Current Date And Time In Palmares, Brazil
Saturday, 01 August 2026
18:03:43 BRT
State: Pernambuco
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 54,584
District: Palmares
Explore the interactive satellite map of Palmares, a city in Pernambuco, 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 Palmares — 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 Palmares.
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) | 8.6833° S | 35.5917° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -8.6833 | -35.5917 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 40' 60" S | 35° 35' 30" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 40.9998' S | 35° 35.5002' W |
| City | Palmares |
| State | Pernambuco |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Palmares |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 54,584 |
| Elevation | 115 m / 377 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -8.6833, -35.5917 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Palmares 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 Pernambuco.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Água Preta | Pernambuco | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Joaquim Nabuco | Pernambuco | NE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Xexéu | Pernambuco | S | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Catende | Pernambuco | W | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Jaqueira | Pernambuco | W | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Cortês | Pernambuco | N | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 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 Pernambuco, the home state of Palmares, along with each city's aerial distance from Recife, Pernambuco'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife | -8.0539° S | -34.8811° W | 8 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jaboatão | -8.1803° S | -35.0014° W | 88 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | -8.1128° S | -35.0147° W | 48 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caruaru | -8.2833° S | -35.9761° W | 568 m | 123 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Petrolina | -9.3986° S | -40.5008° W | 383 m | 635 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Olinda | -8.0089° S | -34.8553° W | 37 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paulista | -7.9408° S | -34.8731° W | 20 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | -8.2877° S | -35.0293° W | 35 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Camaragibe | -8.0217° S | -34.9811° W | 43 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Garanhuns | -8.882° S | -36.5022° W | 950 m | 201 km | 🗺 View Map |
Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport IATA: MCZ 95 km (59 mi) from Palmares |
The exact GPS location of Palmares gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Pernambuco. 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 Pernambuco 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 Palmares are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Palmares 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
Palmares sits within Pernambuco, 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 Palmares 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 Pernambuco. › Browse every city in Pernambuco
Coordinates for Palmares 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 Palmares are latitude -8.6833° and longitude -35.5917°. In directional format: 8.6833° S, 35.5917° W. These coordinates mark the center of Palmares in Pernambuco and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Palmares is a city in Pernambuco, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Palmares. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Palmares sits at: Latitude 8° 40' 60" S and Longitude 35° 35' 30" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Palmares has a population of approximately 54,584 people. This is roughly 0.568% of Pernambuco's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Pernambuco.
The interactive satellite map of Palmares is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -8.6833, -35.5917 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Palmares in Pernambuco. For broader context, explore the Pernambuco state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Palmares is Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ), roughly 95 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Palmares is approximately 105 km (65 mi) from Recife, the capital of Pernambuco, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Pernambuco.
Palmares sits at an elevation of approximately 115 meters (377 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Pernambuco.
The closest cities to Palmares include Água Preta, Joaquim Nabuco, Xexéu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Palmares, sunrise is at 05:35 AM and sunset is at 05:22 PM, giving a day length of 11h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Palmares's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Palmares is approximately 967 km (601 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,917 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Palmares — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Faraulep, Micronesia, roughly 15 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.
Palmares is approximately 1,555 km (966 mi) SW of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
