Latitude and Longitude of Bolivia
16° 30' 0.0" S, 68° 9' 0.0" W
Located in the heart of South America, Bolivia sits in both the Southern and Western Hemispheres. It shares borders with Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay and Argentina to the south, and Chile and Peru to the west. The country's geographic centroid is approximately at latitude -16.50 and longitude -68.15, reflecting its diverse landscapes, which include highlands and lowland areas. Coordinates for Bolivia are essential for various applications, such as geocoding, navigation, and mapping projects. Users often seek precise locations for time-zone planning or to explore different cities and sub-regions within the country, making it a useful reference for travelers and researchers alike.
Bolivia Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -16.500000, -68.150000
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 16°30'0.0"S 68°9'0.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 16°30.000'S 68°9.000'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 19S 590716E 8175565N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 6mpd1hq8t
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 57MHGV22+222
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-16.500000,-68.150000
Major Cities in Bolivia
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz | -16.500000 | -68.150000 | 2,004,652 |
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | -17.786290 | -63.181170 | 1,831,434 |
| Cochabamba | -17.381950 | -66.159950 | 841,276 |
| Sucre | -19.033320 | -65.262740 | 224,838 |
| Oruro | -17.971530 | -67.093200 | 208,684 |
| Sacaba | -17.397990 | -66.038250 | 180,726 |
| Quillacollo | -17.392280 | -66.278380 | 172,405 |
| Tarija | -21.535490 | -64.729560 | 159,269 |
| Potosí | -19.583610 | -65.753060 | 141,251 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is Bolivia located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Bolivia is located in South America, positioned in both the Southern and Western Hemispheres. Its coordinates of approximately -16.50 latitude and -68.15 longitude indicate its central location within the continent.
What is the time zone of Bolivia, and how does its longitude affect it?
Bolivia operates on Bolivia Time (BOT), which is UTC-4. The longitudinal position at approximately -68.15 means that the country does not observe daylight saving time, maintaining a consistent time throughout the year.
How can I use the country page to find specific cities or regions within Bolivia?
The country page provides a framework for pinpointing various cities and sub-regions in Bolivia by allowing users to input specific coordinates or browse through a list of notable locations, facilitating detailed navigation.