Current Date And Time In Francia, Honduras
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:08:33 CST
State: Colón Department
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 1,331
District: Limón
Explore the interactive satellite map of Francia, a city in Colón Department, Honduras, 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 Francia — 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 Francia.
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 Honduras operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.85° N | 85.5833° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 15.85 | -85.5833 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 50' 60" N | 85° 34' 60" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 51' N | 85° 34.9998' W |
| City | Francia |
| State | Colón Department (Colon) |
| Country | Honduras |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Limón |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 1,331 |
| Elevation | 4 m / 13 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 15.85, -85.5833 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Francia 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 Colón Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa de Aguán | Colón Department | NW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Bonito Oriental | Colón Department | SW | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| La Curva | Colón Department | W | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Corocito | Colón Department | SW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| La Esperanza | Colón Department | SW | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Punta Piedra | Colón Department | E | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 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 Colón Department, the home state of Francia, along with each city's aerial distance from Trujillo, Colón Department'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoa | 15.6833° N | -86° W | 37 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sabá | 15.4667° N | -86.25° W | 390 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Trujillo | 15.9174° N | -85.9526° W | 1 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bonito Oriental | 15.7477° N | -85.7356° W | 32 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Elíxir | 15.4833° N | -86.3° W | 90 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zamora | 15.6333° N | -86.0667° W | 43 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Corocito | 15.75° N | -85.7833° W | 50 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quebrada de Arena | 15.7667° N | -85.9167° W | 31 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jericó | 15.95° N | -85.9667° W | - | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Esperanza | 15.6333° N | -85.7667° W | 442 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
La Laguna Airport IATA: GJA 75 km (46 mi) from Francia |
The exact GPS location of Francia gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Colón Department. 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 Colón Department 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 Francia are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Francia 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 Honduras map
Francia sits within Colón Department, Honduras, 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 Francia 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 Colón Department. › Browse every city in Colón Department
Coordinates for Francia 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 Honduras. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Francia are latitude 15.85° and longitude -85.5833°. In directional format: 15.85° N, 85.5833° W. These coordinates mark the center of Francia in Colón Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Francia is a city in Colón Department, Honduras, on the continent of North America. It falls within Limón. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Francia sits at: Latitude 15° 50' 60" N and Longitude 85° 34' 60" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Francia has a population of approximately 1,331 people. This is roughly 0.416% of Colón Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Colón Department.
The interactive satellite map of Francia is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 15.85, -85.5833 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Francia in Colón Department. For broader context, explore the Colón Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Francia is La Laguna Airport (GJA), roughly 75 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Francia is approximately 40 km (25 mi) from Trujillo, the capital of Colón Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Colón Department.
Francia sits at an elevation of approximately 4 meters (13 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Colón Department.
The closest cities to Francia include Santa Rosa de Aguán, Bonito Oriental, La Curva. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Francia, sunrise is at 05:25 AM and sunset is at 06:09 PM, giving a day length of 12h 43m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Francia's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Francia is approximately 1,764 km (1,096 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,165 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Francia — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Manna, Indonesia, roughly 1,569 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.
Francia is approximately 263 km (163 mi) SW of Tegucigalpa, the national capital of Honduras, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
