Current Date And Time In Palanca, Angola
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:42:08 WAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Palanca, a city in Huíla, Angola, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Palanca — 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 Palanca.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Angola operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.0442° S | 13.451° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -15.0442 | 13.451 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 2' 39" S | 13° 27' 4" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 2.6532' S | 13° 27.0594' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Palanca 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 Huíla.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humpata | Huíla | NW | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Huila | Huíla | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Lubango | Huíla | N | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Jau | Huíla | S | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Chibia | Huíla | SE | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Capunda Cavilongo | Huíla | E | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 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 Huíla, the home state of Palanca, along with each city's aerial distance from Lubango, Huíla'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubango | -14.9172° S | 13.4925° E | 1,760 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Matala | -14.7327° S | 15.0348° E | 1,238 m | 167 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caluquembe | -13.8667° S | 14.4333° E | 1,774 m | 155 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quipungo | -14.8191° S | 14.535° E | 1,302 m | 113 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caconda | -13.7356° S | 15.0618° E | 1,653 m | 214 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Calonamba | -13.774° S | 15.0911° E | 1,547 m | 214 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chibia | -15.1832° S | 13.6991° E | 1,469 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chipindo | -13.8142° S | 15.7904° E | 1,592 m | 276 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chicomba | -14.1333° S | 14.9167° E | 1,406 m | 176 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bambi | -14.0511° S | 15.5718° E | 1,467 m | 244 km | 🗺 View Map |
Lubango Mukanka International Airport IATA: SDD 19 km (12 mi) from Palanca |
The exact GPS location of Palanca gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Huíla. 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 Huíla 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 Palanca are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Palanca 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 Angola map
Palanca sits within Huíla, Angola, in the Africa 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 Palanca 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 Huíla. › Browse every city in Huíla
Coordinates for Palanca 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 Angola. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Palanca are latitude -15.0442° and longitude 13.451°. In directional format: 15.0442° S, 13.451° E. These coordinates mark the center of Palanca in Huíla and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Palanca is a city in Huíla, Angola, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Palanca sits at: Latitude 15° 2' 39" S and Longitude 13° 27' 4" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Palanca is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -15.0442, 13.451 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Palanca in Huíla. For broader context, explore the Huíla state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Palanca is Lubango Mukanka International Airport (SDD), roughly 19 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Palanca is approximately 15 km (9 mi) from Lubango, the capital of Huíla, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Huíla.
Palanca sits at an elevation of approximately 1,870 meters (6,135 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Huíla.
The closest cities to Palanca include Humpata, Huila, Lubango. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Palanca, sunrise is at 06:22 AM and sunset is at 05:59 PM, giving a day length of 11h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Palanca's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Palanca is approximately 1,675 km (1,041 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 1,446 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Palanca — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kekaha, United States, roughly 1,054 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.
Palanca is approximately 691 km (429 mi) N of Luanda, the national capital of Angola, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
