Current Date And Time In Caraz, Peru
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
09:23:31 PET
State: Ancash
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 10,926
District: Provincia de Huaylas
Explore the interactive satellite map of Caraz, a city in Ancash, Peru, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Caraz — 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 Caraz.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Peru operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.0485° S | 77.8101° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -9.0485 | -77.8101 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 2' 55" S | 77° 48' 36" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 2.9097' S | 77° 48.603' W |
| City | Caraz |
| State | Ancash (Áncash) |
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Huaylas |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 10,926 |
| Area (km²) | 246.52 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 95.18 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 44.32 /km² |
| Elevation | 2,441 m / 8,009 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -9.0485, -77.8101 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Caraz 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 Ancash.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilcomayo | Ancash | NW | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Ichic Huaylas | Ancash | N | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Llacta | Ancash | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Cullashpampa | Ancash | N | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Huata | Ancash | NW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Pueblo Libre | Ancash | S | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 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 Ancash, the home state of Caraz, along with each city's aerial distance from Huaraz, Ancash'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimbote | -9.0751° S | -78.5937° W | 1 m | 127 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Huaraz | -9.5261° S | -77.5287° W | 2,829 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Centenario | -9.5166° S | -77.5305° W | 3,039 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Huarmey | -10.0681° S | -78.1522° W | 13 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Coishco | -9.0231° S | -78.6156° W | 20 m | 132 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Santa | -8.9898° S | -78.646° W | 2 m | 136 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pilcomayo | -9.0473° S | -77.8109° W | 2,271 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yauya | -8.9914° S | -77.2915° W | 3,071 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yungay | -9.1383° S | -77.7436° W | 2,521 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Carhuaz | -9.2819° S | -77.6447° W | 2,650 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport IATA: CHM 79 km (49 mi) from Caraz |
The exact GPS location of Caraz gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ancash. 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 Ancash 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 Caraz are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Caraz 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 Peru map
Caraz sits within Ancash, Peru, in the South 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 Caraz 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 Ancash. › Browse every city in Ancash
Coordinates for Caraz 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 Peru. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Caraz are latitude -9.0485° and longitude -77.8101°. In directional format: 9.0485° S, 77.8101° W. These coordinates mark the center of Caraz in Ancash and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Caraz is a city in Ancash, Peru, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Huaylas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Caraz sits at: Latitude 9° 2' 55" S and Longitude 77° 48' 36" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Caraz has a population of approximately 10,926 people. This is roughly 0.898% of Ancash's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ancash.
The interactive satellite map of Caraz is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -9.0485, -77.8101 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Caraz in Ancash. For broader context, explore the Ancash state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Caraz is FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM), roughly 79 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Caraz is approximately 61 km (38 mi) from Huaraz, the capital of Ancash, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Ancash.
Caraz sits at an elevation of approximately 2,441 meters (8,009 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ancash.
The closest cities to Caraz include Pilcomayo, Ichic Huaylas, Llacta. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Caraz, sunrise is at 06:25 AM and sunset is at 06:09 PM, giving a day length of 11h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Caraz's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Caraz is approximately 1,007 km (626 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,554 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Caraz — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sihanoukville, Cambodia, roughly 227 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.
Caraz is approximately 344 km (214 mi) S of Lima, the national capital of Peru, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
