Current Date And Time In General Santos, Philippines
Thursday, 13 August 2026
15:06:16 PHT
State: Soccsksargen
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 722,059
District: Province of South Cotabato
Explore the interactive satellite map of General Santos, a city in Soccsksargen, Philippines, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for General Santos β 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 General Santos.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Philippines operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.1128° N | 125.1717° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 6.1128 | 125.1717 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 6' 46" N | 125° 10' 18" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 6.7668' N | 125° 10.3002' E |
| City | General Santos |
| State | Soccsksargen (μν¬μ¬λ₯΄μ μ§λ°©) |
| Country | Philippines |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Province of South Cotabato |
| Time Zone | +08:00 |
| Founded | 1947-08-18 |
| Population | 722,059 |
| Area (km²) | 492.86 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 190.29 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,465.04 /km² |
| Elevation | 22 m / 72 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 6.1128, 125.1717 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from General Santos 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 Soccsksargen.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buayan | Soccsksargen | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Katangawan | Soccsksargen | NE | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Klinan | Soccsksargen | NW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Silway 7 | Soccsksargen | NW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Conel | Soccsksargen | N | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Glamang | Soccsksargen | NW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 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 Soccsksargen, the home state of General Santos, along with each city's aerial distance from Koronadal, Soccsksargen'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malingao | 7.1608° N | 124.475° E | 5 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Iligan City | 8.25° N | 124.4° E | 282 m | 200 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Koronadal | 6.5031° N | 124.8469° E | 52 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Midsayap | 7.1908° N | 124.5303° E | 19 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tacurong | 6.6925° N | 124.6764° E | 48 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Isulan | 6.6294° N | 124.605° E | 65 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Surallah | 6.3753° N | 124.7452° E | 195 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alabel | 6.1018° N | 125.2905° E | 40 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Malapatan | 5.9692° N | 125.2894° E | 26 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lambayong | 6.5194° N | 125.0444° E | 810 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
General Santos International Airport IATA: GES 10 km (6 mi) from General Santos |
The exact GPS location of General Santos gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Soccsksargen. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Soccsksargen 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 General Santos are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of General Santos 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 Philippines map
General Santos sits within Soccsksargen, Philippines, in the Asia 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 General Santos 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 Soccsksargen. › Browse every city in Soccsksargen
Coordinates for General Santos 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 Philippines. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of General Santos are latitude 6.1128° and longitude 125.1717°. In directional format: 6.1128° N, 125.1717° E. These coordinates mark the center of General Santos in Soccsksargen and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
General Santos is a city in Soccsksargen, Philippines, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Province of South Cotabato. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, General Santos sits at: Latitude 6° 6' 46" N and Longitude 125° 10' 18" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
General Santos has a population of approximately 722,059 people. This is roughly 16.180% of Soccsksargen's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Soccsksargen.
The interactive satellite map of General Santos is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 6.1128, 125.1717 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate General Santos in Soccsksargen. For broader context, explore the Soccsksargen state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to General Santos is General Santos International Airport (GES), roughly 10 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
General Santos is approximately 56 km (35 mi) from Koronadal, the capital of Soccsksargen, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Soccsksargen.
General Santos 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 Soccsksargen.
The closest cities to General Santos include Buayan, Katangawan, Klinan. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in General Santos, sunrise is at 05:33 AM and sunset is at 05:55 PM, giving a day length of 12h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from General Santos's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
General Santos is approximately 680 km (423 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 13,855 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of General Santos — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Novo Progresso, Brazil, roughly 122 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.
General Santos is approximately 1,049 km (652 mi) NW of Manila, the national capital of Philippines, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.