Current Date And Time In Palenque, Panama
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:25:12 EST
State: Colón
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 355
District: Distrito de Santa Isabel
Explore the interactive satellite map of Palenque, a city in Colón, 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 Palenque — 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 Palenque.
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) | 9.5735° N | 79.3576° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.5735 | -79.3576 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 34' 25" N | 79° 21' 27" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 34.4118' N | 79° 21.4566' W |
| City | Palenque |
| State | Colón (Colon) |
| Country | Panama |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Distrito de Santa Isabel |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 355 |
| Elevation | 5 m / 16 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 9.5735, -79.3576 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Palenque 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 Colón.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miramar | Colón | E | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Cuango | Colón | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Viento Frío | Colón | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Playa Chiquita | Colón | E | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Nombre de Dios | Colón | W | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Palmira | Colón | E | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 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 Colón, the home state of Palenque, along with each city's aerial distance from Colón City, Colón'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colón | 9.3603° N | -79.9002° W | 2 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Cativá | 9.3622° N | -79.8323° W | 12 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sabanitas | 9.3452° N | -79.8054° W | 27 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Escondido | 9.1942° N | -80.0957° W | 15 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Pilón | 9.3632° N | -79.7933° W | 22 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Gatuncillo | 9.2448° N | -79.6459° W | 53 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Buena Vista | 9.2739° N | -79.6958° W | 81 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Margarita | 9.326° N | -79.8903° W | 13 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Río Alejandro | 9.3735° N | -79.789° W | 14 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Cristóbal | 9.3522° N | -79.9044° W | 6 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Tocumen International Airport IATA: PTY 56 km (35 mi) from Palenque |
The exact GPS location of Palenque gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Colón. 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 Colón 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 Palenque are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Palenque 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
Palenque sits within Colón, 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 Palenque 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 Colón. › Browse every city in Colón
Coordinates for Palenque 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 Palenque are latitude 9.5735° and longitude -79.3576°. In directional format: 9.5735° N, 79.3576° W. These coordinates mark the center of Palenque in Colón and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Palenque is a city in Colón, Panama, on the continent of North America. It falls within Distrito de Santa Isabel. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Palenque sits at: Latitude 9° 34' 25" N and Longitude 79° 21' 27" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Palenque has a population of approximately 355 people. This is roughly 0.126% of Colón's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Colón.
The interactive satellite map of Palenque is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.5735, -79.3576 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Palenque in Colón. For broader context, explore the Colón state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Palenque is Tocumen International Airport (PTY), roughly 56 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Palenque sits at an elevation of approximately 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Colón.
The closest cities to Palenque include Miramar, Cuango, Viento Frío. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Palenque, sunrise is at 06:07 AM and sunset is at 06:37 PM, giving a day length of 12h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Palenque's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Palenque is approximately 1,066 km (662 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,711 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Palenque — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Biha, Indonesia, roughly 602 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.
Palenque is approximately 67 km (42 mi) S of Panama City, the national capital of Panama, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
