Current Date And Time In Baja Verapaz, Guatemala
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
14:53:51 CST
Capital: Salamá
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 315,000
Area: 3,124.00 km²
State Code: GT-BV
Explore the interactive satellite map of Baja Verapaz, a state or administrative region of Guatemala, 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 Baja Verapaz — 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 Baja Verapaz in Guatemala.
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 Guatemala operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.1256° N | 90.3748° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 15.1256 | -90.3748 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 7' 32" N | 90° 22' 29" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 7.5352' N | 90° 22.4901' W |
| State / Region | Baja Verapaz |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Salamá |
| State Code | GT-BV |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Districts | 8 |
| Population | 315,000 |
| Area (km²) | 3,124.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1,206.18 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 100.83 /km² |
| Elevation | 905 m / 2,971 ft |
| Area Rank | #9 in Guatemala |
| Population Rank | #18 of 22 in Guatemala |
| GPS (DD) | 15.1256, -90.3748 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Baja Verapaz 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 Guatemala.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Progreso | Guatemala | SE | 38 km | 24 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Alta Verapaz | Guatemala | NE | 57 km | 36 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Chimaltenango | Guatemala | SW | 71 km | 44 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Jalapa | Guatemala | SE | 72 km | 45 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Guatemala | Guatemala | N | 75 km | 46 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Sacatepéquez | Guatemala | SW | 77 km | 48 mi | ~58m | 🗺 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 Baja Verapaz, along with each city's aerial distance from Salamá, Baja Verapaz'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salamá | 15.1021° N | -90.3191° W | 936 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rabinal | 15.0853° N | -90.4926° W | 975 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Miguel Chicaj | 15.0947° N | -90.3944° W | 943 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cubulco | 15.1045° N | -90.6287° W | 1,000 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Jerónimo | 15.0603° N | -90.2405° W | 1,001 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Purulhá | 15.2357° N | -90.2357° W | 1,560 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Chol | 14.9606° N | -90.488° W | 1,030 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Granados | 14.9165° N | -90.5229° W | 1,018 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Baja Verapaz is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Guatemala. 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 Baja Verapaz on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Guatemala.
The satellite view of Baja Verapaz 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 Guatemala national map
Baja Verapaz occupies a distinct geographic zone within Guatemala 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 Baja Verapaz 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 Guatemala. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Baja Verapaz 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 Guatemala. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Baja Verapaz are latitude 15.1256° and longitude -90.3748°. In directional format: 15.1256° N, 90.3748° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Baja Verapaz in Guatemala and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Baja Verapaz is a state or administrative region of Guatemala, located in North America. Its capital city is Salamá. View the exact position of Baja Verapaz on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Baja Verapaz is at: Latitude 15° 7' 32" N and Longitude 90° 22' 29" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Baja Verapaz covers a total area of approximately 3,124.00 km² (1,206.18 mi²). This is roughly 2.87% of Guatemala's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Baja Verapaz is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 15.1256, -90.3748 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Baja Verapaz in Guatemala. For broader context, explore the Guatemala national map or nearby states.
Today in Baja Verapaz, sunrise is at 05:45 AM and sunset is at 06:27 PM, giving a day length of 12h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Baja Verapaz's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Baja Verapaz is approximately 1,684 km (1,046 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,712 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Baja Verapaz — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,821 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.
