Current Date And Time In Acaraú, Brazil
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:29:00 BRT
State: Ceará
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 65,264
District: Acaraú
Explore the interactive satellite map of Acaraú, a city in Ceará, 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 Acaraú — 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 Acaraú.
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) | 2.8856° S | 40.12° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -2.8856 | -40.12 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 53' 8" S | 40° 7' 12" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 53.1336' S | 40° 7.2' W |
| City | Acaraú |
| State | Ceará (Ceara) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Acaraú |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 65,264 |
| Elevation | 17 m / 56 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -2.8856, -40.12 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Acaraú 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 Ceará.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruz | Ceará | SW | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Bela Cruz | Ceará | S | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Itarema | Ceará | E | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Marco | Ceará | S | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Jijoca de Jericoacoara | Ceará | W | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Morrinhos | Ceará | S | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 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 Ceará, the home state of Acaraú, along with each city's aerial distance from Fortaleza, Ceará'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | -3.7172° S | -38.5431° W | 18 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caucaia | -3.7361° S | -38.6531° W | 35 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maracanaú | -3.8767° S | -38.6256° W | 54 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juazeiro do Norte | -7.2131° S | -39.3153° W | 413 m | 398 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sobral | -3.6861° S | -40.3497° W | 75 m | 201 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Itapipoca | -3.4944° S | -39.5786° W | 103 m | 118 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Crato | -7.2342° S | -39.4094° W | 430 m | 403 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maranguape | -3.8908° S | -38.6856° W | 76 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Iguatu | -6.3594° S | -39.2986° W | 222 m | 305 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quixadá | -4.9714° S | -39.0153° W | 186 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport IATA: JJD 26 km (16 mi) from Acaraú |
The exact GPS location of Acaraú gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ceará. 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 Ceará 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 Acaraú are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Acaraú 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
Acaraú sits within Ceará, 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 Acaraú 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 Ceará. › Browse every city in Ceará
Coordinates for Acaraú 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 Acaraú are latitude -2.8856° and longitude -40.12°. In directional format: 2.8856° S, 40.12° W. These coordinates mark the center of Acaraú in Ceará and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Acaraú is a city in Ceará, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Acaraú. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Acaraú sits at: Latitude 2° 53' 8" S and Longitude 40° 7' 12" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Acaraú has a population of approximately 65,264 people. This is roughly 0.715% of Ceará's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ceará.
The interactive satellite map of Acaraú is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -2.8856, -40.12 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Acaraú in Ceará. For broader context, explore the Ceará state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Acaraú is Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD), roughly 26 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Acaraú is approximately 198 km (123 mi) from Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Ceará.
Acaraú sits at an elevation of approximately 17 meters (56 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ceará.
The closest cities to Acaraú include Cruz, Bela Cruz, Itarema. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Acaraú, sunrise is at 05:44 AM and sunset is at 05:46 PM, giving a day length of 12h 2m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Acaraú's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Acaraú is approximately 321 km (200 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,460 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Acaraú — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Arbais, Indonesia, roughly 540 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.
Acaraú is approximately 1,669 km (1,037 mi) SW of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
