Current Date And Time In El Palmar, Panama
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:58:18 EST
State: Chiriquí Province
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 4,536
District: Distrito de Barú
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Palmar, a city in Chiriquí 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 El Palmar — 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 El Palmar.
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) | 8.3056° N | 82.8508° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.3056 | -82.8508 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 18' 20" N | 82° 51' 3" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 18.3378' N | 82° 51.0486' W |
| City | El Palmar |
| State | Chiriquí Province (Chiriqui) |
| Country | Panama |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Distrito de Barú |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 4,536 |
| Elevation | 20 m / 66 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.3056, -82.8508 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Palmar 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 Chiriquí Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Buena | Chiriquí Province | W | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Puerto Armuelles | Chiriquí Province | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| San Bartolo Línea | Chiriquí Province | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Monte Verde | Chiriquí Province | SW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Manaca Civil | Chiriquí Province | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Finca Corredor | Chiriquí Province | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 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 Chiriquí Province, the home state of El Palmar, along with each city's aerial distance from David, Chiriquí 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David | 8.4273° N | -82.4309° W | 47 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Concepción | 8.5167° N | -82.6239° W | 236 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pedregal | 8.377° N | -82.4295° W | 11 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Armuelles | 8.2778° N | -82.8621° W | 11 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Las Lomas | 8.429° N | -82.389° W | 59 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Volcán | 8.7805° N | -82.639° W | 1,411 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boquete | 8.7802° N | -82.4414° W | 1,131 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Pablo Viejo Abajo | 8.4546° N | -82.5049° W | 79 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alto Boquete | 8.7362° N | -82.4333° W | 1,039 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Los Algarrobos | 8.4967° N | -82.4242° W | 145 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
Enrique Malek International Airport IATA: DAV 47 km (29 mi) from El Palmar |
The exact GPS location of El Palmar gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Chiriquí 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 Chiriquí 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 El Palmar are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of El Palmar 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
El Palmar sits within Chiriquí 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 El Palmar 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 Chiriquí Province. › Browse every city in Chiriquí Province
Coordinates for El Palmar 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 El Palmar are latitude 8.3056° and longitude -82.8508°. In directional format: 8.3056° N, 82.8508° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Palmar in Chiriquí Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Palmar is a city in Chiriquí Province, Panama, on the continent of North America. It falls within Distrito de Barú. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Palmar sits at: Latitude 8° 18' 20" N and Longitude 82° 51' 3" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Palmar has a population of approximately 4,536 people. This is roughly 0.982% of Chiriquí Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Chiriquí Province.
The interactive satellite map of El Palmar is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.3056, -82.8508 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Palmar in Chiriquí Province. For broader context, explore the Chiriquí Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Palmar is Enrique Malek International Airport (DAV), roughly 47 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Palmar is approximately 48 km (30 mi) from David, the capital of Chiriquí Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Chiriquí Province.
El Palmar sits at an elevation of approximately 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Chiriquí Province.
The closest cities to El Palmar include Agua Buena, Puerto Armuelles, San Bartolo Línea. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Palmar, sunrise is at 06:22 AM and sunset is at 06:49 PM, giving a day length of 12h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Palmar's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Palmar is approximately 925 km (575 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,126 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Palmar — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 748 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.
El Palmar is approximately 374 km (232 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.
