Current Date And Time In Black River, Jamaica
Monday, 03 August 2026
03:24:40 EST
State: St. Elizabeth
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 4,229
District: Black River
Explore the interactive satellite map of Black River, a city in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, 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 Black River — 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 Black River.
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 Jamaica operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.0264° N | 77.8487° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.0264 | -77.8487 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 1' 35" N | 77° 50' 55" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 1.5816' N | 77° 50.9238' W |
| City | Black River |
| State | St. Elizabeth (Saint Elizabeth) |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Black River |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 4,229 |
| Elevation | 5 m / 16 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.0264, -77.8487 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Black River 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 St. Elizabeth.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacovia | St. Elizabeth | NE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Cruz | St. Elizabeth | E | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Malvern | St. Elizabeth | SE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Maggotty | St. Elizabeth | NE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Siloah | St. Elizabeth | NE | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Accompong | St. Elizabeth | NE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 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 St. Elizabeth, the home state of Black River, along with each city's aerial distance from Black River, St. Elizabeth'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 Cruz | 18.0534° N | -77.6984° W | 13 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bull Savannah | 17.8868° N | -77.5902° W | 270 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Malvern | 17.9667° N | -77.7° W | 662 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lacovia | 18.0936° N | -77.769° W | 23 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Balaclava | 18.1723° N | -77.6438° W | 230 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Siloah | 18.1671° N | -77.7035° W | 141 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Southfield | 17.8878° N | -77.6671° W | 582 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nain | 17.9653° N | -77.6053° W | 192 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maggotty | 18.1613° N | -77.7646° W | 115 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Accompong | 18.2263° N | -77.7536° W | 448 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sangster International Airport IATA: MBJ 53 km (33 mi) from Black River |
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| 🗺 Map of Southfield |
| 🗺 Map of Nain |
| 🗺 Map of Balaclava |
| 🗺 Map of Bull Savannah |
The exact GPS location of Black River gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside St. Elizabeth. 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 St. Elizabeth 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 Black River are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Black River 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 Jamaica map
Black River sits within St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, 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 Black River 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 St. Elizabeth. › Browse every city in St. Elizabeth
Coordinates for Black River 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 Jamaica. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Black River are latitude 18.0264° and longitude -77.8487°. In directional format: 18.0264° N, 77.8487° W. These coordinates mark the center of Black River in St. Elizabeth and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Black River is a city in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, on the continent of North America. It falls within Black River. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Black River sits at: Latitude 18° 1' 35" N and Longitude 77° 50' 55" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Black River has a population of approximately 4,229 people. This is roughly 2.908% of St. Elizabeth's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in St. Elizabeth.
The interactive satellite map of Black River is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.0264, -77.8487 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Black River in St. Elizabeth. For broader context, explore the St. Elizabeth state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Black River is Sangster International Airport (MBJ), roughly 53 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Black River sits at an elevation of approximately 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for St. Elizabeth.
The closest cities to Black River include Lacovia, Santa Cruz, Malvern. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Black River, sunrise is at 05:49 AM and sunset is at 06:45 PM, giving a day length of 12h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Black River's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Black River is approximately 2,007 km (1,247 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,241 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Black River — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Pacitan, Indonesia, roughly 1,460 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.
Black River is approximately 112 km (69 mi) E of Kingston, the national capital of Jamaica, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.