Current Date And Time In Santa Tecla, El Salvador
Friday, 14 August 2026
16:41:18 CST
State: La Libertad Department
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 124,694
Explore the interactive satellite map of Santa Tecla, a city in La Libertad Department, El Salvador, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Santa Tecla — 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 Santa Tecla.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for El Salvador operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 13.6774° N | 89.2834° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 13.6774 | -89.2834 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 40' 39" N | 89° 17' 0" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 40.6446' N | 89° 17.001' W |
| City | Santa Tecla |
| State | La Libertad Department |
| Country | El Salvador |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Founded | 1854-08-08 |
| Population | 124,694 |
| Area (km²) | 112.20 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 43.32 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,111.35 /km² |
| Elevation | 965 m / 3,166 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 13.6774, -89.2834 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Santa Tecla 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 La Libertad Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Cuscatlán | La Libertad Department | SE | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Nuevo Cuscatlán | La Libertad Department | SE | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Zaragoza | La Libertad Department | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Quezaltepeque | La Libertad Department | N | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| La Libertad | La Libertad Department | S | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| San Juan Opico | La Libertad Department | N | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 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 La Libertad Department, the home state of Santa Tecla, along with each city's aerial distance from Santa Tecla, La Libertad Department'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Cuscatlán | 13.6649° N | -89.2532° W | 891 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quezaltepeque | 13.8312° N | -89.2722° W | 443 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Libertad | 13.4883° N | -89.3222° W | 13 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zaragoza | 13.5894° N | -89.2889° W | 612 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Arce | 13.8403° N | -89.4472° W | 554 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Juan Opico | 13.8761° N | -89.3597° W | 518 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nuevo Cuscatlán | 13.6486° N | -89.2653° W | 906 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Pablo Tacachico | 13.9756° N | -89.34° W | 317 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ilopango International Airport IATA: ILS 18 km (11 mi) from Santa Tecla |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Ciudad Arce |
| 🗺 Map of San Pablo Tacachico |
The exact GPS location of Santa Tecla gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside La Libertad Department. 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 La Libertad Department 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 Santa Tecla are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Santa Tecla 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 El Salvador map
Santa Tecla sits within La Libertad Department, El Salvador, in the North 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 Santa Tecla 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 La Libertad Department. › Browse every city in La Libertad Department
Coordinates for Santa Tecla 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 El Salvador. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Santa Tecla are latitude 13.6774° and longitude -89.2834°. In directional format: 13.6774° N, 89.2834° W. These coordinates mark the center of Santa Tecla in La Libertad Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Santa Tecla is a city in La Libertad Department, El Salvador, on the continent of North America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Santa Tecla sits at: Latitude 13° 40' 39" N and Longitude 89° 17' 0" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Santa Tecla has a population of approximately 124,694 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in La Libertad Department.
The interactive satellite map of Santa Tecla is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 13.6774, -89.2834 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Santa Tecla in La Libertad Department. For broader context, explore the La Libertad Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Santa Tecla is Ilopango International Airport (ILS), roughly 18 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Santa Tecla sits at an elevation of approximately 965 meters (3,166 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for La Libertad Department.
The closest cities to Santa Tecla include Antiguo Cuscatlán, Nuevo Cuscatlán, Zaragoza. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Santa Tecla, sunrise is at 05:43 AM and sunset is at 06:20 PM, giving a day length of 12h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Santa Tecla's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Santa Tecla is approximately 1,523 km (946 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,657 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Santa Tecla — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,622 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.
Santa Tecla is approximately 10 km (7 mi) E of San Salvador, the national capital of El Salvador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
