Current Date And Time In San Benito, Peru
Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:22:37 PET
State: Cajamarca Department
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 546
District: Provincia de Contumazá
Explore the interactive satellite map of San Benito, 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 San Benito — 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 San Benito.
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) | 7.425° S | 78.9273° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -7.425 | -78.9273 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 25' 30" S | 78° 55' 38" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 25.4994' S | 78° 55.6398' W |
| City | San Benito |
| State | Cajamarca Department (Cajamarca) |
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Contumazá |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 546 |
| Elevation | 1,765 m / 5,791 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -7.425, -78.9273 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Benito 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guzmango | Cajamarca Department | NE | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Catán | Cajamarca Department | N | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Trinidad | Cajamarca Department | NW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Contumazá | Cajamarca Department | NE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Chilete | Cajamarca Department | NE | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Yubed | Cajamarca Department | N | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 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 San Benito, 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 |
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport IATA: CJA 58 km (36 mi) from San Benito |
The exact GPS location of San Benito 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 San Benito are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of San Benito 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
San Benito 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 San Benito 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 San Benito 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 San Benito are latitude -7.425° and longitude -78.9273°. In directional format: 7.425° S, 78.9273° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Benito in Cajamarca Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
San Benito is a city in Cajamarca Department, Peru, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Contumazá. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Benito sits at: Latitude 7° 25' 30" S and Longitude 78° 55' 38" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
San Benito has a population of approximately 546 people. This is roughly 0.040% 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 San Benito is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -7.425, -78.9273 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Benito in Cajamarca Department. For broader context, explore the Cajamarca Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to San Benito is Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA), roughly 58 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
San Benito is approximately 55 km (34 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.
San Benito sits at an elevation of approximately 1,765 meters (5,791 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 San Benito include Guzmango, Catán, Trinidad. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in San Benito, sunrise is at 06:23 AM and sunset is at 06:17 PM, giving a day length of 11h 53m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Benito's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San Benito is approximately 827 km (514 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,713 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San Benito — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Songkhla, Thailand, roughly 58 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.
San Benito is approximately 554 km (344 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.
