Current Date And Time In Sonsonate Department, El Salvador
Saturday, 25 July 2026
12:44:57 CST
Capital: Sonsonate
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Area: 1,226.00 km²
State Code: SO
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sonsonate Department, a state or administrative region of 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 Sonsonate Department — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Sonsonate Department in El Salvador.
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) | 13.7173° N | 89.723° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 13.7173 | -89.723 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 43' 2" N | 89° 43' 23" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 43.0365' N | 89° 43.3825' W |
| State / Region | Sonsonate Department |
| Country | El Salvador |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Sonsonate |
| State Code | SO |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Area (km²) | 1,226.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 473.36 mi² |
| Elevation | 230 m / 756 ft |
| Area Rank | #9 in El Salvador |
| GPS (DD) | 13.7173, -89.723 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sonsonate Department to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across El Salvador.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahuachapan | El Salvador | NW | 25 km | 15 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| La Libertad Department | El Salvador | E | 39 km | 24 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Ana Department | El Salvador | NE | 53 km | 33 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| San Salvador Department | El Salvador | E | 57 km | 36 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Cuscatlan | El Salvador | E | 74 km | 46 mi | ~55m | 🗺 View |
| Chalatenango Department | El Salvador | NE | 80 km | 49 mi | ~60m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Sonsonate Department, along with each city's aerial distance from Sonsonate, Sonsonate Department's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonsonate | 13.7173° N | -89.723° W | 245 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Acajutla | 13.5928° N | -89.8275° W | 26 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Izalco | 13.7447° N | -89.6731° W | 422 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sonzacate | 13.7342° N | -89.7147° W | 275 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Armenia | 13.7436° N | -89.4989° W | 559 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juayúa | 13.8414° N | -89.7456° W | 1,037 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Antonio del Monte | 13.7164° N | -89.7383° W | 224 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nahuizalco | 13.7775° N | -89.7367° W | 544 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Julián | 13.6136° N | -89.7925° W | - | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Sonsonate Department is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across El Salvador. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Sonsonate Department on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in El Salvador.
The satellite view of Sonsonate Department helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View El Salvador national map
Sonsonate Department occupies a distinct geographic zone within El Salvador in the North America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Sonsonate Department for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across El Salvador. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Sonsonate Department 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in El Salvador. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Sonsonate Department are latitude 13.7173° and longitude -89.723°. In directional format: 13.7173° N, 89.723° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Sonsonate Department in El Salvador and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Sonsonate Department is a state or administrative region of El Salvador, located in North America. Its capital city is Sonsonate. View the exact position of Sonsonate Department on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sonsonate Department is at: Latitude 13° 43' 2" N and Longitude 89° 43' 23" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Sonsonate Department covers a total area of approximately 1,226.00 km² (473.36 mi²). This is roughly 5.83% of El Salvador's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Sonsonate Department is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 13.7173, -89.723 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sonsonate Department in El Salvador. For broader context, explore the El Salvador national map or nearby states.
Today in Sonsonate Department, sunrise is at 05:41 AM and sunset is at 06:29 PM, giving a day length of 12h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sonsonate Department's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sonsonate Department is approximately 1,527 km (949 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,703 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sonsonate Department — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,655 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 place.
