Current Date And Time In La Defensa, Mexico
Friday, 14 August 2026
10:20:32 CDT
State: Oaxaca
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 918
District: Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Defensa, a city in Oaxaca, Mexico, 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 Defensa — 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 Defensa.
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 Mexico operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.5017° N | 96.5417° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.5017 | -96.5417 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 30' 6" N | 96° 32' 30" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 30.1002' N | 96° 32.5002' W |
| City | La Defensa |
| State | Oaxaca |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 918 |
| Elevation | 120 m / 394 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.5017, -96.5417 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Defensa 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 Oaxaca.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo de Enmedio | Oaxaca | SW | 1 km | 0 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Vicente Camalote | Oaxaca | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Zona Urbana Ejidal | Oaxaca | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Tembladera de la Selva 1 | Oaxaca | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| El Porvenir | Oaxaca | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa | Oaxaca | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Oaxaca, the home state of La Defensa, along with each city's aerial distance from Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca | 17.0603° N | -96.7254° W | 1,571 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Tuxtepec | 18.0883° N | -96.1254° W | 31 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza | 16.4338° N | -95.0218° W | 29 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Salina Cruz | 16.1754° N | -95.1942° W | 8 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Santo Domingo Tehuantepec | 16.3246° N | -95.241° W | 44 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán | 17.0296° N | -96.7352° W | 1,541 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad de Huajuapan de León | 17.8079° N | -97.7796° W | 1,594 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Loma Bonita | 18.1077° N | -95.8805° W | 25 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Escondido | 15.8628° N | -97.0684° W | 50 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Pinotepa Nacional | 16.3401° N | -98.053° W | 211 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
General Heriberto Jara International Airport IATA: VER 80 km (50 mi) from La Defensa |
The exact GPS location of La Defensa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Oaxaca. 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 Oaxaca 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 Defensa 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 Defensa 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 Mexico map
La Defensa sits within Oaxaca, Mexico, 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 Defensa 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 Oaxaca. › Browse every city in Oaxaca
Coordinates for La Defensa 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 Mexico. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of La Defensa are latitude 18.5017° and longitude -96.5417°. In directional format: 18.5017° N, 96.5417° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Defensa in Oaxaca and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Defensa is a city in Oaxaca, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Defensa sits at: Latitude 18° 30' 6" N and Longitude 96° 32' 30" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Defensa has a population of approximately 918 people. This is roughly 0.022% of Oaxaca's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Oaxaca.
The interactive satellite map of La Defensa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.5017, -96.5417 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Defensa in Oaxaca. For broader context, explore the Oaxaca state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Defensa is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), roughly 80 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Defensa sits at an elevation of approximately 120 meters (394 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Oaxaca.
The closest cities to La Defensa include Arroyo de Enmedio, Vicente Camalote, Zona Urbana Ejidal. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Defensa, sunrise is at 07:06 AM and sunset is at 07:54 PM, giving a day length of 12h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Defensa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Defensa is approximately 2,060 km (1,280 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,192 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Defensa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 2,102 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 Defensa is approximately 291 km (181 mi) W of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
