Current Date And Time In Araçás, Brazil
Thursday, 13 August 2026
09:34:43 BRT
State: Bahia
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 11,557
District: Araçás
Explore the interactive satellite map of Araçás, a city in Bahia, Brazil, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Araçás — 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 Araçás.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Brazil operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.2111° S | 38.2025° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -12.2111 | -38.2025 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 12' 40" S | 38° 12' 9" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 12.6666' S | 38° 12.15' W |
| City | Araçás |
| State | Bahia |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Araçás |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 11,557 |
| Elevation | 77 m / 253 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -12.2111, -38.2025 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Araçás 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 Bahia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itanagra | Bahia | E | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Catu | Bahia | SW | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Alagoinhas | Bahia | W | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Pojuca | Bahia | SW | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Entre Rios | Bahia | NE | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Aramari | Bahia | NW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 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 Bahia, the home state of Araçás, along with each city's aerial distance from Salvador, Bahia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador | -12.9756° S | -38.491° W | 4 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Feira de Santana | -12.2667° S | -38.9667° W | 223 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vitória da Conquista | -14.8661° S | -40.8394° W | 876 m | 329 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juazeiro | -9.4117° S | -40.4986° W | 370 m | 453 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Itabuna | -14.7856° S | -39.2803° W | 69 m | 219 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lauro de Freitas | -12.8944° S | -38.3272° W | 10 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Camaçari | -12.6975° S | -38.3242° W | 29 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Porto Seguro | -16.4497° S | -39.0647° W | 4 m | 391 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barreiras | -12.1528° S | -44.99° W | 472 m | 711 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ilhéus | -14.7991° S | -39.0323° W | - | 211 km | 🗺 View Map |
Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport IATA: SSA 79 km (49 mi) from Araçás |
The exact GPS location of Araçás gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Bahia. 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 Bahia 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 Araçás are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Araçás 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 Brazil map
Araçás sits within Bahia, Brazil, in the South America 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 Araçás 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 Bahia. › Browse every city in Bahia
Coordinates for Araçás 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 Brazil. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Araçás are latitude -12.2111° and longitude -38.2025°. In directional format: 12.2111° S, 38.2025° W. These coordinates mark the center of Araçás in Bahia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Araçás is a city in Bahia, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Araçás. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Araçás sits at: Latitude 12° 12' 40" S and Longitude 38° 12' 9" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Araçás has a population of approximately 11,557 people. This is roughly 0.077% of Bahia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Bahia.
The interactive satellite map of Araçás is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -12.2111, -38.2025 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Araçás in Bahia. For broader context, explore the Bahia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Araçás is Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), roughly 79 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Araçás is approximately 91 km (56 mi) from Salvador, the capital of Bahia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Bahia.
Araçás sits at an elevation of approximately 77 meters (253 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Bahia.
The closest cities to Araçás include Itanagra, Catu, Alagoinhas. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Araçás, sunrise is at 05:45 AM and sunset is at 05:29 PM, giving a day length of 11h 43m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Araçás's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Araçás is approximately 1,359 km (845 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,156 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Araçás — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fais, Micronesia, roughly 306 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.
Araçás is approximately 1,122 km (697 mi) W of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
