Current Date And Time In San José, Panama
Sunday, 26 July 2026
14:42:42 EST
State: Herrera Province
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 580
District: Distrito de Ocú
Explore the interactive satellite map of San José, a city in Herrera 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 San José — 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 San José.
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) | 7.9553° N | 80.8483° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.9553 | -80.8483 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 57' 19" N | 80° 50' 54" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 57.3156' N | 80° 50.895' W |
| City | San José |
| State | Herrera Province (Herrera) |
| Country | Panama |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Distrito de Ocú |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 580 |
| Elevation | 156 m / 512 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.9553, -80.8483 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San José 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 Herrera Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Guabas | Herrera Province | SE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Ocú | Herrera Province | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Peñas Chatas | Herrera Province | NE | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| La Cabuya | Herrera Province | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Cerro Largo | Herrera Province | S | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| El Limón | Herrera Province | NE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 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 Herrera Province, the home state of San José, along with each city's aerial distance from Chitré, Herrera 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Bautista | 7.9647° N | -80.4162° W | 27 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Monagrillo | 7.9826° N | -80.433° W | 26 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Llano Bonito | 7.974° N | -80.4209° W | 20 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chitré | 7.9601° N | -80.4288° W | 25 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Arena | 7.9694° N | -80.4615° W | 35 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ocú | 7.9453° N | -80.7773° W | 132 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Parita | 7.9961° N | -80.52° W | 41 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pesé | 7.9086° N | -80.6143° W | 85 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa María | 8.114° N | -80.6646° W | 17 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boca de Parita | 8.0111° N | -80.4507° W | 8 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
Alonso Valderrama Airport IATA: CTD 48 km (30 mi) from San José |
The exact GPS location of San José gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Herrera 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 Herrera 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 San José are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of San José 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
San José sits within Herrera 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 San José 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 Herrera Province. › Browse every city in Herrera Province
Coordinates for San José 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 San José are latitude 7.9553° and longitude -80.8483°. In directional format: 7.9553° N, 80.8483° W. These coordinates mark the center of San José in Herrera Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
San José is a city in Herrera Province, Panama, on the continent of North America. It falls within Distrito de Ocú. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San José sits at: Latitude 7° 57' 19" N and Longitude 80° 50' 54" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
San José has a population of approximately 580 people. This is roughly 0.475% of Herrera Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Herrera Province.
The interactive satellite map of San José is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.9553, -80.8483 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San José in Herrera Province. For broader context, explore the Herrera Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to San José is Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD), roughly 48 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
San José is approximately 46 km (29 mi) from Chitré, the capital of Herrera Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Herrera Province.
San José sits at an elevation of approximately 156 meters (512 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Herrera Province.
The closest cities to San José include Las Guabas, Ocú, Peñas Chatas. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in San José, sunrise is at 06:14 AM and sunset is at 06:45 PM, giving a day length of 12h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San José's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San José is approximately 886 km (550 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,913 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San José — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Manna, Indonesia, roughly 568 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.
San José is approximately 186 km (116 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.
