Current Date And Time In El Achiotal, Honduras
Thursday, 13 August 2026
15:30:16 CST
State: Lempira Department
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 1,210
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Achiotal, a city in Lempira 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 El Achiotal — 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 El Achiotal.
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) | 14.0833° N | 88.75° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 14.0833 | -88.75 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 14° 4' 60" N | 88° 45' 0" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 14° 4.9998' N | 88° 45' W |
| City | El Achiotal |
| State | Lempira Department (Lempira) |
| Country | Honduras |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 1,210 |
| Elevation | 537 m / 1,762 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 14.0833, -88.75 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Achiotal 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 Lempira Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Virtud | Lempira Department | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Guatemalita | Lempira Department | E | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Cololaca | Lempira Department | NW | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Erandique | Lempira Department | NE | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Gracias | Lempira Department | N | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Lagunas | Lempira Department | NE | 66 km | 41 mi | ~1h 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 Lempira Department, the home state of El Achiotal, along with each city's aerial distance from Gracias, Lempira 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracias | 14.5907° N | -88.5861° W | 805 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lepaera | 14.7788° N | -88.5902° W | 959 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Unión | 14.8139° N | -88.4085° W | 1,012 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Erandique | 14.2379° N | -88.4645° W | 1,252 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Libertad | 14.8113° N | -88.5872° W | 980 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Virtud | 14.0614° N | -88.6948° W | 291 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Las Tejeras | 14.8044° N | -88.5951° W | 920 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Taragual | 14.75° N | -88.4833° W | 1,116 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cololaca | 14.3° N | -88.8833° W | 766 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lagunas | 14.6167° N | -88.4833° W | 1,008 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ilopango International Airport IATA: ILS 58 km (36 mi) from El Achiotal |
The exact GPS location of El Achiotal gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lempira 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 Lempira 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 El Achiotal are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of El Achiotal 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
El Achiotal sits within Lempira 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 El Achiotal 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 Lempira Department. › Browse every city in Lempira Department
Coordinates for El Achiotal 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 El Achiotal are latitude 14.0833° and longitude -88.75°. In directional format: 14.0833° N, 88.75° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Achiotal in Lempira Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Achiotal is a city in Lempira Department, Honduras, on the continent of North America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Achiotal sits at: Latitude 14° 4' 60" N and Longitude 88° 45' 0" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Achiotal has a population of approximately 1,210 people. This is roughly 0.435% of Lempira Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lempira Department.
The interactive satellite map of El Achiotal is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 14.0833, -88.75 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Achiotal in Lempira Department. For broader context, explore the Lempira Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Achiotal is Ilopango International Airport (ILS), roughly 58 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Achiotal is approximately 59 km (37 mi) from Gracias, the capital of Lempira Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Lempira Department.
El Achiotal sits at an elevation of approximately 537 meters (1,762 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lempira Department.
The closest cities to El Achiotal include La Virtud, Guatemalita, Cololaca. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Achiotal, sunrise is at 05:40 AM and sunset is at 06:18 PM, giving a day length of 12h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Achiotal's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Achiotal is approximately 1,568 km (974 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,583 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Achiotal — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,624 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.
El Achiotal is approximately 166 km (103 mi) E of Tegucigalpa, the national capital of Honduras, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
