Current Date And Time In João Costa, Brazil
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:23:17 BRT
State: Piauí
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 2,970
District: João Costa
Explore the interactive satellite map of João Costa, a city in Piauí, 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 João Costa — 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 João Costa.
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) | 8.4901° S | 42.4174° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -8.4901 | -42.4174 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 29' 24" S | 42° 25' 3" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 29.4078' S | 42° 25.0452' W |
| City | João Costa |
| State | Piauí |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | João Costa |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 2,970 |
| Elevation | 296 m / 971 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -8.4901, -42.4174 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from João Costa 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 Piauí.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São João do Piauí | Piauí | NE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Coronel José Dias | Piauí | S | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Pedro Laurentino | Piauí | N | 49 km | 31 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Tamboril do Piauí | Piauí | W | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 View |
| Brejo do Piauí | Piauí | NW | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Nova Santa Rita | Piauí | NE | 61 km | 38 mi | ~1h 1m | 🗺 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 Piauí, the home state of João Costa, along with each city's aerial distance from Teresina, Piauí'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresina | -5.0892° S | -42.8019° W | 87 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Parnaíba | -2.9047° S | -41.7767° W | 9 m | 268 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Picos | -7.0769° S | -41.4669° W | 203 m | 266 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Piripiri | -4.2733° S | -41.7769° W | 164 m | 145 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Floriano | -6.7669° S | -43.0225° W | 114 m | 188 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barras | -4.2444° S | -42.2944° W | 89 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Altos | -5.0381° S | -42.46° W | 192 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| União | -4.5858° S | -42.8642° W | 60 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Campo Maior | -4.8278° S | -42.1686° W | 128 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| José de Freitas | -4.7564° S | -42.5756° W | 131 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport IATA: PNZ 225 km (140 mi) from João Costa |
The exact GPS location of João Costa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Piauí. 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 Piauí 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 João Costa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of João Costa 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
João Costa sits within Piauí, 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 João Costa 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 Piauí. › Browse every city in Piauí
Coordinates for João Costa 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 João Costa are latitude -8.4901° and longitude -42.4174°. In directional format: 8.4901° S, 42.4174° W. These coordinates mark the center of João Costa in Piauí and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
João Costa is a city in Piauí, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within João Costa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, João Costa sits at: Latitude 8° 29' 24" S and Longitude 42° 25' 3" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
João Costa has a population of approximately 2,970 people. This is roughly 0.091% of Piauí's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Piauí.
The interactive satellite map of João Costa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -8.4901, -42.4174 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate João Costa in Piauí. For broader context, explore the Piauí state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to João Costa is Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ), roughly 225 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
João Costa is approximately 381 km (236 mi) from Teresina, the capital of Piauí, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Piauí.
João Costa sits at an elevation of approximately 296 meters (971 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Piauí.
The closest cities to João Costa include São João do Piauí, Coronel José Dias, Pedro Laurentino. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in João Costa, sunrise is at 05:58 AM and sunset is at 05:50 PM, giving a day length of 11h 51m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from João Costa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
João Costa is approximately 945 km (587 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,670 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of João Costa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ngulu, Micronesia, roughly 12 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.
João Costa is approximately 1,008 km (626 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.
