Current Date And Time In San Rafael, Venezuela
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:43:37 VET
State: Zulia
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 55,810
District: Municipio Mara
Explore the interactive satellite map of San Rafael, a city in Zulia, Venezuela, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for San Rafael — 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 San Rafael.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Venezuela operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.9621° N | 71.7303° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 10.9621 | -71.7303 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 57' 43" N | 71° 43' 49" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 57.723' N | 71° 43.8204' W |
| City | San Rafael |
| State | Zulia |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Municipio Mara |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population | 55,810 |
| GPS (DD) | 10.9621, -71.7303 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Rafael 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 Zulia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Toro | Zulia | E | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Concepción | Zulia | S | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Cruz de Mara | Zulia | S | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Sinamaica | Zulia | NW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | Zulia | SE | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Maracaibo | Zulia | S | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 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 Zulia, the home state of San Rafael, along with each city's aerial distance from Maracaibo, Zulia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maracaibo | 10.6423° N | -71.6109° W | - | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cabimas | 10.3991° N | -71.4521° W | 5 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Ojeda | 10.2016° N | -71.3148° W | 6 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Machiques | 10.0608° N | -72.5521° W | 99 m | 122 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Carlos del Zulia | 9.001° N | -71.9268° W | 6 m | 186 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Concepción | 10.6192° N | -71.8381° W | 75 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | 10.7149° N | -71.5217° W | 8 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Concepción | 10.4119° N | -71.6892° W | 2 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Villa del Rosario | 10.3258° N | -72.3134° W | 83 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Timoteo | 9.7901° N | -71.0708° W | - | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
La Chinita International Airport IATA: MAR 45 km (28 mi) from San Rafael |
The exact GPS location of San Rafael gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Zulia. 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 Zulia 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 San Rafael are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of San Rafael 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 Venezuela map
San Rafael sits within Zulia, Venezuela, in the South 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 San Rafael 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 Zulia. › Browse every city in Zulia
Coordinates for San Rafael 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 Venezuela. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of San Rafael are latitude 10.9621° and longitude -71.7303°. In directional format: 10.9621° N, 71.7303° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Rafael in Zulia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
San Rafael is a city in Zulia, Venezuela, on the continent of South America. It falls within Municipio Mara. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Rafael sits at: Latitude 10° 57' 43" N and Longitude 71° 43' 49" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
San Rafael has a population of approximately 55,810 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Zulia.
The interactive satellite map of San Rafael is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 10.9621, -71.7303 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Rafael in Zulia. For broader context, explore the Zulia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to San Rafael is La Chinita International Airport (MAR), roughly 45 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
San Rafael is approximately 38 km (24 mi) from Maracaibo, the capital of Zulia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Zulia.
The closest cities to San Rafael include El Toro, Concepción, Santa Cruz de Mara. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in San Rafael, sunrise is at 06:35 AM and sunset is at 07:07 PM, giving a day length of 12h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Rafael's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San Rafael is approximately 1,220 km (758 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,839 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San Rafael — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Citotok, Indonesia, roughly 350 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.
San Rafael is approximately 533 km (331 mi) E of Caracas, the national capital of Venezuela, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
