Current Date And Time In Palopo, Indonesia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:54:42 WIB
State: South Sulawesi
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 190,867
District: Kota Palopo
Explore the interactive satellite map of Palopo, a city in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Palopo — 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 Palopo.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Indonesia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.9925° S | 120.1969° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -2.9925 | 120.1969 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 59' 33" S | 120° 11' 49" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 59.55' S | 120° 11.8164' E |
| City | Palopo |
| State | South Sulawesi (Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan) |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kota Palopo |
| Time Zone | +07:00 to +09:00 |
| Founded | 1986-09-17 |
| Population | 190,867 |
| Elevation | 8 m / 26 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -2.9925, 120.1969 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Palopo 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 South Sulawesi.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beringinjaya | South Sulawesi | SE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Batuputih | South Sulawesi | NW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Walenrang | South Sulawesi | NW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Lamasi | South Sulawesi | N | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Beuma | South Sulawesi | SW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Padangsappa | South Sulawesi | SE | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 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 South Sulawesi, the home state of Palopo, along with each city's aerial distance from Makassar, South Sulawesi'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makassar | -5.1486° S | 119.4319° E | 6 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Parepare | -4.0135° S | 119.6255° E | 22 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Watampone | -4.5386° S | 120.3279° E | 34 m | 120 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Galesong | -5.3166° S | 119.3661° E | 12 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sengkang | -4.1279° S | 120.0297° E | 23 m | 131 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sinjai | -5.1241° S | 120.253° E | 6 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rantepao | -2.9701° S | 119.8978° E | 784 m | 248 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Masamba | -2.5537° S | 120.3279° E | 42 m | 305 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maros | -5.006° S | 119.5727° E | 9 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lantebung | -5.0797° S | 119.4665° E | 4 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
Toraja Airport IATA: TRT 38 km (23 mi) from Palopo |
The exact GPS location of Palopo gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside South Sulawesi. 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 South Sulawesi 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 Palopo are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Palopo 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 Indonesia map
Palopo sits within South Sulawesi, Indonesia, in the Asia 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 Palopo 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 South Sulawesi. › Browse every city in South Sulawesi
Coordinates for Palopo 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 Indonesia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Palopo are latitude -2.9925° and longitude 120.1969°. In directional format: 2.9925° S, 120.1969° E. These coordinates mark the center of Palopo in South Sulawesi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Palopo is a city in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kota Palopo. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Palopo sits at: Latitude 2° 59' 33" S and Longitude 120° 11' 49" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Palopo has a population of approximately 190,867 people. This is roughly 2.031% of South Sulawesi's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in South Sulawesi.
The interactive satellite map of Palopo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -2.9925, 120.1969 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Palopo in South Sulawesi. For broader context, explore the South Sulawesi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Palopo is Toraja Airport (TRT), roughly 38 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Palopo is approximately 254 km (158 mi) from Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in South Sulawesi.
Palopo sits at an elevation of approximately 8 meters (26 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for South Sulawesi.
The closest cities to Palopo include Beringinjaya, Batuputih, Walenrang. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Palopo, sunrise is at 05:02 AM and sunset is at 05:05 PM, giving a day length of 12h 2m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Palopo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Palopo is approximately 333 km (207 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,362 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Palopo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bonfim, Brazil, roughly 41 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.
Palopo is approximately 1,522 km (946 mi) W of Jakarta, the national capital of Indonesia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
