Current Date And Time In Cantanhede, Brazil
Sunday, 26 July 2026
13:18:54 BRT
State: Maranhão
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 24,303
District: Cantanhede
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cantanhede, a city in Maranhão, 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 Cantanhede — 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 Cantanhede.
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) | 3.6333° S | 44.3767° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.6333 | -44.3767 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 37' 60" S | 44° 22' 36" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 37.9998' S | 44° 22.6002' W |
| City | Cantanhede |
| State | Maranhão (Estado de Maranhão) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Cantanhede |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 24,303 |
| Elevation | 25 m / 82 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -3.6333, -44.3767 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cantanhede 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 Maranhão.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matões do Norte | Maranhão | W | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Pirapemas | Maranhão | SE | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Miranda do Norte | Maranhão | W | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Itapecuru Mirim | Maranhão | N | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Presidente Vargas | Maranhão | NE | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| São Mateus do Maranhão | Maranhão | S | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 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 Maranhão, the home state of Cantanhede, along with each city's aerial distance from São Luís, Maranhão'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Luís | -2.5297° S | -44.3028° W | 29 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São José de Ribamar | -2.5557° S | -44.0599° W | 6 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Imperatriz | -5.5264° S | -47.4917° W | 127 m | 486 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Timon | -5.0942° S | -42.8367° W | 76 m | 328 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caxias | -4.8589° S | -43.3561° W | 83 m | 279 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paço do Lumiar | -2.5322° S | -44.1075° W | 16 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Codó | -4.4553° S | -43.8856° W | 44 m | 219 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Açailândia | -4.9467° S | -47.5047° W | 243 m | 445 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bacabal | -4.2325° S | -44.7816° W | 24 m | 197 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Balsas | -7.5325° S | -46.0356° W | 254 m | 588 km | 🗺 View Map |
Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport IATA: SLZ 117 km (73 mi) from Cantanhede |
The exact GPS location of Cantanhede gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Maranhão. 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 Maranhão 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 Cantanhede are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cantanhede 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
Cantanhede sits within Maranhão, 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 Cantanhede 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 Maranhão. › Browse every city in Maranhão
Coordinates for Cantanhede 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 Cantanhede are latitude -3.6333° and longitude -44.3767°. In directional format: 3.6333° S, 44.3767° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cantanhede in Maranhão and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cantanhede is a city in Maranhão, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Cantanhede. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cantanhede sits at: Latitude 3° 37' 60" S and Longitude 44° 22' 36" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Cantanhede has a population of approximately 24,303 people. This is roughly 0.343% of Maranhão's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Maranhão.
The interactive satellite map of Cantanhede is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.6333, -44.3767 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cantanhede in Maranhão. For broader context, explore the Maranhão state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cantanhede is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ), roughly 117 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cantanhede is approximately 123 km (76 mi) from São Luís, the capital of Maranhão, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Maranhão.
Cantanhede sits at an elevation of approximately 25 meters (82 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Maranhão.
The closest cities to Cantanhede include Matões do Norte, Pirapemas, Miranda do Norte. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cantanhede, sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 06:03 PM, giving a day length of 11h 59m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cantanhede's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cantanhede is approximately 404 km (251 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,930 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cantanhede — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Angaur, Palau, roughly 399 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.
Cantanhede is approximately 1,405 km (873 mi) S of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
