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Dorado, Arecibo, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico Flag

Current Date And Time In Dorado, Puerto Rico

Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:17:41 AST
State: Arecibo
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)

🗺 Map of Dorado, Arecibo, Puerto Rico – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Dorado, a city in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Dorado 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 Dorado.

Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Puerto Rico operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Dorado, Arecibo

📍 LATITUDE
18.459°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
66.268°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)18.4588° N66.2677° W
Signed Decimal Degrees18.4588-66.2677
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)18° 27' 32" N66° 16' 4" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)18° 27.5301' N66° 16.0601' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Dorado Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:59 AM
🌅 SUNSET
07:03 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
13h 3m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:31 PM
Calculated for today (26 Jul 2026) from Dorado’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Dorado’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
2,055 km
(1,277 mi) • Dorado is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
6,997 km
(4,348 mi) • Dorado is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
18.459° S, 113.732° E
The point exactly opposite Dorado through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Dorado, you'd surface nearest to Onslow, Australia, about 382 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Dorado

📍 Location Details

CityDorado
StateArecibo
CountryPuerto Rico
ContinentNorth America
Time Zone-04:00

📈 Area & Population

Elevation5 m / 16 ft
GPS (DD)18.4588, -66.2677

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Dorado

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Arecibo
Parent Country: Puerto Rico

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dorado 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 Arecibo.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
Vega AltaAreciboSW8 km5 mi~8m🗺 View
Vega BajaAreciboW13 km8 mi~13m🗺 View
ManatiAreciboW22 km14 mi~22m🗺 View
La AlianzaAreciboW36 km22 mi~36m🗺 View
Sabana HoyosAreciboW37 km23 mi~37m🗺 View
AnimasAreciboW39 km24 mi~39m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Dorado to Capitals

NATIONAL CAPITAL • San Juan
17 km (11 mi)
E of Dorado • ~17m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Arecibo

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Arecibo, the home state of Dorado, along with each city's aerial distance from Arecibo barrio-pueblo, Arecibo's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Arecibo18.4725° N-66.7157° W7 m-🗺 View Map
Bajadero18.4266° N-66.6832° W25 m-🗺 View Map
La Alianza18.3975° N-66.6024° W166 m-🗺 View Map
Sabana Hoyos18.4338° N-66.6138° W95 m-🗺 View Map
Animas18.4455° N-66.6349° W52 m-🗺 View Map
Barceloneta18.4442° N-66.6464° W35 m-🗺 View Map
Camuy18.4517° N-66.8536° W115 m-🗺 View Map
Isabela18.5008° N-67.0243° W74 m-🗺 View Map
Manati18.433° N-66.4759° W41 m-🗺 View Map
Vega Alta18.4122° N-66.3313° W34 m-🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport
IATA: SIG
18 km (11 mi) from Dorado
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🌍 Dorado Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Dorado Matter

The exact GPS location of Dorado gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Arecibo. 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 Arecibo state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Dorado Mapping

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 Dorado are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Dorado

The satellite view of Dorado 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 Puerto Rico map

🌎 Regional Position of Dorado in Arecibo

Dorado sits within Arecibo, Puerto Rico, in the North 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Dorado Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Dorado 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 Arecibo. › Browse every city in Arecibo

💻 Using Dorado Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Dorado 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 Puerto Rico. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use Dorado Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Dorado directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Dorado. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Arecibo CitiesAccess the full city directory for Arecibo ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Dorado Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Dorado?

The GPS coordinates of Dorado are latitude 18.4588° and longitude -66.2677°. In directional format: 18.4588° N, 66.2677° W. These coordinates mark the center of Dorado in Arecibo and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Dorado located?

Dorado is a city in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, on the continent of North America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Dorado?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Dorado sits at: Latitude 18° 27' 32" N and Longitude 66° 16' 4" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

🗺 How can I view Dorado on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Dorado is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.4588, -66.2677 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dorado in Arecibo. For broader context, explore the Arecibo state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Dorado?

The nearest airport to Dorado is Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG), roughly 18 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Dorado?

Dorado sits at an elevation of approximately 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Arecibo.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Dorado?

The closest cities to Dorado include Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Manati. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Dorado today?

Today in Dorado, sunrise is at 05:59 AM and sunset is at 07:03 PM, giving a day length of 13h 3m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dorado's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Dorado from the Equator?

Dorado is approximately 2,055 km (1,277 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,997 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Dorado?

The antipodal point of Dorado — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Onslow, Australia, roughly 382 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.

🚗 How far is Dorado from San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico?

Dorado is approximately 17 km (11 mi) E of San Juan, the national capital of Puerto Rico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.