Current Date And Time In Descanso, Brazil
Thursday, 13 August 2026
07:21:40 BRT
State: Santa Catarina
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 8,530
District: Descanso
Explore the interactive satellite map of Descanso, a city in Santa Catarina, 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 Descanso — 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 Descanso.
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) | 26.8261° S | 53.5017° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -26.8261 | -53.5017 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 49' 34" S | 53° 30' 6" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 49.5666' S | 53° 30.1002' W |
| City | Descanso |
| State | Santa Catarina (Estado de Santa Catarina) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Descanso |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 8,530 |
| Elevation | 541 m / 1,775 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -26.8261, -53.5017 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Descanso 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 Santa Catarina.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmonte | Santa Catarina | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| São Miguel d'Oeste | Santa Catarina | N | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Bandeirante | Santa Catarina | NW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Flor do Sertão | Santa Catarina | E | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Helena | Santa Catarina | SW | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Iporã do Oeste | Santa Catarina | S | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 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 Santa Catarina, the home state of Descanso, along with each city's aerial distance from Florianópolis, Santa Catarina'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florianópolis | -27.5967° S | -48.5492° W | 26 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Joinville | -26.3044° S | -48.8456° W | 9 m | 147 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Blumenau | -26.9194° S | -49.0661° W | 20 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São José | -27.6153° S | -48.6275° W | 18 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São José | -28.2134° S | -49.1638° W | 164 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jaraguá do Sul | -26.4861° S | -49.0667° W | 27 m | 134 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Palhoça | -27.6453° S | -48.6678° W | 5 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lages | -27.8161° S | -50.3261° W | 917 m | 177 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Criciúma | -28.6775° S | -49.3697° W | 50 m | 145 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chapecó | -27.0964° S | -52.6183° W | 668 m | 406 km | 🗺 View Map |
Aeroestación Yabotí 72 km (45 mi) from Descanso |
The exact GPS location of Descanso gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Santa Catarina. 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 Santa Catarina 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 Descanso are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Descanso 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
Descanso sits within Santa Catarina, 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 Descanso 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 Santa Catarina. › Browse every city in Santa Catarina
Coordinates for Descanso 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 Descanso are latitude -26.8261° and longitude -53.5017°. In directional format: 26.8261° S, 53.5017° W. These coordinates mark the center of Descanso in Santa Catarina and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Descanso is a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Descanso. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Descanso sits at: Latitude 26° 49' 34" S and Longitude 53° 30' 6" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Descanso has a population of approximately 8,530 people. This is roughly 0.118% of Santa Catarina's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Santa Catarina.
The interactive satellite map of Descanso is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -26.8261, -53.5017 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Descanso in Santa Catarina. For broader context, explore the Santa Catarina state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Descanso is Aeroestación Yabotí, roughly 72 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Descanso is approximately 497 km (309 mi) from Florianópolis, the capital of Santa Catarina, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Santa Catarina.
Descanso sits at an elevation of approximately 541 meters (1,775 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Santa Catarina.
The closest cities to Descanso include Belmonte, São Miguel d'Oeste, Bandeirante. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Descanso, sunrise is at 07:03 AM and sunset is at 06:13 PM, giving a day length of 11h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Descanso's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Descanso is approximately 2,986 km (1,856 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,315 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Descanso — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kumejima, Japan, roughly 62 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.
Descanso is approximately 1,357 km (843 mi) NE of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
