Current Date And Time In San Carlos Sija, Guatemala
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:43:51 CST
State: Quetzaltenango
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 6,831
District: Municipio de San Carlos Sija
Explore the interactive satellite map of San Carlos Sija, 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 San Carlos Sija — 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 Carlos Sija.
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) | 14.9844° N | 91.5491° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 14.9844 | -91.5491 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 14° 59' 4" N | 91° 32' 57" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 14° 59.0616' N | 91° 32.9472' W |
| City | San Carlos Sija |
| State | Quetzaltenango |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Municipio de San Carlos Sija |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 6,831 |
| Elevation | 2,646 m / 8,682 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 14.9844, -91.5491 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Carlos Sija 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 Francisco la Unión | Quetzaltenango | S | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Sibilia | Quetzaltenango | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Cajolá | Quetzaltenango | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Olintepeque | Quetzaltenango | S | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Huitán | Quetzaltenango | NW | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| San Miguel Sigüilá | Quetzaltenango | SW | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 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 San Carlos Sija, 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 |
| La Esperanza | 14.8717° N | -91.5614° W | 2,465 m | 5 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 |
Retalhuleu Airport IATA: RER 54 km (33 mi) from San Carlos Sija |
The exact GPS location of San Carlos Sija 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 San Carlos Sija 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 Carlos Sija 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 Carlos Sija 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 San Carlos Sija 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 San Carlos Sija 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 Carlos Sija are latitude 14.9844° and longitude -91.5491°. In directional format: 14.9844° N, 91.5491° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Carlos Sija in Quetzaltenango and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
San Carlos Sija is a city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, on the continent of North America. It falls within Municipio de San Carlos Sija. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Carlos Sija sits at: Latitude 14° 59' 4" N and Longitude 91° 32' 57" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
San Carlos Sija has a population of approximately 6,831 people. This is roughly 0.777% 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 San Carlos Sija is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 14.9844, -91.5491 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Carlos Sija in Quetzaltenango. For broader context, explore the Quetzaltenango state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to San Carlos Sija is Retalhuleu Airport (RER), roughly 54 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
San Carlos Sija is approximately 16 km (10 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.
San Carlos Sija sits at an elevation of approximately 2,646 meters (8,682 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 San Carlos Sija include San Francisco la Unión, Sibilia, Cajolá. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in San Carlos Sija, 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 San Carlos Sija's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San Carlos Sija is approximately 1,668 km (1,036 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,845 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San Carlos Sija — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,889 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 Carlos Sija is approximately 118 km (73 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.
