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Río Lajas, Dorado, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico Flag

Current Date And Time In Río Lajas, Puerto Rico

Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:42:39 AST
State: Dorado
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 2,349
District: Río Lajas Barrio

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


Explore the interactive satellite map of Río Lajas, a city in Dorado, 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 Río Lajas — 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 Río Lajas.

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 Río Lajas, Dorado

📍 LATITUDE
18.395°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
66.268°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)18.3947° N66.2677° W
Signed Decimal Degrees18.3947-66.2677
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)18° 23' 41" N66° 16' 4" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)18° 23.6802' N66° 16.0602' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Río Lajas Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:05 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:53 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 48m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:29 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Río Lajas’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

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

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
2,048 km
(1,272 mi) • Río Lajas is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
7,000 km
(4,350 mi) • Río Lajas is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
18.395° S, 113.732° E
The point exactly opposite Río Lajas through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Río Lajas, you'd surface nearest to Onslow, Australia, about 388 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 Río Lajas

📍 Location Details

CityRío Lajas
StateDorado
CountryPuerto Rico
ContinentNorth America
DistrictRío Lajas Barrio
Time Zone-04:00

📈 Area & Population

Population2,349
Area (km²)3.93 km²
Area (mi²)1.52 mi²
Pop. Density597.71 /km²
Elevation132 m / 433 ft
GPS (DD)18.3947, -66.2677

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Río Lajas

Nearby Cities Found: 2 cities
Parent State: Dorado
Parent Country: Puerto Rico
Neighboring Cities:

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 2,349
🏆 State Rank: #3 of 3 most populous in Dorado
🏠 Share of Dorado Population: 6.547%
📏 Built-Up Area: 3.93 km²
👥 Population Density: 598 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Río Lajas 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 Dorado.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
San AntonioDoradoNW7 km4 mi~7m🗺 View
DoradoDoradoN7 km4 mi~7m🗺 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 Río Lajas to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Dorado
7 km (4 mi)
N of Río Lajas • ~7m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • San Juan
19 km (12 mi)
NE of Río Lajas • ~19m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Dorado

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

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Dorado18.4588° N-66.2677° W3 m0 km🗺 View Map
San Antonio18.4488° N-66.3027° W7 m4 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport
IATA: SIG
19 km (12 mi) from Río Lajas
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🌍 Río Lajas Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Río Lajas Matter

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

📈 Coordinate Formats for Río Lajas 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 Río Lajas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Río Lajas

The satellite view of Río Lajas 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 Río Lajas in Dorado

Río Lajas sits within Dorado, 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 Río Lajas Coordinates

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

💻 Using Río Lajas Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Río Lajas 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 Río Lajas Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Río Lajas 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 Río Lajas. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Dorado CitiesAccess the full city directory for Dorado ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Río Lajas Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Río Lajas?

The GPS coordinates of Río Lajas are latitude 18.3947° and longitude -66.2677°. In directional format: 18.3947° N, 66.2677° W. These coordinates mark the center of Río Lajas in Dorado and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Río Lajas located?

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

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Río Lajas?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Río Lajas sits at: Latitude 18° 23' 41" 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.

👥 What is the population of Río Lajas?

Río Lajas has a population of approximately 2,349 people. This is roughly 6.547% of Dorado's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Dorado.

🗺 How can I view Río Lajas on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Río Lajas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.3947, -66.2677 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Río Lajas in Dorado. For broader context, explore the Dorado state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Río Lajas?

The nearest airport to Río Lajas is Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG), roughly 19 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Río Lajas from Dorado?

Río Lajas is approximately 7 km (4 mi) from Dorado, the capital of Dorado, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Dorado.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Río Lajas?

Río Lajas sits at an elevation of approximately 132 meters (433 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Dorado.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Río Lajas?

The closest cities to Río Lajas include San Antonio, Dorado. 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 Río Lajas today?

Today in Río Lajas, sunrise is at 06:05 AM and sunset is at 06:53 PM, giving a day length of 12h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Río Lajas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Río Lajas from the Equator?

Río Lajas is approximately 2,048 km (1,272 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,000 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 Río Lajas?

The antipodal point of Río Lajas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Onslow, Australia, roughly 388 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 Río Lajas from San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico?

Río Lajas is approximately 19 km (12 mi) NE 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.