Latitude and Longitude of Guatemala
14° 38' 26.6" N, 90° 30' 47.8" W
Located in Central America, Guatemala is positioned in the Northern Hemisphere and is bordered by Mexico to the north and west, Belize to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast. The geographic centroid of Guatemala is approximately 14.64° N latitude and 90.51° W longitude, forming a region characterized by mountainous terrain and diverse ecosystems. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Guatemala for various purposes including geocoding applications, navigation, or mapping projects. Understanding its coordinates can assist in time-zone planning and enhance travel logistics in this culturally rich country.
Guatemala Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 14.640720, -90.513270
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 14°38'26.6"N 90°30'47.8"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 14°38.443'N 90°30.796'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 15N 767857E 1620059N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 9fxek360r
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 766FJFRP+7MQ
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:14.640720,-90.513270
Major Cities in Guatemala
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | 14.640720 | -90.513270 | 994,938 |
| Villa Nueva | 14.525120 | -90.585440 | 618,397 |
| Mixco | 14.630770 | -90.607110 | 465,773 |
| Cobán | 15.470250 | -90.374550 | 212,047 |
| Quetzaltenango | 14.844620 | -91.523160 | 180,706 |
| Jalapa | 14.635420 | -89.991120 | 159,840 |
| Escuintla | 14.300970 | -90.788160 | 156,313 |
| Villa Canales | 14.482850 | -90.534250 | 155,423 |
| Jutiapa | 14.284910 | -89.887980 | 145,880 |
| Chichicastenango | 14.943330 | -91.111160 | 141,567 |
| San Juan Sacatepéquez | 14.718890 | -90.644170 | 136,886 |
| Petapa | 14.501890 | -90.561960 | 135,447 |
| Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | 14.335050 | -91.023390 | 112,780 |
| Chiquimula | 14.800900 | -89.546410 | 111,505 |
| Coatepeque | 14.704130 | -91.864260 | 105,415 |
| Chinautla | 14.702890 | -90.499830 | 104,972 |
| Totonicapán | 14.911880 | -91.360540 | 103,952 |
| Puerto Barrios | 15.727240 | -88.597870 | 100,593 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is Guatemala located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Guatemala is situated in Central America, part of the North American continent. The coordinates 14.64° N and 90.51° W indicate its latitude and longitude, respectively, with the first number representing the distance north of the equator and the second indicating the distance west of the Prime Meridian.
What is Guatemala's time zone, and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Guatemala operates under Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC-6. The longitudinal span of the country, primarily between 88° W and 93° W, ensures that the entire nation adheres to this time zone without observing daylight saving time.
How can I pinpoint specific cities or sub-regions within Guatemala using this country page?
To locate specific cities or sub-regions in Guatemala, use the provided coordinates as reference points. Inputting the coordinates of major cities or landmarks into mapping tools can yield precise locations and facilitate navigation throughout the country.