Current Date And Time In Socota, Peru
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:43:33 PET
State: Cajamarca Department
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
District: Provincia de Cutervo
Explore the interactive satellite map of Socota, 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 Socota — 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 Socota.
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) | 6.3154° S | 78.6996° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -6.3154 | -78.6996 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 18' 55" S | 78° 41' 59" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 18.9216' S | 78° 41.9784' W |
| City | Socota |
| State | Cajamarca Department (Cajamarca) |
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Cutervo |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Elevation | 1,878 m / 6,162 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -6.3154, -78.6996 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Socota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Andrés de Cutervo | Cajamarca Department | N | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Anguía | Cajamarca Department | E | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| San Luis de Lucma | Cajamarca Department | E | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Chiguirip | Cajamarca Department | S | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Tacabamba | Cajamarca Department | SE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Conchán | 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 Socota, 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 81 km (50 mi) from Socota |
The exact GPS location of Socota 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 Socota are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Socota 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
Socota 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 Socota 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 Socota 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 Socota are latitude -6.3154° and longitude -78.6996°. In directional format: 6.3154° S, 78.6996° W. These coordinates mark the center of Socota in Cajamarca Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Socota is a city in Cajamarca Department, Peru, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Cutervo. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Socota sits at: Latitude 6° 18' 55" S and Longitude 78° 41' 59" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Socota is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.3154, -78.6996 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Socota in Cajamarca Department. For broader context, explore the Cajamarca Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Socota is Shumba Airport (JAE), roughly 81 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Socota is approximately 97 km (60 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.
Socota sits at an elevation of approximately 1,878 meters (6,162 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 Socota include San Andrés de Cutervo, Anguía, San Luis de Lucma. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Socota, sunrise is at 06:21 AM and sunset is at 06:17 PM, giving a day length of 11h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Socota's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Socota is approximately 703 km (437 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,708 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Socota — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ban Nang Sata, Thailand, roughly 7 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.
Socota is approximately 663 km (412 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.
