Current Date And Time In Riacho da Cruz, Brazil
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:05:48 BRT
State: Rio Grande do Norte
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 2,701
District: Riacho da Cruz
Explore the interactive satellite map of Riacho da Cruz, 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 Riacho da Cruz — 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 Riacho da Cruz.
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) | 5.9364° S | 37.9464° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -5.9364 | -37.9464 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 56' 11" S | 37° 56' 47" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 56.1834' S | 37° 56.7834' W |
| City | Riacho da Cruz |
| State | Rio Grande do Norte |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Riacho da Cruz |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 2,701 |
| Elevation | 171 m / 561 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -5.9364, -37.9464 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Riacho da Cruz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viçosa | Rio Grande do Norte | S | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Portalegre | Rio Grande do Norte | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Taboleiro Grande | Rio Grande do Norte | W | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Itaú | Rio Grande do Norte | NW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Umarizal | Rio Grande do Norte | E | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Martins | Rio Grande do Norte | S | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 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 Riacho da Cruz, 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 104 km (65 mi) from Riacho da Cruz |
The exact GPS location of Riacho da Cruz 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 Riacho da Cruz are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Riacho da Cruz 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
Riacho da Cruz 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 Riacho da Cruz 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 Riacho da Cruz 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 Riacho da Cruz are latitude -5.9364° and longitude -37.9464°. In directional format: 5.9364° S, 37.9464° W. These coordinates mark the center of Riacho da Cruz in Rio Grande do Norte and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Riacho da Cruz is a city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Riacho da Cruz. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Riacho da Cruz sits at: Latitude 5° 56' 11" S and Longitude 37° 56' 47" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Riacho da Cruz has a population of approximately 2,701 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 Riacho da Cruz is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -5.9364, -37.9464 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Riacho da Cruz in Rio Grande do Norte. For broader context, explore the Rio Grande do Norte state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Riacho da Cruz is Dix-Sept Rosado Airport (MVF), roughly 104 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Riacho da Cruz is approximately 303 km (188 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.
Riacho da Cruz sits at an elevation of approximately 171 meters (561 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 Riacho da Cruz include Viçosa, Portalegre, Taboleiro Grande. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Riacho da Cruz, 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 Riacho da Cruz's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Riacho da Cruz is approximately 661 km (411 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,202 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Riacho da Cruz — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Eauripik, Micronesia, roughly 137 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.
Riacho da Cruz is approximately 1,544 km (959 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.
