Current Date And Time In São Rafael, Brazil
Thursday, 13 August 2026
08:44:49 BRT
State: Rio Grande do Norte
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 7,711
District: São Rafael
Explore the interactive satellite map of São Rafael, 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 São Rafael — 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 São Rafael.
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) | 5.8019° S | 36.8868° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -5.8019 | -36.8868 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 48' 7" S | 36° 53' 12" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 48.1146' S | 36° 53.205' W |
| City | São Rafael |
| State | Rio Grande do Norte |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | São Rafael |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 7,711 |
| Elevation | 78 m / 256 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -5.8019, -36.8868 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from São Rafael 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itajá | Rio Grande do Norte | N | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Paraú | Rio Grande do Norte | W | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Açu | Rio Grande do Norte | N | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Jucurutu | Rio Grande do Norte | SW | 30 km | 18 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Santana do Matos | Rio Grande do Norte | SE | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Ipanguaçu | Rio Grande do Norte | N | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 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 São Rafael, 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 85 km (53 mi) from São Rafael |
The exact GPS location of São Rafael 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 São Rafael are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of São Rafael 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
São Rafael 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 São Rafael 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 São Rafael 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 São Rafael are latitude -5.8019° and longitude -36.8868°. In directional format: 5.8019° S, 36.8868° W. These coordinates mark the center of São Rafael in Rio Grande do Norte and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
São Rafael is a city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within São Rafael. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, São Rafael sits at: Latitude 5° 48' 7" S and Longitude 36° 53' 12" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
São Rafael has a population of approximately 7,711 people. This is roughly 0.216% 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 São Rafael is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -5.8019, -36.8868 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate São Rafael in Rio Grande do Norte. For broader context, explore the Rio Grande do Norte state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to São Rafael is Dix-Sept Rosado Airport (MVF), roughly 85 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
São Rafael is approximately 186 km (115 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.
São Rafael sits at an elevation of approximately 78 meters (256 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 São Rafael include Itajá, Paraú, Açu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in São Rafael, sunrise is at 05:33 AM and sunset is at 05:30 PM, giving a day length of 11h 57m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from São Rafael's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
São Rafael is approximately 646 km (401 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,085 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of São Rafael — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Eauripik, Micronesia, roughly 99 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.
São Rafael is approximately 1,638 km (1,018 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.
