80.4244° W | - | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jipijapa | -1.3484° S | -80.5791° W | 287 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Montecristi | -1.0458° S | -80.6589° W | 135 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Calceta | -0.8458° S | -80.1639° W | 23 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sucre | -1.2799° S | -80.4178° W | 152 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tosagua | -0.7859° S | -80.2346° W | 63 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Ana de Vuelta Larga | -1.2078° S | -80.3706° W | 101 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rocafuerte | -0.9245° S | -80.4502° W | 84 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
Eloy Alfaro International Airport IATA: MEC 6 km (4 mi) from Manta |
The exact GPS location of Manta gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Manabí. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Manabí state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Manta are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Manta lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Ecuador map
Manta sits within Manabí, Ecuador, in the South America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Manta for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Manabí. › Browse every city in Manabí
Coordinates for Manta in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Ecuador. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Manta are latitude -0.9494° and longitude -80.7314°. In directional format: 0.9494° S, 80.7314° W. These coordinates mark the center of Manta in Manabí and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Manta is a city in Manabí, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Manta. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Manta sits at: Latitude 0° 56' 58" S and Longitude 80° 43' 53" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Manta has a population of approximately 264,281 people. This is roughly 16.919% of Manabí's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Manabí.
The interactive satellite map of Manta is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -0.9494, -80.7314 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Manta in Manabí. For broader context, explore the Manabí state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Manta is Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), roughly 6 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Manta is approximately 33 km (21 mi) from Portoviejo, the capital of Manabí, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Manabí.
Manta sits at an elevation of approximately 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Manabí.
The closest cities to Manta include San Mateo, Montecristi, Picoazá. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Manta, sunrise is at 06:26 AM and sunset is at 06:32 PM, giving a day length of 12h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Manta's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Manta is approximately 106 km (66 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,986 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Manta — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Siabu, Indonesia, roughly 26 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Manta is approximately 258 km (160 mi) E of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
