Current Date And Time In Purulhá, Guatemala
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
15:49:50 CST
State: Baja Verapaz
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 5,370
District: Municipio de Purulhá
Explore the interactive satellite map of Purulhá, a city in Baja Verapaz, 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 Purulhá — 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 Purulhá.
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) | 15.2357° N | 90.2357° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 15.2357 | -90.2357 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 14' 8" N | 90° 14' 9" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 14.1396' N | 90° 14.1426' W |
| City | Purulhá |
| State | Baja Verapaz |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Municipio de Purulhá |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 5,370 |
| Elevation | 1,560 m / 5,118 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 15.2357, -90.2357 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Purulhá 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 Baja Verapaz.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salamá | Baja Verapaz | SW | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| San Jerónimo | Baja Verapaz | S | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| San Miguel Chicaj | Baja Verapaz | SW | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Rabinal | Baja Verapaz | SW | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| El Chol | Baja Verapaz | SW | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Cubulco | Baja Verapaz | W | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 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 Baja Verapaz, the home state of Purulhá, along with each city's aerial distance from Salamá, Baja Verapaz'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
La Aurora International Airport IATA: GUA 79 km (49 mi) from Purulhá |
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| 🗺 Map of Granados |
The exact GPS location of Purulhá gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Baja Verapaz. 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 Baja Verapaz 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 Purulhá are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Purulhá 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 Guatemala map
Purulhá sits within Baja Verapaz, Guatemala, 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 Purulhá 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 Baja Verapaz. › Browse every city in Baja Verapaz
Coordinates for Purulhá 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 Guatemala. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Purulhá are latitude 15.2357° and longitude -90.2357°. In directional format: 15.2357° N, 90.2357° W. These coordinates mark the center of Purulhá in Baja Verapaz and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Purulhá is a city in Baja Verapaz, Guatemala, on the continent of North America. It falls within Municipio de Purulhá. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Purulhá sits at: Latitude 15° 14' 8" N and Longitude 90° 14' 9" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Purulhá has a population of approximately 5,370 people. This is roughly 1.705% of Baja Verapaz's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Baja Verapaz.
The interactive satellite map of Purulhá is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 15.2357, -90.2357 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Purulhá in Baja Verapaz. For broader context, explore the Baja Verapaz state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Purulhá is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), roughly 79 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Purulhá is approximately 17 km (11 mi) from Salamá, the capital of Baja Verapaz, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Baja Verapaz.
Purulhá sits at an elevation of approximately 1,560 meters (5,118 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Baja Verapaz.
The closest cities to Purulhá include Salamá, San Jerónimo, San Miguel Chicaj. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Purulhá, sunrise is at 05:44 AM and sunset is at 06:27 PM, giving a day length of 12h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Purulhá's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Purulhá is approximately 1,696 km (1,054 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,692 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Purulhá — 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 city.
Purulhá is approximately 73 km (45 mi) SW of Guatemala City, the national capital of Guatemala, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
