Current Date And Time In Platanillo, Panama
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Platanillo, a city in Darién, 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 Platanillo — 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 Platanillo.
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) | 8.8196° N | 78.3827° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.8196 | -78.3827 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 49' 11" N | 78° 22' 58" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 49.1772' N | 78° 22.9602' W |
| City | Platanillo |
| State | Darién (Darien) |
| Country | Panama |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Santa Fe |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Elevation | 100 m / 328 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.8196, -78.3827 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Platanillo 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 Darién.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Fría Número Uno | Darién | E | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Barriales | Darién | S | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Cucunatí | Darién | SE | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Fé | Darién | SE | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Zapallal | Darién | SE | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Quebrada Honda | Darién | SE | 36 km | 22 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 Darién, the home state of Platanillo, along with each city's aerial distance from La Palma, Darién'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metetí | 8.4991° N | -77.979° W | 55 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Palma | 8.405° N | -78.1404° W | 4 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yaviza | 8.1584° N | -77.6928° W | 10 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Fé | 8.6584° N | -78.1589° W | 29 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jaqué | 7.5183° N | -78.1634° W | 11 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Garachiné | 8.0668° N | -78.3644° W | 9 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Piña | 7.583° N | -78.1778° W | 13 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boca de Cupe | 8.0346° N | -77.5861° W | 115 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zapallal | 8.6495° N | -78.1286° W | 13 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Real de Santa María | 8.108° N | -77.734° W | 26 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tocumen International Airport IATA: PTY 113 km (70 mi) from Platanillo |
The exact GPS location of Platanillo gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Darién. 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 Darién 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 Platanillo are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Platanillo 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
Platanillo sits within Darién, 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 Platanillo 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 Darién. › Browse every city in Darién
Coordinates for Platanillo 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 Platanillo are latitude 8.8196° and longitude -78.3827°. In directional format: 8.8196° N, 78.3827° W. These coordinates mark the center of Platanillo in Darién and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Platanillo is a city in Darién, Panama, on the continent of North America. It falls within Santa Fe. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Platanillo sits at: Latitude 8° 49' 11" N and Longitude 78° 22' 58" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Platanillo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.8196, -78.3827 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Platanillo in Darién. For broader context, explore the Darién state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Platanillo is Tocumen International Airport (PTY), roughly 113 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Platanillo is approximately 53 km (33 mi) from La Palma, the capital of Darién, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Darién.
Platanillo sits at an elevation of approximately 100 meters (328 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Darién.
The closest cities to Platanillo include Agua Fría Número Uno, Barriales, Cucunatí. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Platanillo, sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 06:32 PM, giving a day length of 12h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Platanillo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Platanillo is approximately 982 km (610 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,622 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Platanillo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Biha, Indonesia, roughly 471 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.
Platanillo is approximately 126 km (79 mi) W of Panama City, the national capital of Panama, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
