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Montes Altos, Maranhão, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Montes Altos, Brazil

Sunday, 26 July 2026
21:18:16 BRT
State: Maranhão
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 9,106
District: Montes Altos

🗺 Map of Montes Altos, Maranhão, Brazil – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Montes Altos, 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 Montes Altos — 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 Montes Altos.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Montes Altos, Maranhão

📍 LATITUDE
5.833°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
47.067°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)5.8333° S47.0667° W
Signed Decimal Degrees-5.8333-47.0667
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)5° 49' 60" S47° 4' 0" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)5° 49.9998' S47° 4.0002' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Montes Altos Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:18 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:11 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
11h 53m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:14 PM
Calculated for today (26 Jul 2026) from Montes Altos’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Montes Altos’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
649 km
(403 mi) • Montes Altos is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
5,212 km
(3,239 mi) • Montes Altos is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
5.833° N, 132.933° E
The point exactly opposite Montes Altos through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Montes Altos, you'd surface nearest to Dongosaru, Palau, about 97 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Montes Altos

📍 Location Details

CityMontes Altos
StateMaranhão (Estado de Maranhão)
CountryBrazil
ContinentSouth America
DistrictMontes Altos
Time Zone-05:00 to -02:00

📈 Area & Population

Population9,106
Elevation242 m / 794 ft
GPS (DD)-5.8333, -47.0667

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Montes Altos

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Maranhão
Parent Country: Brazil

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 9,106
🏆 State Rank: #181 of 218 most populous in Maranhão
🏠 Share of Maranhão Population: 0.129%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Montes Altos 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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
BuritiramaMaranhãoN27 km17 mi~27m🗺 View
BuritiranaMaranhãoN27 km17 mi~27m🗺 View
Governador Edison LobãoMaranhãoW34 km21 mi~34m🗺 View
Ribamar FiqueneMaranhãoW37 km23 mi~37m🗺 View
Lajeado NovoMaranhãoS40 km25 mi~40m🗺 View
Sítio NovoMaranhãoE41 km25 mi~41m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Montes Altos to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • São Luís
478 km (297 mi)
NE of Montes Altos • ~7h 58m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Brasilia
1,110 km (690 mi)
S of Montes Altos • ~18h 30m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Maranhão

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Maranhão, the home state of Montes Altos, 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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
São Luís-2.5297° S-44.3028° W29 m0 km🗺 View Map
São José de Ribamar-2.5557° S-44.0599° W6 m27 km🗺 View Map
Imperatriz-5.5264° S-47.4917° W127 m486 km🗺 View Map
Timon-5.0942° S-42.8367° W76 m328 km🗺 View Map
Caxias-4.8589° S-43.3561° W83 m279 km🗺 View Map
Paço do Lumiar-2.5322° S-44.1075° W16 m22 km🗺 View Map
Codó-4.4553° S-43.8856° W44 m219 km🗺 View Map
Açailândia-4.9467° S-47.5047° W243 m445 km🗺 View Map
Bacabal-4.2325° S-44.7816° W24 m197 km🗺 View Map
Balsas-7.5325° S-46.0356° W254 m588 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport
IATA: IMP
55 km (34 mi) from Montes Altos
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🌍 Montes Altos Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Montes Altos Matter

The exact GPS location of Montes Altos 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

📈 Coordinate Formats for Montes Altos Mapping

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 Montes Altos are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Montes Altos

The satellite view of Montes Altos 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

🌎 Regional Position of Montes Altos in Maranhão

Montes Altos 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Montes Altos Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Montes Altos 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

💻 Using Montes Altos Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Montes Altos 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

📊 How to Use Montes Altos Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Montes Altos directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Montes Altos. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Maranhão CitiesAccess the full city directory for Maranhão ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Montes Altos Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Montes Altos?

The GPS coordinates of Montes Altos are latitude -5.8333° and longitude -47.0667°. In directional format: 5.8333° S, 47.0667° W. These coordinates mark the center of Montes Altos in Maranhão and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Montes Altos located?

Montes Altos is a city in Maranhão, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Montes Altos. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Montes Altos?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Montes Altos sits at: Latitude 5° 49' 60" S and Longitude 47° 4' 0" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Montes Altos?

Montes Altos has a population of approximately 9,106 people. This is roughly 0.129% of Maranhão's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Maranhão.

🗺 How can I view Montes Altos on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Montes Altos is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -5.8333, -47.0667 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Montes Altos in Maranhão. For broader context, explore the Maranhão state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Montes Altos?

The nearest airport to Montes Altos is Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP), roughly 55 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Montes Altos from São Luís?

Montes Altos is approximately 478 km (297 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.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Montes Altos?

Montes Altos sits at an elevation of approximately 242 meters (794 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Maranhão.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Montes Altos?

The closest cities to Montes Altos include Buritirama, Buritirana, Governador Edison Lobão. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Montes Altos today?

Today in Montes Altos, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 06:11 PM, giving a day length of 11h 53m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Montes Altos's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Montes Altos from the Equator?

Montes Altos is approximately 649 km (403 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,212 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Montes Altos?

The antipodal point of Montes Altos — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Dongosaru, Palau, roughly 97 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.

🚗 How far is Montes Altos from Brasilia, the capital of Brazil?

Montes Altos is approximately 1,110 km (690 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.