Current Date And Time In El Bongo, Panama
Thursday, 13 August 2026
08:31:17 EST
State: Veraguas Province
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 686
District: Distrito de Montijo
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Bongo, a city in Veraguas 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 El Bongo — 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 El Bongo.
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) | 7.9486° N | 81.0484° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.9486 | -81.0484 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 56' 55" N | 81° 2' 54" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 56.9148' N | 81° 2.9028' W |
| City | El Bongo |
| State | Veraguas Province (Veraguas) |
| Country | Panama |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Distrito de Montijo |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 686 |
| Elevation | 34 m / 112 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.9486, -81.0484 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Bongo 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 Veraguas Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rincón Largo | Veraguas Province | W | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Pilón | Veraguas Province | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| La Garceana | Veraguas Province | E | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Montijo | Veraguas Province | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| El Pájaro | Veraguas Province | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| La Colorada | Veraguas Province | NE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 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 Veraguas Province, the home state of El Bongo, along with each city's aerial distance from Santiago de Veraguas, Veraguas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Veraguas | 8.1° N | -80.9833° W | 100 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Canto del Llano | 8.1231° N | -80.9642° W | 108 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soná | 8.0088° N | -81.3173° W | 27 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cañazas | 8.32° N | -81.2115° W | 201 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Atalaya | 8.0436° N | -80.9248° W | 99 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Peña | 8.1341° N | -81.0282° W | 111 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Mesa | 8.1495° N | -81.1843° W | 206 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Los Algarrobos | 8.1129° N | -81.0152° W | 119 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Montijo | 7.9918° N | -81.0555° W | 56 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Francisco | 8.0584° N | -81.3743° W | 65 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
Alonso Valderrama Airport IATA: CTD 70 km (44 mi) from El Bongo |
The exact GPS location of El Bongo gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Veraguas 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 Veraguas 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 El Bongo are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of El Bongo 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
El Bongo sits within Veraguas 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 El Bongo 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 Veraguas Province. › Browse every city in Veraguas Province
Coordinates for El Bongo 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 El Bongo are latitude 7.9486° and longitude -81.0484°. In directional format: 7.9486° N, 81.0484° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Bongo in Veraguas Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Bongo is a city in Veraguas Province, Panama, on the continent of North America. It falls within Distrito de Montijo. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Bongo sits at: Latitude 7° 56' 55" N and Longitude 81° 2' 54" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Bongo has a population of approximately 686 people. This is roughly 0.264% of Veraguas Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Veraguas Province.
The interactive satellite map of El Bongo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.9486, -81.0484 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Bongo in Veraguas Province. For broader context, explore the Veraguas Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Bongo is Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD), roughly 70 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Bongo is approximately 18 km (11 mi) from Santiago de Veraguas, the capital of Veraguas Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Veraguas Province.
El Bongo sits at an elevation of approximately 34 meters (112 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Veraguas Province.
The closest cities to El Bongo include Rincón Largo, Pilón, La Garceana. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Bongo, sunrise is at 06:16 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM, giving a day length of 12h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Bongo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Bongo is approximately 885 km (550 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,936 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Bongo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Manna, Indonesia, roughly 584 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.
El Bongo is approximately 204 km (127 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.
