Current Date And Time In La Playona, Honduras
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:59:48 CST
State: Copán Department
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 1,285
District: El Paraíso
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Playona, a city in Copán 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 La Playona — 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 Playona.
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) | 15.118° N | 88.982° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 15.118 | -88.982 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 7' 5" N | 88° 58' 55" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 7.0818' N | 88° 58.9182' W |
| City | La Playona |
| State | Copán Department (Copan) |
| Country | Honduras |
| Continent | North America |
| District | El Paraíso |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 1,285 |
| Elevation | 205 m / 673 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 15.118, -88.982 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Playona 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 Copán Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | Copán Department | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| San Joaquín | Copán Department | SE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| El Ocotón | Copán Department | SE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| La Zumbadora | Copán Department | SE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| La Esperanza | Copán Department | SW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Nueva Armenia | Copán Department | SW | 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 Copán Department, the home state of La Playona, along with each city's aerial distance from Santa Rosa de Copán, Copán 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa de Copán | 14.7739° N | -88.7756° W | 1,123 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Entrada | 15.0638° N | -88.7463° W | 508 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Copán Ruinas | 14.8394° N | -89.1558° W | 612 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Florida | 15.0269° N | -88.8357° W | 504 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Corquín | 14.5667° N | -88.8667° W | 909 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dulce Nombre | 14.848° N | -88.8316° W | 1,122 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cucuyagua | 14.6478° N | -88.8739° W | 746 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Rita, Copan | 14.8675° N | -89.1° W | 724 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Trinidad de Copán | 14.9457° N | -88.7422° W | 861 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Nicolás | 15.0034° N | -88.7517° W | 699 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
Puerto Barrios Airport IATA: PBR 80 km (50 mi) from La Playona |
The exact GPS location of La Playona gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Copán 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 Copán 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 La Playona 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 Playona 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
La Playona sits within Copán 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 La Playona 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 Copán Department. › Browse every city in Copán Department
Coordinates for La Playona 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 La Playona are latitude 15.118° and longitude -88.982°. In directional format: 15.118° N, 88.982° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Playona in Copán Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Playona is a city in Copán Department, Honduras, on the continent of North America. It falls within El Paraíso. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Playona sits at: Latitude 15° 7' 5" N and Longitude 88° 58' 55" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Playona has a population of approximately 1,285 people. This is roughly 0.336% of Copán Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Copán Department.
The interactive satellite map of La Playona is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 15.118, -88.982 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Playona in Copán Department. For broader context, explore the Copán Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Playona is Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR), roughly 80 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Playona is approximately 44 km (27 mi) from Santa Rosa de Copán, the capital of Copán Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Copán Department.
La Playona sits at an elevation of approximately 205 meters (673 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Copán Department.
The closest cities to La Playona include Buenos Aires, San Joaquín, El Ocotón. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Playona, sunrise is at 05:40 AM and sunset is at 06:21 PM, giving a day length of 12h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Playona's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Playona is approximately 1,683 km (1,046 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,563 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Playona — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,733 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 Playona is approximately 223 km (139 mi) SE of Tegucigalpa, the national capital of Honduras, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
