Current Date And Time In Balsas, Brazil
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:03:44 BRT
State: Maranhão
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 101,767
District: Balsas
Explore the interactive satellite map of Balsas, 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 Balsas — 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 Balsas.
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) | 7.5325° S | 46.0356° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -7.5325 | -46.0356 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 31' 57" S | 46° 2' 8" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 31.95' S | 46° 2.1336' W |
| City | Balsas |
| State | Maranhão (Estado de Maranhão) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Balsas |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 101,767 |
| Elevation | 254 m / 833 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -7.5325, -46.0356 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balsas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Colinas | Maranhão | NW | 52 km | 32 mi | ~52m | 🗺 View |
| Fortaleza dos Nogueiras | Maranhão | N | 65 km | 40 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 View |
| Riachão | Maranhão | W | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Bom Jardim | Maranhão | NW | 76 km | 47 mi | ~1h 16m | 🗺 View |
| São Raimundo das Mangabeiras | Maranhão | NE | 83 km | 52 mi | ~1h 23m | 🗺 View |
| Sambaíba | Maranhão | NE | 88 km | 54 mi | ~1h 28m | 🗺 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 Balsas, 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 |
| Barra do Corda | -5.5056° S | -45.2433° W | 148 m | 347 km | 🗺 View Map |
Araguaína Airport IATA: AUX 245 km (153 mi) from Balsas |
The exact GPS location of Balsas 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 Balsas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Balsas 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
Balsas 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 Balsas 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 Balsas 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 Balsas are latitude -7.5325° and longitude -46.0356°. In directional format: 7.5325° S, 46.0356° W. These coordinates mark the center of Balsas in Maranhão and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Balsas is a city in Maranhão, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Balsas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Balsas sits at: Latitude 7° 31' 57" S and Longitude 46° 2' 8" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Balsas has a population of approximately 101,767 people. This is roughly 1.438% 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 Balsas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -7.5325, -46.0356 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balsas in Maranhão. For broader context, explore the Maranhão state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Balsas is Araguaína Airport (AUX), roughly 245 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Balsas is approximately 588 km (366 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.
Balsas sits at an elevation of approximately 254 meters (833 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 Balsas include Nova Colinas, Fortaleza dos Nogueiras, Riachão. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Balsas, sunrise is at 06:12 AM and sunset is at 06:05 PM, giving a day length of 11h 53m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balsas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balsas is approximately 839 km (521 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,080 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balsas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ngerekebesang Hamlet, Palau, roughly 57 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.
Balsas is approximately 940 km (584 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.
