Current Date And Time In Chimán, Panama
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:01:21 EST
State: Panamá
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 786
District: Distrito de Chimán
Explore the interactive satellite map of Chimán, a city in Panamá, 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 Chimán — 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 Chimán.
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) | 8.716° N | 78.6334° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.716 | -78.6334 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 42' 57" N | 78° 38' 0" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 42.9576' N | 78° 38.001' W |
| City | Chimán |
| State | Panamá (Panama) |
| Country | Panama |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Distrito de Chimán |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 786 |
| Elevation | 10 m / 33 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.716, -78.6334 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chimán 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 Panamá.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unión Santeña | Panamá | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Brujas | Panamá | SE | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Ipetí Chocó | Panamá | NE | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Tortí | Panamá | NE | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Gonzalo Vásquez | Panamá | SE | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Pásiga | Panamá | NW | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 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 Panamá, the home state of Chimán, along with each city's aerial distance from Panama City, Panamá'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City | 8.9936° N | -79.5197° W | 17 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Miguelito | 9.0503° N | -79.4707° W | 57 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juan Díaz | 9.0406° N | -79.4408° W | 7 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Las Cumbres | 9.0921° N | -79.539° W | 93 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pedregal | 9.0661° N | -79.4258° W | 30 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tocumen | 9.0894° N | -79.3831° W | 35 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Parque Lefevre | 9.0227° N | -79.4786° W | 6 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chilibre | 9.154° N | -79.6202° W | 61 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Río Abajo | 9.024° N | -79.4936° W | 14 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nuevo Belén | 9.0893° N | -79.3918° W | 32 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tocumen International Airport IATA: PTY 91 km (57 mi) from Chimán |
The exact GPS location of Chimán gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Panamá. 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 Panamá 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 Chimán are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Chimán 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
Chimán sits within Panamá, 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 Chimán 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 Panamá. › Browse every city in Panamá
Coordinates for Chimán 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 Chimán are latitude 8.716° and longitude -78.6334°. In directional format: 8.716° N, 78.6334° W. These coordinates mark the center of Chimán in Panamá and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Chimán is a city in Panamá, Panama, on the continent of North America. It falls within Distrito de Chimán. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Chimán sits at: Latitude 8° 42' 57" N and Longitude 78° 38' 0" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Chimán has a population of approximately 786 people. This is roughly 0.055% of Panamá's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Panamá.
The interactive satellite map of Chimán is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.716, -78.6334 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Chimán in Panamá. For broader context, explore the Panamá state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Chimán is Tocumen International Airport (PTY), roughly 91 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Chimán is approximately 102 km (63 mi) from Panama City, the capital of Panamá, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Panamá.
Chimán sits at an elevation of approximately 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Panamá.
The closest cities to Chimán include Unión Santeña, Brujas, Ipetí Chocó. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Chimán, sunrise is at 06:05 AM and sunset is at 06:33 PM, giving a day length of 12h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Chimán's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Chimán is approximately 970 km (603 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,652 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Chimán — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Biha, Indonesia, roughly 478 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.
Chimán is approximately 102 km (63 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.
