Current Date And Time In Formosa da Serra Negra, Brazil
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
18:14:35 BRT
State: Maranhão
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 17,719
District: Formosa da Serra Negra
Explore the interactive satellite map of Formosa da Serra Negra, 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 Formosa da Serra Negra — 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 Formosa da Serra Negra.
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) | 6.4446° S | 46.1888° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -6.4446 | -46.1888 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 26' 40" S | 46° 11' 20" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 26.6748' S | 46° 11.3298' W |
| City | Formosa da Serra Negra |
| State | Maranhão (Estado de Maranhão) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Formosa da Serra Negra |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 17,719 |
| Elevation | 340 m / 1,116 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -6.4446, -46.1888 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Formosa da Serra Negra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Pedro dos Crentes | Maranhão | SW | 57 km | 35 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Fortaleza dos Nogueiras | Maranhão | S | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
| Grajaú | Maranhão | N | 70 km | 43 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Bom Jardim | Maranhão | SW | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 View |
| Nova Colinas | Maranhão | S | 76 km | 47 mi | ~1h 16m | 🗺 View |
| Feira Nova do Maranhão | Maranhão | SW | 79 km | 49 mi | ~1h 19m | 🗺 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 Formosa da Serra Negra, 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 |
Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport IATA: IMP 173 km (108 mi) from Formosa da Serra Negra |
The exact GPS location of Formosa da Serra Negra 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 Formosa da Serra Negra are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Formosa da Serra Negra 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
Formosa da Serra Negra 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 Formosa da Serra Negra 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 Formosa da Serra Negra 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 Formosa da Serra Negra are latitude -6.4446° and longitude -46.1888°. In directional format: 6.4446° S, 46.1888° W. These coordinates mark the center of Formosa da Serra Negra in Maranhão and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Formosa da Serra Negra is a city in Maranhão, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Formosa da Serra Negra. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Formosa da Serra Negra sits at: Latitude 6° 26' 40" S and Longitude 46° 11' 20" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Formosa da Serra Negra has a population of approximately 17,719 people. This is roughly 0.250% 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 Formosa da Serra Negra is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.4446, -46.1888 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Formosa da Serra Negra in Maranhão. For broader context, explore the Maranhão state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Formosa da Serra Negra is Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP), roughly 173 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Formosa da Serra Negra is approximately 483 km (300 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.
Formosa da Serra Negra sits at an elevation of approximately 340 meters (1,116 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 Formosa da Serra Negra include São Pedro dos Crentes, Fortaleza dos Nogueiras, Grajaú. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Formosa da Serra Negra, sunrise is at 06:12 AM and sunset is at 06:07 PM, giving a day length of 11h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Formosa da Serra Negra's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Formosa da Serra Negra is approximately 717 km (446 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,109 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Formosa da Serra Negra — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Angaur, Palau, roughly 62 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.
Formosa da Serra Negra is approximately 1,055 km (656 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.
