Current Date And Time In La Esmeralda, Panama
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:51:03 EST
State: Panamá
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 524
District: Distrito de Balboa
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Esmeralda, 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 La Esmeralda — 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 Esmeralda.
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) | 8.2682° N | 78.9246° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.2682 | -78.9246 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 16' 5" N | 78° 55' 29" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 16.0902' N | 78° 55.476' W |
| City | La Esmeralda |
| State | Panamá (Panama) |
| Country | Panama |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Distrito de Balboa |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 524 |
| Elevation | 23 m / 75 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.2682, -78.9246 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Esmeralda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Guinea | Panamá | N | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| La Ensenada | Panamá | NE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| San Miguel | Panamá | N | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Contadora | Panamá | N | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Gonzalo Vásquez | Panamá | E | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 View |
| Brujas | Panamá | NE | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 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 La Esmeralda, 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 103 km (64 mi) from La Esmeralda |
The exact GPS location of La Esmeralda 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 La Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda 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 La Esmeralda 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 La Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda are latitude 8.2682° and longitude -78.9246°. In directional format: 8.2682° N, 78.9246° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Esmeralda in Panamá and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Esmeralda is a city in Panamá, Panama, on the continent of North America. It falls within Distrito de Balboa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Esmeralda sits at: Latitude 8° 16' 5" N and Longitude 78° 55' 29" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Esmeralda has a population of approximately 524 people. This is roughly 0.036% 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 La Esmeralda is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.2682, -78.9246 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Esmeralda in Panamá. For broader context, explore the Panamá state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Esmeralda is Tocumen International Airport (PTY), roughly 103 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Esmeralda is approximately 104 km (65 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.
La Esmeralda sits at an elevation of approximately 23 meters (75 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 La Esmeralda include La Guinea, La Ensenada, San Miguel. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Esmeralda, sunrise is at 06:07 AM and sunset is at 06:34 PM, giving a day length of 12h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Esmeralda's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Esmeralda is approximately 920 km (572 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,695 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Esmeralda — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bintuhan, Indonesia, roughly 461 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 Esmeralda is approximately 104 km (65 mi) NW of Panama City, the national capital of Panama, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
