Current Date And Time In La Candelaria, Panama
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:46:01 EST
State: Coclé
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 881
District: Distrito Penonomé
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Candelaria, a city in Coclé, 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 Candelaria — 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 Candelaria.
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) | 8.4392° N | 80.4901° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.4392 | -80.4901 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 26' 21" N | 80° 29' 24" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 26.3496' N | 80° 29.403' W |
| City | La Candelaria |
| State | Coclé (Cocle) |
| Country | Panama |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Distrito Penonomé |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 881 |
| Elevation | 32 m / 105 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.4392, -80.4901 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Candelaria 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 Coclé.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Río Grande | Coclé | SE | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| El Caño | Coclé | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Ciruelito | Coclé | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Churubé Abajo | Coclé | SW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Las Guabas | Coclé | SE | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| El Congo | Coclé | E | 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 Coclé, the home state of La Candelaria, along with each city's aerial distance from Penonomé, Coclé'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penonomé | 8.5189° N | -80.3573° W | 90 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pocrí | 8.2564° N | -80.5463° W | 28 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aguadulce | 8.2415° N | -80.5398° W | 23 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Antón | 8.3968° N | -80.265° W | 37 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Río Hato | 8.3794° N | -80.1662° W | 37 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Natá | 8.3359° N | -80.5213° W | 18 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vista Hermosa | 8.5269° N | -80.3749° W | 87 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chigoré | 8.5304° N | -80.3512° W | 92 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Capellanía | 8.3022° N | -80.5533° W | 32 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Farallón | 8.3566° N | -80.1372° W | 9 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
Alonso Valderrama Airport IATA: CTD 51 km (32 mi) from La Candelaria |
The exact GPS location of La Candelaria gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Coclé. 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 Coclé 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 Candelaria 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 Candelaria 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 Candelaria sits within Coclé, 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 Candelaria 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 Coclé. › Browse every city in Coclé
Coordinates for La Candelaria 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 Candelaria are latitude 8.4392° and longitude -80.4901°. In directional format: 8.4392° N, 80.4901° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Candelaria in Coclé and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Candelaria is a city in Coclé, Panama, on the continent of North America. It falls within Distrito Penonomé. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Candelaria sits at: Latitude 8° 26' 21" N and Longitude 80° 29' 24" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Candelaria has a population of approximately 881 people. This is roughly 0.328% of Coclé's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Coclé.
The interactive satellite map of La Candelaria is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.4392, -80.4901 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Candelaria in Coclé. For broader context, explore the Coclé state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Candelaria is Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD), roughly 51 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Candelaria is approximately 17 km (11 mi) from Penonomé, the capital of Coclé, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Coclé.
La Candelaria sits at an elevation of approximately 32 meters (105 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Coclé.
The closest cities to La Candelaria include Río Grande, El Caño, Ciruelito. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Candelaria, sunrise is at 06:13 AM and sunset is at 06:40 PM, giving a day length of 12h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Candelaria's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Candelaria is approximately 939 km (584 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,863 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Candelaria — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Manna, Indonesia, roughly 580 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 Candelaria is approximately 123 km (77 mi) NE of Panama City, the national capital of Panama, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
