Current Date And Time In La Esperanza, Guatemala
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:03:54 CST
State: Quetzaltenango
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 16,461
District: Municipio de La Esperanza
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Esperanza, a city in Quetzaltenango, 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 La Esperanza — 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 La Esperanza.
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) | 14.8717° N | 91.5614° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 14.8717 | -91.5614 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 14° 52' 18" N | 91° 33' 41" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 14° 52.3014' N | 91° 33.684' W |
| City | La Esperanza |
| State | Quetzaltenango |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Municipio de La Esperanza |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 16,461 |
| Elevation | 2,465 m / 8,088 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 14.8717, -91.5614 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Esperanza 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 Quetzaltenango.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo | Quetzaltenango | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Quetzaltenango | Quetzaltenango | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Olintepeque | Quetzaltenango | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| San Francisco la Unión | Quetzaltenango | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| San Miguel Sigüilá | Quetzaltenango | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Ostuncalco | Quetzaltenango | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 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 Quetzaltenango, the home state of La Esperanza, along with each city's aerial distance from Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetzaltenango | 14.8446° N | -91.5232° W | 2,351 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Coatepeque | 14.7041° N | -91.8643° W | 500 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ostuncalco | 14.869° N | -91.6214° W | 2,506 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Colomba | 14.7073° N | -91.7317° W | 1,011 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cantel | 14.8115° N | -91.4554° W | 2,364 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cabricán | 15.0749° N | -91.648° W | 2,617 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Salcajá | 14.8796° N | -91.457° W | 2,322 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Palmar | 14.6508° N | -91.578° W | 733 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zunil | 14.7846° N | -91.4835° W | 2,086 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Almolonga | 14.8159° N | -91.4946° W | 2,261 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
Retalhuleu Airport IATA: RER 42 km (26 mi) from La Esperanza |
The exact GPS location of La Esperanza gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Quetzaltenango. 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 Quetzaltenango 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 La Esperanza are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of La Esperanza 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
La Esperanza sits within Quetzaltenango, 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 La Esperanza 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 Quetzaltenango. › Browse every city in Quetzaltenango
Coordinates for La Esperanza 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 La Esperanza are latitude 14.8717° and longitude -91.5614°. In directional format: 14.8717° N, 91.5614° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Esperanza in Quetzaltenango and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Esperanza is a city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, on the continent of North America. It falls within Municipio de La Esperanza. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Esperanza sits at: Latitude 14° 52' 18" N and Longitude 91° 33' 41" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Esperanza has a population of approximately 16,461 people. This is roughly 1.873% of Quetzaltenango's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Quetzaltenango.
The interactive satellite map of La Esperanza is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 14.8717, -91.5614 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Esperanza in Quetzaltenango. For broader context, explore the Quetzaltenango state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Esperanza is Retalhuleu Airport (RER), roughly 42 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Esperanza is approximately 5 km (3 mi) from Quetzaltenango, the capital of Quetzaltenango, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Quetzaltenango.
La Esperanza sits at an elevation of approximately 2,465 meters (8,088 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Quetzaltenango.
The closest cities to La Esperanza include San Mateo, Quetzaltenango, Olintepeque. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Esperanza, sunrise is at 05:50 AM and sunset is at 06:32 PM, giving a day length of 12h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Esperanza's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Esperanza is approximately 1,656 km (1,029 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,851 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Esperanza — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,881 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.
La Esperanza is approximately 116 km (72 mi) E of Guatemala City, the national capital of Guatemala, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
