Current Date And Time In El Cardo, Peru
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:40:39 PET
State: Arequipa
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 744
District: Provincia de Camaná
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Cardo, 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 El Cardo — 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 Cardo.
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) | 16.6032° S | 72.7274° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -16.6032 | -72.7274 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 36' 11" S | 72° 43' 38" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 36.189' S | 72° 43.6416' W |
| City | El Cardo |
| State | Arequipa |
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Camaná |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 744 |
| Elevation | 24 m / 79 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -16.6032, -72.7274 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Cardo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José | Arequipa | SW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| San Jacinto | Arequipa | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Camaná | Arequipa | SE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| La Pampa | Arequipa | E | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| San Gregorio | Arequipa | N | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Sahuani | Arequipa | NE | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 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 El Cardo, 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 127 km (79 mi) from El Cardo |
The exact GPS location of El Cardo 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 El Cardo 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 Cardo 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
El Cardo 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 El Cardo 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 El Cardo 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 El Cardo are latitude -16.6032° and longitude -72.7274°. In directional format: 16.6032° S, 72.7274° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Cardo in Arequipa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Cardo is a city in Arequipa, Peru, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Camaná. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Cardo sits at: Latitude 16° 36' 11" S and Longitude 72° 43' 38" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Cardo has a population of approximately 744 people. This is roughly 0.050% 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 El Cardo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -16.6032, -72.7274 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Cardo in Arequipa. For broader context, explore the Arequipa state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Cardo is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), roughly 127 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Cardo is approximately 129 km (80 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.
El Cardo sits at an elevation of approximately 24 meters (79 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 El Cardo include San José, San Jacinto, Camaná. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Cardo, sunrise is at 06:09 AM and sunset is at 05:42 PM, giving a day length of 11h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Cardo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Cardo is approximately 1,848 km (1,148 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 7,758 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Cardo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Phong Điền, Vietnam, roughly 10 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 Cardo is approximately 687 km (427 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.
