Current Date And Time In Palu, Turkey
Sunday, 26 July 2026
14:26:35 TRT
State: Elazığ
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (TRT)
Population: 11,271
District: Palu İlçesi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Palu, a city in Elazığ, Turkey, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Palu — 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 Palu.
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 Turkey operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.6914° N | 39.9198° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.6914 | 39.9198 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 41' 29" N | 39° 55' 11" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 41.481' N | 39° 55.1904' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Palu 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 Elazığ.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovancılar | Elazığ | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Çakırkaş | Elazığ | NE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Yarımca | Elazığ | W | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Baltaşı | Elazığ | SW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Başyurt | Elazığ | N | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Halkalı | Elazığ | S | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 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 Elazığ, the home state of Palu, along with each city's aerial distance from Elazığ, Elazığ'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elazığ | 38.6743° N | 39.2232° E | 1,062 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karakoçan | 38.9518° N | 40.0271° E | 1,087 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kovancılar | 38.7188° N | 39.8627° E | 971 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baskil | 38.5687° N | 38.8163° E | 1,206 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Keban | 38.7938° N | 38.7352° E | 746 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sivrice | 38.4422° N | 39.3094° E | 1,298 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arıcak | 38.5634° N | 40.1248° E | 1,116 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ağın | 38.9438° N | 38.715° E | 893 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Çakırkaş | 38.7673° N | 39.9715° E | 1,026 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baltaşı | 38.5885° N | 39.7884° E | 928 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
Elazığ Airport IATA: EZS 56 km (35 mi) from Palu |
The exact GPS location of Palu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Elazığ. 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 Elazığ 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 Palu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Palu 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 Turkey map
Palu sits within Elazığ, Turkey, 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 Palu 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 Elazığ. › Browse every city in Elazığ
Coordinates for Palu 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 Turkey. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Palu are latitude 38.6914° and longitude 39.9198°. In directional format: 38.6914° N, 39.9198° E. These coordinates mark the center of Palu in Elazığ and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Palu is a city in Elazığ, Turkey, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Palu İlçesi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Palu sits at: Latitude 38° 41' 29" N and Longitude 39° 55' 11" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Palu has a population of approximately 11,271 people. This is roughly 1.906% of Elazığ's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Elazığ.
The interactive satellite map of Palu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.6914, 39.9198 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Palu in Elazığ. For broader context, explore the Elazığ state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Palu is Elazığ Airport (EZS), roughly 56 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Palu is approximately 60 km (38 mi) from Elazığ, the capital of Elazığ, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Elazığ.
Palu sits at an elevation of approximately 889 meters (2,917 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Elazığ.
The closest cities to Palu include Kovancılar, Çakırkaş, Yarımca. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Palu, sunrise is at 05:15 AM and sunset is at 07:38 PM, giving a day length of 14h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Palu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Palu is approximately 4,307 km (2,676 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,469 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Palu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 1,781 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.
Palu is approximately 623 km (387 mi) W of Ankara, the national capital of Turkey, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
