Current Date And Time In São José dos Basílios, Brazil
Thursday, 13 August 2026
21:54:58 BRT
State: Maranhão
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 6,957
District: São José dos Basílios
Explore the interactive satellite map of São José dos Basílios, 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 São José dos Basílios — 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 São José dos Basílios.
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) | 5.0511° S | 44.5839° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -5.0511 | -44.5839 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 3' 4" S | 44° 35' 2" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 3.0666' S | 44° 35.0334' W |
| City | São José dos Basílios |
| State | Maranhão (Estado de Maranhão) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | São José dos Basílios |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 6,957 |
| Elevation | 71 m / 233 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -5.0511, -44.5839 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from São José dos Basílios 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joselândia | Maranhão | NW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Dom Pedro | Maranhão | E | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Tuntum | Maranhão | S | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Presidente Dutra | Maranhão | S | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Santo Antônio dos Lopes | Maranhão | NE | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Gonçalves Dias | Maranhão | E | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 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 São José dos Basílios, 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 |
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport IATA: THE 195 km (121 mi) from São José dos Basílios |
The exact GPS location of São José dos Basílios 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 São José dos Basílios are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of São José dos Basílios 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
São José dos Basílios 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 São José dos Basílios 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 São José dos Basílios 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 São José dos Basílios are latitude -5.0511° and longitude -44.5839°. In directional format: 5.0511° S, 44.5839° W. These coordinates mark the center of São José dos Basílios in Maranhão and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
São José dos Basílios is a city in Maranhão, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within São José dos Basílios. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, São José dos Basílios sits at: Latitude 5° 3' 4" S and Longitude 44° 35' 2" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
São José dos Basílios has a population of approximately 6,957 people. This is roughly 0.098% 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 São José dos Basílios is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -5.0511, -44.5839 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate São José dos Basílios in Maranhão. For broader context, explore the Maranhão state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to São José dos Basílios is Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE), roughly 195 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
São José dos Basílios is approximately 282 km (175 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.
São José dos Basílios sits at an elevation of approximately 71 meters (233 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 São José dos Basílios include Joselândia, Dom Pedro, Tuntum. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in São José dos Basílios, sunrise is at 06:03 AM and sunset is at 06:02 PM, giving a day length of 11h 58m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from São José dos Basílios's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
São José dos Basílios is approximately 562 km (349 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,944 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of São José dos Basílios — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Angaur, Palau, roughly 250 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.
São José dos Basílios is approximately 1,248 km (775 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.
