Current Date And Time In Palora, Ecuador
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:21:18 ECT
State: Morona-Santiago Province
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 6,472
District: Palora
Explore the interactive satellite map of Palora, a city in Morona-Santiago Province, 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 Palora — 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 Palora.
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) | 1.7009° S | 77.9661° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.7009 | -77.9661 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 42' 3" S | 77° 57' 58" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 42.0522' S | 77° 57.9654' W |
| City | Palora |
| State | Morona-Santiago Province (Provincia de Morona Santiago) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Palora |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 6,472 |
| Elevation | 1,329 m / 4,360 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -1.7009, -77.9661 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Palora 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 Morona-Santiago Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huamboya | Morona-Santiago Province | S | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Sinaí | Morona-Santiago Province | S | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| General Proaño | Morona-Santiago Province | S | 66 km | 41 mi | ~1h 6m | 🗺 View |
| Zuña | Morona-Santiago Province | SW | 70 km | 43 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Macas | Morona-Santiago Province | S | 70 km | 43 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Sevilla Don Bosco | Morona-Santiago Province | S | 70 km | 44 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 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 Morona-Santiago Province, the home state of Palora, along with each city's aerial distance from Macas, Morona-Santiago Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macas | -2.3074° S | -78.1203° W | 1,315 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sucúa | -2.4574° S | -78.171° W | 1,076 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gualaquiza | -3.4035° S | -78.5815° W | 851 m | 132 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chiguinda | -3.2289° S | -78.7198° W | 2,732 m | 122 km | 🗺 View Map |
| General Leonidas Plaza Gutiérrez | -2.9668° S | -78.4321° W | 1,398 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| General Proaño | -2.2668° S | -78.1298° W | 1,582 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Huambi | -2.5365° S | -78.1632° W | 729 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Huamboya | -1.9456° S | -77.991° W | 988 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nueva Tarqui | -3.4586° S | -78.6644° W | 1,564 m | 142 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Francisco de Chinimbimi | -2.6791° S | -78.2145° W | 603 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
Coronel E Carvajal Airport IATA: XMS 69 km (43 mi) from Palora |
The exact GPS location of Palora gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Morona-Santiago Province. 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 Morona-Santiago Province 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 Palora are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Palora 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
Palora sits within Morona-Santiago Province, 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 Palora 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 Morona-Santiago Province. › Browse every city in Morona-Santiago Province
Coordinates for Palora 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 Palora are latitude -1.7009° and longitude -77.9661°. In directional format: 1.7009° S, 77.9661° W. These coordinates mark the center of Palora in Morona-Santiago Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Palora is a city in Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Palora. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Palora sits at: Latitude 1° 42' 3" S and Longitude 77° 57' 58" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Palora has a population of approximately 6,472 people. This is roughly 3.302% of Morona-Santiago Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Morona-Santiago Province.
The interactive satellite map of Palora is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.7009, -77.9661 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Palora in Morona-Santiago Province. For broader context, explore the Morona-Santiago Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Palora is Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS), roughly 69 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Palora is approximately 70 km (43 mi) from Macas, the capital of Morona-Santiago Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Morona-Santiago Province.
Palora sits at an elevation of approximately 1,329 meters (4,360 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Morona-Santiago Province.
The closest cities to Palora include Huamboya, Sinaí, General Proaño. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Palora, sunrise is at 06:14 AM and sunset is at 06:19 PM, giving a day length of 12h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Palora's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Palora is approximately 189 km (118 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,675 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Palora — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bengkalis, Indonesia, roughly 28 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.
Palora is approximately 175 km (109 mi) N of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
