Current Date And Time In La Providencia, Mexico
Thursday, 13 August 2026
18:19:01 CDT
State: Sonora
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 4,916
District: Hermosillo
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Providencia, a city in Sonora, 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 Providencia — 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 Providencia.
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) | 28.7228° N | 111.5872° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 28.7228 | -111.5872 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 43' 22" N | 111° 35' 14" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 43.365' N | 111° 35.2344' W |
| City | La Providencia |
| State | Sonora |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Hermosillo |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 4,916 |
| Elevation | 33 m / 108 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 28.7228, -111.5872 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Providencia 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 Sonora.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Alemán (La Doce) | Sonora | NE | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| La Doce | Sonora | NE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| El Triunfo | Sonora | NE | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Alejandro Carrillo Marcor | Sonora | NE | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Kino | Sonora | W | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Bahía de Kino | Sonora | W | 36 km | 23 mi | ~36m | 🗺 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 Sonora, the home state of La Providencia, along with each city's aerial distance from Hermosillo, Sonora'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermosillo | 29.0887° N | -110.9668° W | 202 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Obregón | 27.4864° N | -109.9408° W | 38 m | 205 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nogales | 31.3086° N | -110.9422° W | 1,214 m | 247 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Luis Río Colorado | 32.4555° N | -114.7704° W | 36 m | 522 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Heroica Guaymas | 27.9199° N | -110.8989° W | 18 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Navojoa | 27.0706° N | -109.4435° W | 47 m | 270 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Agua Prieta | 31.3224° N | -109.5425° W | 1,219 m | 284 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Peñasco | 31.3172° N | -113.538° W | 11 m | 350 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Heroica Caborca | 30.7183° N | -112.1584° W | 288 m | 215 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Empalme | 27.9617° N | -110.8141° W | 7 m | 126 km | 🗺 View Map |
General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International Airport IATA: HMO 66 km (41 mi) from La Providencia |
The exact GPS location of La Providencia gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sonora. 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 Sonora 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 Providencia 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 Providencia 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 Providencia sits within Sonora, 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 Providencia 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 Sonora. › Browse every city in Sonora
Coordinates for La Providencia 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 Providencia are latitude 28.7228° and longitude -111.5872°. In directional format: 28.7228° N, 111.5872° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Providencia in Sonora and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Providencia is a city in Sonora, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Hermosillo. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Providencia sits at: Latitude 28° 43' 22" N and Longitude 111° 35' 14" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Providencia has a population of approximately 4,916 people. This is roughly 0.167% of Sonora's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sonora.
The interactive satellite map of La Providencia is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 28.7228, -111.5872 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Providencia in Sonora. For broader context, explore the Sonora state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Providencia is General Ignacio L. Pesqueira International Airport (HMO), roughly 66 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Providencia is approximately 73 km (45 mi) from Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sonora.
La Providencia sits at an elevation of approximately 33 meters (108 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sonora.
The closest cities to La Providencia include Miguel Alemán (La Doce), La Doce, El Triunfo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Providencia, sunrise is at 07:53 AM and sunset is at 09:07 PM, giving a day length of 13h 14m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Providencia's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Providencia is approximately 3,197 km (1,987 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,893 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Providencia — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port Sud-Est, Mauritius, roughly 1,117 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 Providencia is approximately 1,631 km (1,014 mi) SE of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
