Current Date And Time In Merkaz Shapira, Israel
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:56:29 IDT
State: Southern District
Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (IDT)
Population: 2,210
Explore the interactive satellite map of Merkaz Shapira, a city in Southern District, Israel, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Merkaz Shapira — 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 Merkaz Shapira.
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 Israel operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.6987° N | 34.709° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 31.6987 | 34.709 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 41' 55" N | 34° 42' 32" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 41.9244' N | 34° 42.537' E |
| City | Merkaz Shapira |
| State | Southern District (מחוז הדרום) |
| Country | Israel |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1948-01-01 |
| Population | 2,210 |
| Elevation | 53 m / 174 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 31.6987, 34.709 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Merkaz Shapira 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 Southern District.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ‘En Ẕurim | Southern District | SE | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Massu’ot Yitsẖaq | Southern District | W | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Shafir | Southern District | E | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Kfar Warburg | Southern District | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Avigdor | Southern District | E | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Be’er Toviyya | Southern District | N | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 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 Southern District, the home state of Merkaz Shapira, along with each city's aerial distance from Beersheba, Southern District'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdod | 31.7921° N | 34.6497° E | 27 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Beersheba | 31.2518° N | 34.7913° E | 285 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ashkelon | 31.6693° N | 34.5715° E | 42 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kiryat Gat | 31.61° N | 34.7642° E | 133 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eilat | 29.5581° N | 34.9482° E | 63 m | 189 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Netivot | 31.4231° N | 34.5891° E | 151 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dimona | 31.0708° N | 35.0327° E | 551 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ofaqim | 31.3141° N | 34.6203° E | 137 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arad | 31.2588° N | 35.2128° E | 613 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sderot | 31.525° N | 34.5969° E | 90 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ben Gurion International Airport IATA: TLV 39 km (24 mi) from Merkaz Shapira |
The exact GPS location of Merkaz Shapira gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Southern District. 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 Southern District 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 Merkaz Shapira are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Merkaz Shapira 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 Israel map
Merkaz Shapira sits within Southern District, Israel, 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 Merkaz Shapira 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 Southern District. › Browse every city in Southern District
Coordinates for Merkaz Shapira 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 Israel. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Merkaz Shapira are latitude 31.6987° and longitude 34.709°. In directional format: 31.6987° N, 34.709° E. These coordinates mark the center of Merkaz Shapira in Southern District and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Merkaz Shapira is a city in Southern District, Israel, on the continent of Asia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Merkaz Shapira sits at: Latitude 31° 41' 55" N and Longitude 34° 42' 32" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Merkaz Shapira has a population of approximately 2,210 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Southern District.
The interactive satellite map of Merkaz Shapira is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 31.6987, 34.709 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Merkaz Shapira in Southern District. For broader context, explore the Southern District state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Merkaz Shapira is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), roughly 39 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Merkaz Shapira is approximately 50 km (31 mi) from Beersheba, the capital of Southern District, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Southern District.
Merkaz Shapira sits at an elevation of approximately 53 meters (174 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Southern District.
The closest cities to Merkaz Shapira include ‘En Ẕurim, Massu’ot Yitsẖaq, Shafir. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Merkaz Shapira, sunrise is at 06:02 AM and sunset is at 07:29 PM, giving a day length of 13h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Merkaz Shapira's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Merkaz Shapira is approximately 3,529 km (2,193 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,287 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Merkaz Shapira — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mataura, French Polynesia, roughly 1,016 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.
Merkaz Shapira is approximately 49 km (30 mi) E of Jerusalem, the national capital of Israel, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
