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El Cotillo, Canary Islands, Spain – Spain Flag

Current Date And Time In El Cotillo, Spain

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:01:14 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 1,190
District: Provincia de Las Palmas

🗺 Map of El Cotillo, Canary Islands, Spain – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of El Cotillo, a city in Canary Islands, Spain, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for El Cotillo — 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 El Cotillo.

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

🌍 GPS Coordinates of El Cotillo, Canary Islands

📍 LATITUDE
28.683°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
14.006°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)28.6826° N14.0064° W
Signed Decimal Degrees28.6826-14.0064
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)28° 40' 58" N14° 0' 23" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)28° 40.9584' N14° 0.3822' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in El Cotillo Today

🔥 SUNRISE
08:23 AM
🌅 SUNSET
09:38 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
13h 15m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
03:00 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from El Cotillo’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

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

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
3,193 km
(1,984 mi) • El Cotillo is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
1,368 km
(850 mi) • El Cotillo is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
28.683° S, 165.994° E
The point exactly opposite El Cotillo through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from El Cotillo, you'd surface nearest to Vao, New Caledonia, about 686 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 El Cotillo

📍 Location Details

CityEl Cotillo
StateCanary Islands (Islas Canarias)
CountrySpain
ContinentEurope
DistrictProvincia de Las Palmas
Time Zone+00:00 to +01:00

📈 Area & Population

Population1,190
Elevation20 m / 66 ft
GPS (DD)28.6826, -14.0064

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of El Cotillo

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Canary Islands
Parent Country: Spain

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 1,190
🏆 State Rank: #104 of 119 most populous in Canary Islands

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Cotillo 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 Canary Islands.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
La OlivaCanary IslandsSE11 km7 mi~11m🗺 View
CorralejoCanary IslandsE15 km9 mi~15m🗺 View
Puerto del RosarioCanary IslandsSE25 km15 mi~25m🗺 View
Playa BlancaCanary IslandsNE27 km17 mi~27m🗺 View
AntiguaCanary IslandsS29 km18 mi~29m🗺 View
BetancuríaCanary IslandsS29 km18 mi~29m🗺 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 El Cotillo to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
152 km (95 mi)
SW of El Cotillo • ~2h 32m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Madrid
1,608 km (999 mi)
NE of El Cotillo • ~26h 48m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Canary Islands

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Canary Islands, the home state of El Cotillo, along with each city's aerial distance from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria28.1018° N-15.4157° W122 m0 km🗺 View Map
Santa Cruz de Tenerife28.4682° N-16.2546° W10 m92 km🗺 View Map
La Laguna28.4853° N-16.3201° W558 m98 km🗺 View Map
Telde27.9924° N-15.4192° W160 m12 km🗺 View Map
Centro28.1272° N-15.4314° W158 m3 km🗺 View Map
Arona28.0996° N-16.681° W632 m124 km🗺 View Map
Santa Lucía27.9117° N-15.5407° W699 m24 km🗺 View Map
Arrecife28.963° N-13.5477° W20 m206 km🗺 View Map
San Bartolomé de Tirajana27.9248° N-15.5733° W902 m25 km🗺 View Map
Adeje28.1227° N-16.726° W284 m129 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
IATA: FUE
29 km (18 mi) from El Cotillo
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🌍 El Cotillo Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of El Cotillo Matter

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

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

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for El Cotillo

The satellite view of El Cotillo 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 Spain map

🌎 Regional Position of El Cotillo in Canary Islands

El Cotillo sits within Canary Islands, Spain, in the Europe 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 El Cotillo Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of El Cotillo 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 Canary Islands. › Browse every city in Canary Islands

💻 Using El Cotillo Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for El Cotillo 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 Spain. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use El Cotillo Map Data

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About El Cotillo Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of El Cotillo?

The GPS coordinates of El Cotillo are latitude 28.6826° and longitude -14.0064°. In directional format: 28.6826° N, 14.0064° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Cotillo in Canary Islands and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is El Cotillo located?

El Cotillo is a city in Canary Islands, Spain, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Provincia de Las Palmas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of El Cotillo?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Cotillo sits at: Latitude 28° 40' 58" N and Longitude 14° 0' 23" 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 El Cotillo?

El Cotillo has a population of approximately 1,190 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Canary Islands.

🗺 How can I view El Cotillo on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of El Cotillo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 28.6826, -14.0064 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Cotillo in Canary Islands. For broader context, explore the Canary Islands state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to El Cotillo?

The nearest airport to El Cotillo is Fuerteventura Airport (FUE), roughly 29 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is El Cotillo from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

El Cotillo is approximately 152 km (95 mi) from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of Canary Islands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Canary Islands.

⛰️ What is the elevation of El Cotillo?

El Cotillo sits at an elevation of approximately 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Canary Islands.

🗺 Which cities are closest to El Cotillo?

The closest cities to El Cotillo include La Oliva, Corralejo, Puerto del Rosario. 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 El Cotillo today?

Today in El Cotillo, sunrise is at 08:23 AM and sunset is at 09:38 PM, giving a day length of 13h 15m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Cotillo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is El Cotillo from the Equator?

El Cotillo is approximately 3,193 km (1,984 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,368 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 El Cotillo?

The antipodal point of El Cotillo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Vao, New Caledonia, roughly 686 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 El Cotillo from Madrid, the capital of Spain?

El Cotillo is approximately 1,608 km (999 mi) NE of Madrid, the national capital of Spain, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.