Current Date And Time In Francisco Dantas, Brazil
Thursday, 13 August 2026
18:23:47 BRT
State: Rio Grande do Norte
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 2,700
District: Francisco Dantas
Explore the interactive satellite map of Francisco Dantas, a city in Rio Grande do Norte, 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 Francisco Dantas — 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 Francisco Dantas.
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) | 6.0888° S | 38.1235° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -6.0888 | -38.1235 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 5' 20" S | 38° 7' 24" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 5.3304' S | 38° 7.4076' W |
| City | Francisco Dantas |
| State | Rio Grande do Norte |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Francisco Dantas |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 2,700 |
| Elevation | 465 m / 1,526 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -6.0888, -38.1235 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Francisco Dantas 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 Grande do Norte.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau dos Ferros | Rio Grande do Norte | W | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| São Francisco do Oeste | Rio Grande do Norte | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Rafael Fernandes | Rio Grande do Norte | SW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Portalegre | Rio Grande do Norte | NE | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Serrinha dos Pintos | Rio Grande do Norte | E | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Taboleiro Grande | Rio Grande do Norte | NE | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 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 Grande do Norte, the home state of Francisco Dantas, along with each city's aerial distance from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natal | -5.795° S | -35.2094° W | 32 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Parnamirim | -5.9156° S | -35.2628° W | 56 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mossoró | -5.1875° S | -37.3442° W | 24 m | 246 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São Gonçalo do Amarante | -5.7933° S | -35.3294° W | 15 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Macaíba | -5.8583° S | -35.3539° W | 16 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ceará-Mirim | -5.6344° S | -35.4256° W | 37 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Extremoz | -5.7056° S | -35.3072° W | 48 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caicó | -6.4583° S | -37.0978° W | 161 m | 221 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Açu | -5.5767° S | -36.9086° W | 36 m | 190 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São José de Mipibu | -6.0747° S | -35.2378° W | 63 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
Dix-Sept Rosado Airport IATA: MVF 130 km (80 mi) from Francisco Dantas |
The exact GPS location of Francisco Dantas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Rio Grande do Norte. 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 Grande do Norte 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 Francisco Dantas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Francisco Dantas 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
Francisco Dantas sits within Rio Grande do Norte, 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 Francisco Dantas 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 Grande do Norte. › Browse every city in Rio Grande do Norte
Coordinates for Francisco Dantas 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 Francisco Dantas are latitude -6.0888° and longitude -38.1235°. In directional format: 6.0888° S, 38.1235° W. These coordinates mark the center of Francisco Dantas in Rio Grande do Norte and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Francisco Dantas is a city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Francisco Dantas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Francisco Dantas sits at: Latitude 6° 5' 20" S and Longitude 38° 7' 24" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Francisco Dantas has a population of approximately 2,700 people. This is roughly 0.076% of Rio Grande do Norte's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Rio Grande do Norte.
The interactive satellite map of Francisco Dantas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.0888, -38.1235 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Francisco Dantas in Rio Grande do Norte. For broader context, explore the Rio Grande do Norte state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Francisco Dantas is Dix-Sept Rosado Airport (MVF), roughly 130 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Francisco Dantas is approximately 324 km (201 mi) from Natal, the capital of Rio Grande do Norte, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Rio Grande do Norte.
Francisco Dantas sits at an elevation of approximately 465 meters (1,526 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rio Grande do Norte.
The closest cities to Francisco Dantas include Pau dos Ferros, São Francisco do Oeste, Rafael Fernandes. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Francisco Dantas, sunrise is at 05:38 AM and sunset is at 05:35 PM, giving a day length of 11h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Francisco Dantas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Francisco Dantas is approximately 678 km (421 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,220 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Francisco Dantas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Eauripik, Micronesia, roughly 145 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.
Francisco Dantas is approximately 1,518 km (943 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.
