Current Date And Time In Barracão, Brazil
Thursday, 13 August 2026
17:20:27 BRT
State: Rio Grande do Sul
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 4,831
District: Barracão
Explore the interactive satellite map of Barracão, a city in Rio Grande do Sul, 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 Barracão — 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 Barracão.
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) | 27.6717° S | 51.4606° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -27.6717 | -51.4606 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 27° 40' 18" S | 51° 27' 38" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 27° 40.3002' S | 51° 27.6336' W |
| City | Barracão |
| State | Rio Grande do Sul (Estado de Rio Grande del Sur) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Barracão |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 4,831 |
| Elevation | 740 m / 2,428 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -27.6717, -51.4606 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Barracão 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 Sul.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São José do Ouro | Rio Grande do Sul | SW | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Cacique Doble | Rio Grande do Sul | SW | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Machadinho | Rio Grande do Sul | NW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Tupanci do Sul | Rio Grande do Sul | S | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Paim Filho | Rio Grande do Sul | W | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Santo Expedito do Sul | Rio Grande do Sul | SW | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 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 Sul, the home state of Barracão, along with each city's aerial distance from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre | -30.0328° S | -51.2302° W | 46 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caxias do Sul | -29.1681° S | -51.1794° W | 787 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Canoas | -29.9178° S | -51.1836° W | 25 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pelotas | -31.77° S | -52.341° W | 15 m | 220 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Viamão | -30.0811° S | -51.0233° W | 108 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Maria | -29.6842° S | -53.8069° W | 146 m | 251 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gravataí | -29.9422° S | -50.9928° W | 41 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Novo Hamburgo | -29.6783° S | -51.1306° W | 56 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São Leopoldo | -29.7603° S | -51.1472° W | 10 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rio Grande | -32.035° S | -52.0986° W | 7 m | 238 km | 🗺 View Map |
Lauro Kurtz Airport IATA: PFB 106 km (66 mi) from Barracão |
The exact GPS location of Barracão gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Rio Grande do Sul. 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 Sul 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 Barracão are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Barracão 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
Barracão sits within Rio Grande do Sul, 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 Barracão 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 Sul. › Browse every city in Rio Grande do Sul
Coordinates for Barracão 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 Barracão are latitude -27.6717° and longitude -51.4606°. In directional format: 27.6717° S, 51.4606° W. These coordinates mark the center of Barracão in Rio Grande do Sul and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Barracão is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Barracão. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Barracão sits at: Latitude 27° 40' 18" S and Longitude 51° 27' 38" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Barracão has a population of approximately 4,831 people. This is roughly 0.042% of Rio Grande do Sul's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Rio Grande do Sul.
The interactive satellite map of Barracão is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -27.6717, -51.4606 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Barracão in Rio Grande do Sul. For broader context, explore the Rio Grande do Sul state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Barracão is Lauro Kurtz Airport (PFB), roughly 106 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Barracão is approximately 264 km (164 mi) from Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Rio Grande do Sul.
Barracão sits at an elevation of approximately 740 meters (2,428 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rio Grande do Sul.
The closest cities to Barracão include São José do Ouro, Cacique Doble, Machadinho. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Barracão, sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 06:05 PM, giving a day length of 11h 9m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Barracão's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Barracão is approximately 3,080 km (1,914 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,073 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Barracão — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Wadomari, Japan, roughly 34 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.
Barracão is approximately 1,371 km (852 mi) N of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
