Current Date And Time In Cancas, Peru
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:44:30 PET
State: Tumbes
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
District: Provincia de Contralmirante Villar
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cancas, a city in Tumbes, 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 Cancas — 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 Cancas.
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) | 3.9467° S | 80.9417° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.9467 | -80.9417 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 56' 48" S | 80° 56' 30" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 56.8002' S | 80° 56.5002' W |
| City | Cancas |
| State | Tumbes |
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Contralmirante Villar |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Elevation | 22 m / 72 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -3.9467, -80.9417 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cancas 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 Tumbes.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papayal | Tumbes | SE | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Cañaveral | Tumbes | E | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Zorritos | Tumbes | NE | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Cruz de Pizarro | Tumbes | NE | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 View |
| Nueva Esperanza | Tumbes | NE | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 View |
| Caleta Cruz | Tumbes | NE | 52 km | 32 mi | ~52m | 🗺 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 Tumbes, the home state of Cancas, along with each city's aerial distance from Tumbes, Tumbes'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbes | -3.5559° S | -80.4426° W | 4 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zarumilla | -3.5031° S | -80.2731° W | 14 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zorritos | -3.6805° S | -80.6782° W | 7 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aguas Verdes | -3.4814° S | -80.245° W | 9 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Papayal | -4.0777° S | -80.7369° W | 262 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Juan de la Virgen | -3.6272° S | -80.4307° W | 26 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Casa Blanqueada | -3.7366° S | -80.4544° W | 31 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cabuyal | -3.7168° S | -80.4369° W | 39 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Garbanzal | -3.6111° S | -80.4352° W | 22 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cruz Blanca | -3.6679° S | -80.4237° W | 22 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport IATA: TBP 76 km (47 mi) from Cancas |
The exact GPS location of Cancas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tumbes. 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 Tumbes 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 Cancas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cancas 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
Cancas sits within Tumbes, 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 Cancas 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 Tumbes. › Browse every city in Tumbes
Coordinates for Cancas 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 Cancas are latitude -3.9467° and longitude -80.9417°. In directional format: 3.9467° S, 80.9417° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cancas in Tumbes and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cancas is a city in Tumbes, Peru, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Contralmirante Villar. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cancas sits at: Latitude 3° 56' 48" S and Longitude 80° 56' 30" 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 Cancas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.9467, -80.9417 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cancas in Tumbes. For broader context, explore the Tumbes state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cancas is Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport (TBP), roughly 76 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cancas is approximately 70 km (44 mi) from Tumbes, the capital of Tumbes, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Tumbes.
Cancas sits at an elevation of approximately 22 meters (72 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tumbes.
The closest cities to Cancas include Papayal, Cañaveral, Zorritos. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cancas, sunrise is at 06:28 AM and sunset is at 06:29 PM, giving a day length of 12h 0m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cancas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cancas is approximately 439 km (273 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,989 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cancas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Percut, Indonesia, roughly 42 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.
Cancas is approximately 998 km (620 mi) SE of Lima, the national capital of Peru, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
