La Paz, Bolivia — GPS Coordinates
16° 30' 0.0" S, 68° 9' 0.0" W
| Country | Bolivia |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 2,004,652 |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
Located in western Bolivia, La Paz is situated in the highlands at an elevation of approximately 3,650 meters above sea level. This inland city serves as the administrative capital of Bolivia and is surrounded by mountains, providing a unique geographic setting.
The coordinates -16.5000, -68.1500 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing precise drop-pin locations with others, or geotagging photos taken in the area. Utilizing these coordinates can enhance navigation and exploration of this vibrant city.
Geographic Facts About La Paz
- Sunrise
- 06:55
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:23
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 29m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−4
- America/La_Paz
- Antipode
- 16.500000, 111.850000
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
La Paz 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
Distances from La Paz
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oruro | 198 km | 123 mi | SE (146°) |
| Puno, Peru | 213 km | 132 mi | WNW (290°) |
| Quillacollo | 222 km | 138 mi | ESE (117°) |
| Cochabamba | 233 km | 145 mi | ESE (115°) |
| Juliaca, Peru | 239 km | 149 mi | WNW (297°) |
| Sacaba | 246 km | 153 mi | ESE (114°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for La Paz?
La Paz is located at the coordinates -16.5000, -68.1500. When reading these coordinates, the first number represents latitude (north or south of the equator) and the second represents longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is La Paz in?
La Paz operates on Bolivia Time (BOT), which is UTC-4. This means that La Paz is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates for navigation?
To use the coordinates -16.5000, -68.1500 in a maps application or navigation system, simply enter them in the search bar. Most apps will recognize the format and provide you with directions or information about the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.