Current Date And Time In La Floresta, Peru
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:39:21 PET
State: Cajamarca Department
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 518
District: Provincia de Jaén
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Floresta, a city in Cajamarca Department, 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 La Floresta — 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 Floresta.
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) | 5.5727° S | 78.806° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -5.5727 | -78.806 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 34' 22" S | 78° 48' 21" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 34.3626' S | 78° 48.3582' W |
| City | La Floresta |
| State | Cajamarca Department (Cajamarca) |
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Jaén |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 518 |
| Elevation | 719 m / 2,359 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -5.5727, -78.806 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Floresta 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 Cajamarca Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shumba Alto | Cajamarca Department | NW | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| San Lorenzo | Cajamarca Department | NW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Las Pirias | Cajamarca Department | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Huabal | Cajamarca Department | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Linderos | Cajamarca Department | S | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Jaén | Cajamarca Department | S | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 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 Cajamarca Department, the home state of La Floresta, along with each city's aerial distance from Cajamarca, Cajamarca Department'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cajamarca | -7.1638° S | -78.5003° W | 2,700 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jaén | -5.7073° S | -78.8079° W | 730 m | 165 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Celendín | -6.8654° S | -78.1455° W | 2,629 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chota | -6.55° S | -78.65° W | 2,390 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cajabamba | -7.6167° S | -78.05° W | 2,636 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bambamarca | -6.6833° S | -78.5333° W | 2,747 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Ignacio | -5.1458° S | -79.0014° W | 1,271 m | 231 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bellavista | -5.6655° S | -78.6791° W | 511 m | 168 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Cruz De Succhabamba | -6.625° S | -78.9458° W | 2,028 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Colasay | -5.9788° S | -79.0687° W | 1,784 m | 146 km | 🗺 View Map |
Shumba Airport IATA: JAE 4 km (3 mi) from La Floresta |
The exact GPS location of La Floresta gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Cajamarca Department. 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 Cajamarca Department 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 Floresta 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 Floresta 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
La Floresta sits within Cajamarca Department, 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 La Floresta 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 Cajamarca Department. › Browse every city in Cajamarca Department
Coordinates for La Floresta 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 La Floresta are latitude -5.5727° and longitude -78.806°. In directional format: 5.5727° S, 78.806° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Floresta in Cajamarca Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Floresta is a city in Cajamarca Department, Peru, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Jaén. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Floresta sits at: Latitude 5° 34' 22" S and Longitude 78° 48' 21" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Floresta has a population of approximately 518 people. This is roughly 0.038% of Cajamarca Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Cajamarca Department.
The interactive satellite map of La Floresta is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -5.5727, -78.806 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Floresta in Cajamarca Department. For broader context, explore the Cajamarca Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Floresta is Shumba Airport (JAE), roughly 4 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Floresta is approximately 180 km (112 mi) from Cajamarca, the capital of Cajamarca Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Cajamarca Department.
La Floresta sits at an elevation of approximately 719 meters (2,359 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Cajamarca Department.
The closest cities to La Floresta include Shumba Alto, San Lorenzo, Las Pirias. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Floresta, sunrise is at 06:21 AM and sunset is at 06:18 PM, giving a day length of 11h 57m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Floresta's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Floresta is approximately 620 km (385 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,731 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Floresta — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gerik, Malaysia, roughly 19 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 Floresta is approximately 746 km (463 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.
