Current Date And Time In Ville Platte, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
15:45:39 PDT
State: Louisiana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 7,264
District: Evangeline Parish
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ville Platte, a city in Louisiana, United States, 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 Ville Platte — 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 Ville Platte.
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 United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 30.688° N | 92.2715° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 30.688 | -92.2715 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 30° 41' 17" N | 92° 16' 17" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 30° 41.2782' N | 92° 16.2912' W |
| City | Ville Platte |
| State | Louisiana (State of Louisiana) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Evangeline Parish |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1780-01-01 |
| Population | 7,264 |
| Area (km²) | 10.41 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 4.02 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 697.79 /km² |
| Elevation | 22 m / 72 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 30.688, -92.2715 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ville Platte 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 Louisiana.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddell | Louisiana | W | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Mamou | Louisiana | SW | 15 km | 10 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Pine Prairie | Louisiana | NW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Lawtell | Louisiana | SE | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Washington | Louisiana | E | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Opelousas | Louisiana | SE | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 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 Louisiana, the home state of Ville Platte, along with each city's aerial distance from New Orleans, Louisiana'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 29.9547° N | -90.0751° W | 18 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baton Rouge | 30.4433° N | -91.1875° W | 14 m | 120 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shreveport | 32.5252° N | -93.7502° W | 44 m | 451 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Metairie Terrace | 29.9785° N | -90.164° W | 1 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Metairie | 29.9841° N | -90.1529° W | 1 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lafayette | 30.2241° N | -92.0198° W | 11 m | 189 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lake Charles | 30.2131° N | -93.2044° W | 4 m | 302 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bossier City | 32.516° N | -93.7321° W | 53 m | 449 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kenner | 29.9941° N | -90.2417° W | 5 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Monroe | 32.5093° N | -92.1193° W | 23 m | 344 km | 🗺 View Map |
Lafayette Regional Airport IATA: LFT 60 km (37 mi) from Ville Platte |
The exact GPS location of Ville Platte gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Louisiana. 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 Louisiana 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 Ville Platte are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ville Platte 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 United States map
Ville Platte sits within Louisiana, United States, 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Ville Platte 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 Louisiana. › Browse every city in Louisiana
Coordinates for Ville Platte 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 United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Ville Platte are latitude 30.688° and longitude -92.2715°. In directional format: 30.688° N, 92.2715° W. These coordinates mark the center of Ville Platte in Louisiana and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ville Platte is a city in Louisiana, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Evangeline Parish. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ville Platte sits at: Latitude 30° 41' 17" N and Longitude 92° 16' 17" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ville Platte has a population of approximately 7,264 people. This is roughly 0.161% of Louisiana's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Louisiana.
The interactive satellite map of Ville Platte is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 30.688, -92.2715 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ville Platte in Louisiana. For broader context, explore the Louisiana state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ville Platte is Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), roughly 60 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ville Platte is approximately 226 km (140 mi) from New Orleans, the capital of Louisiana, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Louisiana.
Ville Platte sits at an elevation of approximately 22 meters (72 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Louisiana.
The closest cities to Ville Platte include Reddell, Mamou, Pine Prairie. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ville Platte, sunrise is at 04:33 AM and sunset is at 05:53 PM, giving a day length of 13h 19m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ville Platte's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ville Platte is approximately 3,416 km (2,123 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,833 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ville Platte — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 2,542 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.
Ville Platte is approximately 1,143 km (710 mi) N of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
