Current Date And Time In La Mesa, Panama
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:52:34 EST
State: Bocas del Toro Province
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 1,235
District: Distrito de Changuinola
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Mesa, a city in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama, 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 Mesa — 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 Mesa.
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 Panama operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.4959° N | 82.6753° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.4959 | -82.6753 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 29' 45" N | 82° 40' 31" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 29.7522' N | 82° 40.5204' W |
| City | La Mesa |
| State | Bocas del Toro Province (Bocas del Toro) |
| Country | Panama |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Distrito de Changuinola |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 1,235 |
| Elevation | 16 m / 52 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 9.4959, -82.6753 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Mesa 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 Bocas del Toro Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barranco | Bocas del Toro Province | NW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Guabito | Bocas del Toro Province | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Barranco Adentro | Bocas del Toro Province | NW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Changuinola | Bocas del Toro Province | SE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| El Empalme | Bocas del Toro Province | SE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| El Silencio | Bocas del Toro Province | SE | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 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 Bocas del Toro Province, the home state of La Mesa, along with each city's aerial distance from Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changuinola | 9.43° N | -82.52° W | 12 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Empalme | 9.4147° N | -82.5224° W | 13 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Almirante | 9.3009° N | -82.4018° W | 9 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bocas del Toro | 9.3403° N | -82.242° W | 3 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Silencio | 9.3856° N | -82.5337° W | 19 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guabito | 9.4944° N | -82.6115° W | 7 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chiriquí Grande | 8.9494° N | -82.1171° W | 2 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Isla Bastimentos | 9.3° N | -82.1333° W | 32 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barranco | 9.5198° N | -82.7042° W | 13 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barranco Adentro | 9.5316° N | -82.7287° W | 20 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport IATA: CHX 18 km (11 mi) from La Mesa |
The exact GPS location of La Mesa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Bocas del Toro Province. 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 Bocas del Toro Province 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 Mesa 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 Mesa 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 Panama map
La Mesa sits within Bocas del Toro Province, Panama, 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 Mesa 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 Bocas del Toro Province. › Browse every city in Bocas del Toro Province
Coordinates for La Mesa 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 Panama. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of La Mesa are latitude 9.4959° and longitude -82.6753°. In directional format: 9.4959° N, 82.6753° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Mesa in Bocas del Toro Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Mesa is a city in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama, on the continent of North America. It falls within Distrito de Changuinola. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Mesa sits at: Latitude 9° 29' 45" N and Longitude 82° 40' 31" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Mesa has a population of approximately 1,235 people. This is roughly 0.776% of Bocas del Toro Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Bocas del Toro Province.
The interactive satellite map of La Mesa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.4959, -82.6753 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Mesa in Bocas del Toro Province. For broader context, explore the Bocas del Toro Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Mesa is Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport (CHX), roughly 18 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Mesa is approximately 51 km (31 mi) from Bocas del Toro, the capital of Bocas del Toro Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Bocas del Toro Province.
La Mesa sits at an elevation of approximately 16 meters (52 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Bocas del Toro Province.
The closest cities to La Mesa include Barranco, Guabito, Barranco Adentro. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Mesa, sunrise is at 06:20 AM and sunset is at 06:50 PM, giving a day length of 12h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Mesa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Mesa is approximately 1,057 km (657 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,077 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Mesa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Manna, Indonesia, roughly 832 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 Mesa is approximately 351 km (218 mi) E of Panama City, the national capital of Panama, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
