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Raposa, Maranhão, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Raposa, Brazil

Friday, 24 July 2026
09:38:53 BRT
State: Maranhão
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 11,883
District: Pastos Bons

🌎 Raposa, Maranhão, Brazil – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Raposa, a city in Maranhão, Brazil in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Raposa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Raposa, Maranhão Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRaposa
District / CountyPastos Bons
StateMaranhão
CountryBrazil
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population11,883
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Maranhão#151 of 218 cities with population data
Currency
NameBrazilian Real
Code ISO-4217BRL
SymbolR$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+55
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.br
Elevation
In Meter387
In Feet1,270
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-6.52
Longitude-44.18
Decimal Degrees (DD)6.517° S 44.183° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)6° 31' 0" S 44° 10' 60" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)6° 31' S 44° 11' W
Location Context
Distance to Maranhão Capital444 km North of São Luís
Nearest City in Another CountrySaint-Georges, French Guiana (1,433 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-05:00 to -02:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:08 AM
Sunset🌅 05:58 PM
Day Length11h 50m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Fortaleza

Raposa – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Raposa, Maranhão

Raposa is a city situated in Maranhão, Brazil, within South America. It falls under Pastos Bons, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Raposa as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Maranhão

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Raposa

The latitude and longitude of Raposa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 387 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Raposa on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Raposa

Raposa runs on UTC -05:00 to -02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Raposa

Payments and pricing in Raposa run on Brazilian Real (BRL), shown with the symbol R$. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Raposa exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Raposa

To ring a number in Raposa from outside Brazil, dial +55 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Raposa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Raposa's Standing Within Maranhão

By recorded population, Raposa ranks #151 of 218 cities in Maranhão. It lies about 444 km North of São Luís, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Maranhão market. › Cities near Raposa

📊 How This Raposa Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Raposa into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Raposa to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Maranhão market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Raposa. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Raposa

👥 What is the population of Raposa?

Raposa has a recorded population of approximately 11,883 people. That places it #151 of 218 cities with population data in Maranhão. Browse more cities in Maranhão for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Raposa in?

Raposa sits within Pastos Bons, is part of Maranhão in Brazil. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Raposa in?

Raposa keeps UTC -05:00 to -02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:08 AM and sets around 05:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Raposa?

Businesses and shops in Raposa price in Brazilian real (BRL), written with the symbol R$. Check live rates on our Raposa currency page.

📍 How far is Raposa from the state capital?

Raposa is about 444 km North of São Luís, the capital of Maranhão. See cities near Raposa for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Raposa lands you closest to Saint-Georges, French Guiana, about 1,433 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Raposa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.