Current Date And Time In Alca, Peru
Thursday, 13 August 2026
07:26:45 PET
State: Arequipa
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 481
District: Provincia de La Unión
Explore the interactive satellite map of Alca, a city in Arequipa, 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 Alca — 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 Alca.
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) | 15.1347° S | 72.7647° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -15.1347 | -72.7647 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 8' 5" S | 72° 45' 53" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 8.0832' S | 72° 45.8832' W |
| City | Alca |
| State | Arequipa |
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de La Unión |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 481 |
| Elevation | 2,731 m / 8,960 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -15.1347, -72.7647 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Alca 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 Arequipa.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayahuasi | Arequipa | SE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Huaynacotas | Arequipa | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Tomepampa | Arequipa | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Taurisma | Arequipa | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Puyca | Arequipa | NE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Cotahuasi | Arequipa | SW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 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 Arequipa, the home state of Alca, along with each city's aerial distance from Arequipa, Arequipa'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arequipa | -16.399° S | -71.5375° W | 2,397 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Satelite | -16.4309° S | -71.5292° W | 2,336 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Selva Alegre | -16.3706° S | -71.5272° W | 2,455 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cono Norte | -16.3237° S | -71.5815° W | 2,593 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jacobo Hunter | -16.4408° S | -71.5533° W | 2,282 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mollendo | -17.0231° S | -72.0147° W | 70 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Pedregal | -16.3631° S | -72.1921° W | 1,400 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Camaná | -16.6238° S | -72.7106° W | 16 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cocachacra | -17.0883° S | -71.7575° W | 82 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Horacio Zeballos Gamez | -16.4918° S | -71.5073° W | 2,369 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport IATA: AQP 185 km (115 mi) from Alca |
The exact GPS location of Alca gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Arequipa. 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 Arequipa 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 Alca are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Alca 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
Alca sits within Arequipa, 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 Alca 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 Arequipa. › Browse every city in Arequipa
Coordinates for Alca 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 Alca are latitude -15.1347° and longitude -72.7647°. In directional format: 15.1347° S, 72.7647° W. These coordinates mark the center of Alca in Arequipa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Alca is a city in Arequipa, Peru, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de La Unión. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Alca sits at: Latitude 15° 8' 5" S and Longitude 72° 45' 53" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Alca has a population of approximately 481 people. This is roughly 0.032% of Arequipa's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Arequipa.
The interactive satellite map of Alca is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -15.1347, -72.7647 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Alca in Arequipa. For broader context, explore the Arequipa state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Alca is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), roughly 185 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Alca is approximately 192 km (120 mi) from Arequipa, the capital of Arequipa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Arequipa.
Alca sits at an elevation of approximately 2,731 meters (8,960 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Arequipa.
The closest cities to Alca include Ayahuasi, Huaynacotas, Tomepampa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Alca, sunrise is at 06:07 AM and sunset is at 05:44 PM, giving a day length of 11h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Alca's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Alca is approximately 1,685 km (1,047 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 7,819 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Alca — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sanaxy, Laos, roughly 13 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.
Alca is approximately 575 km (357 mi) NW of Lima, the national capital of Peru, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
