Current Date And Time In Gamboa, Brazil
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:55:40 BRT
State: Rio de Janeiro
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 11,416
District: Rio de Janeiro
Explore the interactive satellite map of Gamboa, a city in Rio de Janeiro, 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 Gamboa — 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 Gamboa.
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) | 22.8976° S | 43.1928° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -22.8976 | -43.1928 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 53' 51" S | 43° 11' 34" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 53.8542' S | 43° 11.5656' W |
| City | Gamboa |
| State | Rio de Janeiro (Estado de Rio de Janeiro) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Rio de Janeiro |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 11,416 |
| Elevation | 16 m / 52 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -22.8976, -43.1928 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gamboa 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 Rio de Janeiro.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saúde | Rio de Janeiro | E | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Santo Cristo | Rio de Janeiro | W | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro | SE | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Cidade Nova | Rio de Janeiro | SW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Teresa | Rio de Janeiro | S | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Estácio | Rio de Janeiro | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 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 Rio de Janeiro, the home state of Gamboa, along with each city's aerial distance from Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro | -22.9064° S | -43.1822° W | 12 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nova Iguaçu | -22.7592° S | -43.4511° W | 36 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Duque de Caxias | -22.7856° S | -43.3117° W | 15 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | -21.7523° S | -41.3304° W | 13 m | 230 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São João de Meriti | -22.8039° S | -43.3722° W | 14 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Belford Roxo | -22.7642° S | -43.3994° W | 22 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Niterói | -22.8833° S | -43.1036° W | 44 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Volta Redonda | -22.5231° S | -44.1042° W | 400 m | 104 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Petrópolis | -22.505° S | -43.1786° W | 819 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Magé | -22.6528° S | -43.0406° W | 8 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
Santos Dumont Airport IATA: SDU 3 km (2 mi) from Gamboa |
The exact GPS location of Gamboa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Rio de Janeiro. 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Gamboa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Gamboa 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
Gamboa sits within Rio de Janeiro, 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 Gamboa 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 Rio de Janeiro. › Browse every city in Rio de Janeiro
Coordinates for Gamboa 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 Gamboa are latitude -22.8976° and longitude -43.1928°. In directional format: 22.8976° S, 43.1928° W. These coordinates mark the center of Gamboa in Rio de Janeiro and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Gamboa is a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Rio de Janeiro. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Gamboa sits at: Latitude 22° 53' 51" S and Longitude 43° 11' 34" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Gamboa has a population of approximately 11,416 people. This is roughly 0.065% of Rio de Janeiro's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Rio de Janeiro.
The interactive satellite map of Gamboa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -22.8976, -43.1928 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gamboa in Rio de Janeiro. For broader context, explore the Rio de Janeiro state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Gamboa is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Gamboa is approximately 1 km (1 mi) from Rio de Janeiro, the capital of Rio de Janeiro, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Rio de Janeiro.
Gamboa sits at an elevation of approximately 16 meters (52 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rio de Janeiro.
The closest cities to Gamboa include Saúde, Santo Cristo, Rio de Janeiro. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Gamboa, sunrise is at 06:17 AM and sunset is at 05:37 PM, giving a day length of 11h 19m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gamboa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Gamboa is approximately 2,549 km (1,584 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,429 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Gamboa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nakano, Japan, roughly 651 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.
Gamboa is approximately 934 km (581 mi) NW of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
