Explore the interactive satellite map of San Rafael La Independencia, a city in Huehuetenango, 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 San Rafael La Independencia — 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 San Rafael La Independencia.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.7015° N | 91.5355° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 15.7015 | -91.5355 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 42' 5" N | 91° 32' 8" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 42.09' N | 91° 32.1318' W |
| City | San Rafael La Independencia |
| State | Huehuetenango |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Municipio de San Rafael La Independencia |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 1,059 |
| Elevation | 2,518 m / 8,262 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 15.7015, -91.5355 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Rafael La Independencia 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 Huehuetenango.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Sebastián Coatán | Huehuetenango | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| San Miguel Acatán | Huehuetenango | W | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Eulalia | Huehuetenango | E | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Soloma | Huehuetenango | SE | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| San Juan Ixcoy | Huehuetenango | SE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| San Mateo Ixtatán | Huehuetenango | NE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 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 Huehuetenango, the home state of San Rafael La Independencia, along with each city's aerial distance from Huehuetenango, Huehuetenango'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huehuetenango | 15.321° N | -91.47° W | 1,907 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soloma | 15.6584° N | -91.4299° W | 2,270 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jacaltenango | 15.6666° N | -91.7118° W | 1,459 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barillas | 15.8036° N | -91.3158° W | 1,462 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Mateo Ixtatán | 15.8319° N | -91.4781° W | 2,599 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nuevo León | 15.7937° N | -91.0924° W | 200 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Concepción Huista | 15.6238° N | -91.6652° W | 2,238 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chiantla | 15.3548° N | -91.4581° W | 1,995 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Libertad | 15.5142° N | -91.8694° W | 1,710 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Antonio Huista | 15.6501° N | -91.7716° W | 1,243 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
Retalhuleu Airport IATA: RER 132 km (82 mi) from San Rafael La Independencia |
The exact GPS location of San Rafael La Independencia gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Huehuetenango. 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 Huehuetenango 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 San Rafael La Independencia are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of San Rafael La Independencia 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
San Rafael La Independencia sits within Huehuetenango, 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 San Rafael La Independencia 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 Huehuetenango. › Browse every city in Huehuetenango
Coordinates for San Rafael La Independencia 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 San Rafael La Independencia are latitude 15.7015° and longitude -91.5355°. In directional format: 15.7015° N, 91.5355° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Rafael La Independencia in Huehuetenango and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
San Rafael La Independencia is a city in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, on the continent of North America. It falls within Municipio de San Rafael La Independencia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Rafael La Independencia sits at: Latitude 15° 42' 5" N and Longitude 91° 32' 8" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
San Rafael La Independencia has a population of approximately 1,059 people. This is roughly 0.090% of Huehuetenango's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Huehuetenango.
The interactive satellite map of San Rafael La Independencia is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 15.7015, -91.5355 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Rafael La Independencia in Huehuetenango. For broader context, explore the Huehuetenango state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to San Rafael La Independencia is Retalhuleu Airport (RER), roughly 132 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
San Rafael La Independencia is approximately 43 km (27 mi) from Huehuetenango, the capital of Huehuetenango, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Huehuetenango.
San Rafael La Independencia sits at an elevation of approximately 2,518 meters (8,262 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Huehuetenango.
The closest cities to San Rafael La Independencia include San Sebastián Coatán, San Miguel Acatán, Santa Eulalia. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in San Rafael La Independencia, sunrise is at 05:48 AM and sunset is at 06:34 PM, giving a day length of 12h 45m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Rafael La Independencia's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San Rafael La Independencia is approximately 1,748 km (1,086 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,810 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San Rafael La Independencia — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,949 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.
San Rafael La Independencia is approximately 161 km (100 mi) SE of Guatemala City, the national capital of Guatemala, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
