Current Date And Time In La Joya, Peru
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:57:44 PET
State: Madre de Dios
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 545
District: Provincia de Tambopata
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Joya, a city in Madre de Dios, 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 Joya — 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 Joya.
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) | 12.6165° S | 69.2263° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -12.6165 | -69.2263 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 36' 59" S | 69° 13' 35" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 36.9888' S | 69° 13.5762' W |
| City | La Joya |
| State | Madre de Dios |
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Tambopata |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 545 |
| Elevation | 216 m / 709 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -12.6165, -69.2263 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Joya 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 Madre de Dios.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Maldonado | Madre de Dios | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Tambopata | Madre de Dios | SW | 15 km | 10 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Puerto Rosario de Laberinto | Madre de Dios | W | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Alegría | Madre de Dios | N | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Mavila | Madre de Dios | N | 77 km | 48 mi | ~1h 17m | 🗺 View |
| Alerta | Madre de Dios | N | 107 km | 66 mi | ~1h 47m | 🗺 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 Madre de Dios, the home state of La Joya, along with each city's aerial distance from Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Maldonado | -12.5895° S | -69.1995° W | 193 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tambopata | -12.6719° S | -69.3555° W | 224 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Iberia | -11.4061° S | -69.4927° W | 268 m | 135 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Huepetuhe | -12.9948° S | -70.5251° W | 441 m | 151 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Rosario de Laberinto | -12.7173° S | -69.5869° W | 192 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mazuko | -13.1001° S | -70.3674° W | 354 m | 139 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alerta | -11.6584° S | -69.2355° W | 256 m | 104 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mavila | -11.9336° S | -69.1191° W | 233 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Iñapari | -10.9547° S | -69.5816° W | 244 m | 186 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alegría | -12.1194° S | -69.1196° W | 250 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
Padre Aldamiz International Airport IATA: PEM 0 km (0 mi) from La Joya |
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The exact GPS location of La Joya gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Madre de Dios. 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 Madre de Dios 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 Joya 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 Joya 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 Joya sits within Madre de Dios, 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 Joya 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 Madre de Dios. › Browse every city in Madre de Dios
Coordinates for La Joya 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 Joya are latitude -12.6165° and longitude -69.2263°. In directional format: 12.6165° S, 69.2263° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Joya in Madre de Dios and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Joya is a city in Madre de Dios, Peru, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Tambopata. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Joya sits at: Latitude 12° 36' 59" S and Longitude 69° 13' 35" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Joya has a population of approximately 545 people. This is roughly 0.308% of Madre de Dios's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Madre de Dios.
The interactive satellite map of La Joya is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -12.6165, -69.2263 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Joya in Madre de Dios. For broader context, explore the Madre de Dios state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Joya is Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM), roughly 0 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Joya is approximately 4 km (3 mi) from Puerto Maldonado, the capital of Madre de Dios, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Madre de Dios.
La Joya sits at an elevation of approximately 216 meters (709 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Madre de Dios.
The closest cities to La Joya include Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata, Puerto Rosario de Laberinto. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Joya, sunrise is at 05:50 AM and sunset is at 05:33 PM, giving a day length of 11h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Joya's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Joya is approximately 1,404 km (873 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 7,520 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Joya — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Vạn Thạnh, Vietnam, roughly 149 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 Joya is approximately 850 km (528 mi) W of Lima, the national capital of Peru, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
