Current Date And Time In Dapitan, Philippines
Monday, 27 July 2026
20:37:58 PHT
State: Zamboanga Peninsula
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 87,699
District: Province of Zamboanga del Norte
Explore the interactive satellite map of Dapitan, a city in Zamboanga Peninsula, 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 Dapitan 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 Dapitan.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.6561° N | 123.4227° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.6561 | 123.4227 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 39' 22" N | 123° 25' 22" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 39.366' N | 123° 25.362' E |
| City | Dapitan |
| State | Zamboanga Peninsula (μΌλ³΄μκ°λ°λ μ§λ°©) |
| Country | Philippines |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Province of Zamboanga del Norte |
| Time Zone | +08:00 |
| Founded | 1629-01-01 |
| Population | 87,699 |
| Area (km²) | 390.53 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 150.78 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 224.56 /km² |
| Elevation | 7 m / 23 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.6561, 123.4227 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dapitan 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 Zamboanga Peninsula.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibutao | Zamboanga Peninsula | SE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Ilaya | Zamboanga Peninsula | S | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Dipolog | Zamboanga Peninsula | SW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Barcelona | Zamboanga Peninsula | S | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Polanco | Zamboanga Peninsula | SW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Olingan | Zamboanga Peninsula | SW | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 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 Zamboanga Peninsula, the home state of Dapitan, along with each city's aerial distance from Pagadian, Zamboanga Peninsula'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zamboanga | 6.9103° N | 122.0739° E | 9 m | 182 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pagadian | 7.8257° N | 123.437° E | 40 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Muricay | 7.8275° N | 123.4782° E | 3 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dipolog | 8.567° N | 123.3347° E | 7 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Siocon | 7.7061° N | 122.1353° E | 8 m | 144 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Recodo | 6.9519° N | 121.9636° E | 5 m | 189 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Molave | 8.0844° N | 123.491° E | 18 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ipil | 7.7844° N | 122.5861° E | 16 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mahayag | 8.1183° N | 123.4455° E | 28 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sangali | 7.0694° N | 122.2014° E | 8 m | 160 km | 🗺 View Map |
Dipolog Airport IATA: DPL 11 km (7 mi) from Dapitan |
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The exact GPS location of Dapitan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Zamboanga Peninsula. 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 Zamboanga Peninsula 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 Dapitan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Dapitan 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
Dapitan sits within Zamboanga Peninsula, 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 Dapitan 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 Zamboanga Peninsula. › Browse every city in Zamboanga Peninsula
Coordinates for Dapitan 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 Dapitan are latitude 8.6561° and longitude 123.4227°. In directional format: 8.6561° N, 123.4227° E. These coordinates mark the center of Dapitan in Zamboanga Peninsula and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Dapitan is a city in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Province of Zamboanga del Norte. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Dapitan sits at: Latitude 8° 39' 22" N and Longitude 123° 25' 22" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Dapitan has a population of approximately 87,699 people. This is roughly 2.224% of Zamboanga Peninsula's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Zamboanga Peninsula.
The interactive satellite map of Dapitan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.6561, 123.4227 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dapitan in Zamboanga Peninsula. For broader context, explore the Zamboanga Peninsula state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Dapitan is Dipolog Airport (DPL), roughly 11 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Dapitan is approximately 92 km (57 mi) from Pagadian, the capital of Zamboanga Peninsula, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Zamboanga Peninsula.
Dapitan sits at an elevation of approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Zamboanga Peninsula.
The closest cities to Dapitan include Sibutao, Ilaya, Dipolog. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Dapitan, sunrise is at 05:35 AM and sunset is at 06:09 PM, giving a day length of 12h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dapitan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Dapitan is approximately 964 km (599 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 13,583 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Dapitan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to ParanaΓta, Brazil, roughly 113 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.
Dapitan is approximately 713 km (443 mi) N of Manila, the national capital of Philippines, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.