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Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Santa Cruz, Brazil

Thursday, 13 August 2026
05:45:19 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 37,313
District: Santa Cruz

🗺 Map of Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Santa 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 Santa 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 Santa 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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Norte

📍 LATITUDE
6.229°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
36.023°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)6.2294° S36.0228° W
Signed Decimal Degrees-6.2294-36.0228
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)6° 13' 46" S36° 1' 22" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)6° 13.7664' S36° 1.3668' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Santa Cruz Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:30 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:27 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
11h 56m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:28 AM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Santa Cruz’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Santa Cruz’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
693 km
(431 mi) • Santa Cruz is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
3,986 km
(2,477 mi) • Santa Cruz is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
6.229° N, 143.977° E
The point exactly opposite Santa Cruz through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Santa Cruz, you'd surface nearest to Eauripik, Micronesia, about 116 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Santa Cruz

📍 Location Details

CitySanta Cruz
StateRio Grande do Norte
CountryBrazil
ContinentSouth America
DistrictSanta Cruz
Time Zone-05:00 to -02:00

📈 Area & Population

Population37,313
Elevation230 m / 755 ft
GPS (DD)-6.2294, -36.0228

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Santa Cruz

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Rio Grande do Norte
Parent Country: Brazil

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 37,313
🏆 State Rank: #12 of 185 most populous in Rio Grande do Norte
🏠 Share of Rio Grande do Norte Population: 1.045%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Santa 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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
Lajes PintadasRio Grande do NorteNW14 km8 mi~14m🗺 View
São Bento do TrairiRio Grande do NorteSW14 km9 mi~14m🗺 View
Campo RedondoRio Grande do NorteW18 km11 mi~18m🗺 View
Sítio NovoRio Grande do NorteNE19 km12 mi~19m🗺 View
TangaráRio Grande do NorteE25 km15 mi~25m🗺 View
Coronel EzequielRio Grande do NorteSW27 km17 mi~27m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Santa Cruz to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Natal
102 km (63 mi)
NE of Santa Cruz • ~1h 42m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Brasilia
1,677 km (1,042 mi)
SW of Santa Cruz • ~27h 57m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Rio Grande do Norte

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Rio Grande do Norte, the home state of Santa 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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Natal-5.795° S-35.2094° W32 m0 km🗺 View Map
Parnamirim-5.9156° S-35.2628° W56 m15 km🗺 View Map
Mossoró-5.1875° S-37.3442° W24 m246 km🗺 View Map
São Gonçalo do Amarante-5.7933° S-35.3294° W15 m13 km🗺 View Map
Macaíba-5.8583° S-35.3539° W16 m17 km🗺 View Map
Ceará-Mirim-5.6344° S-35.4256° W37 m30 km🗺 View Map
Extremoz-5.7056° S-35.3072° W48 m15 km🗺 View Map
Caicó-6.4583° S-37.0978° W161 m221 km🗺 View Map
Açu-5.5767° S-36.9086° W36 m190 km🗺 View Map
São José de Mipibu-6.0747° S-35.2378° W63 m31 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport
IATA: NAT
89 km (55 mi) from Santa Cruz
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🌍 Santa Cruz Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Santa Cruz Matter

The exact GPS location of Santa 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

📈 Coordinate Formats for Santa Cruz Mapping

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 Santa Cruz are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Santa Cruz

The satellite view of Santa 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

🌎 Regional Position of Santa Cruz in Rio Grande do Norte

Santa 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Santa Cruz Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Santa 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

💻 Using Santa Cruz Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Santa 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

📊 How to Use Santa Cruz Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Santa Cruz directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Santa Cruz. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Rio Grande do Norte CitiesAccess the full city directory for Rio Grande do Norte ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Cruz Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Santa Cruz?

The GPS coordinates of Santa Cruz are latitude -6.2294° and longitude -36.0228°. In directional format: 6.2294° S, 36.0228° W. These coordinates mark the center of Santa Cruz in Rio Grande do Norte and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Santa Cruz located?

Santa Cruz is a city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Santa Cruz. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Santa Cruz?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Santa Cruz sits at: Latitude 6° 13' 46" S and Longitude 36° 1' 22" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz has a population of approximately 37,313 people. This is roughly 1.045% 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.

🗺 How can I view Santa Cruz on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Santa Cruz is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.2294, -36.0228 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Santa Cruz in Rio Grande do Norte. For broader context, explore the Rio Grande do Norte state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Santa Cruz?

The nearest airport to Santa Cruz is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT), roughly 89 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Santa Cruz from Natal?

Santa Cruz is approximately 102 km (63 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.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz sits at an elevation of approximately 230 meters (755 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rio Grande do Norte.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Santa Cruz?

The closest cities to Santa Cruz include Lajes Pintadas, São Bento do Trairi, Campo Redondo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Santa Cruz today?

Today in Santa Cruz, sunrise is at 05:30 AM and sunset is at 05:27 PM, giving a day length of 11h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Santa Cruz's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Santa Cruz from the Equator?

Santa Cruz is approximately 693 km (431 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,986 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Santa Cruz?

The antipodal point of Santa Cruz — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Eauripik, Micronesia, roughly 116 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.

🚗 How far is Santa Cruz from Brasilia, the capital of Brazil?

Santa Cruz is approximately 1,677 km (1,042 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.