Current Date And Time In Palmas, Brazil
Saturday, 08 August 2026
09:05:15 BRT
State: Tocantins
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 306,296
District: Palmas
Explore the interactive satellite map of Palmas, a city in Tocantins, 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 Palmas — 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 Palmas.
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) | 10.1675° S | 48.3277° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -10.1675 | -48.3277 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 10' 3" S | 48° 19' 40" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 10.047' S | 48° 19.6596' W |
| City | Palmas |
| State | Tocantins (Estado de Tocantins) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Palmas |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 306,296 |
| Elevation | 271 m / 889 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -10.1675, -48.3277 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Palmas 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 Tocantins.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraiso | Tocantins | E | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Aparecida do Rio Negro | Tocantins | NE | 46 km | 28 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Lajeado | Tocantins | N | 46 km | 29 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Barrolândia | Tocantins | NW | 57 km | 35 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Tereza do Tocantins | Tocantins | E | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
| Paraíso do Tocantins | Tocantins | W | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 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 Tocantins, the home state of Palmas, along with each city's aerial distance from Palmas, Tocantins'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Araguaína | -7.1911° S | -48.2072° W | 237 m | 331 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gurupi | -11.7292° S | -49.0686° W | 299 m | 192 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Porto Nacional | -10.7081° S | -48.4172° W | 231 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paraíso do Tocantins | -10.1761° S | -48.8667° W | 468 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Colinas do Tocantins | -8.0592° S | -48.475° W | 230 m | 235 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Araguatins | -5.6508° S | -48.1112° W | 150 m | 503 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guaraí | -8.8342° S | -48.5103° W | 260 m | 150 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tocantinópolis | -6.3294° S | -47.4164° W | 157 m | 438 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Formoso do Araguaia | -11.7967° S | -49.5289° W | 247 m | 224 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Miracema do Tocantins | -9.5672° S | -48.3917° W | 195 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport IATA: PMW 14 km (9 mi) from Palmas |
The exact GPS location of Palmas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tocantins. 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 Tocantins 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 Palmas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Palmas 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
Palmas sits within Tocantins, 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 Palmas 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 Tocantins. › Browse every city in Tocantins
Coordinates for Palmas 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 Palmas are latitude -10.1675° and longitude -48.3277°. In directional format: 10.1675° S, 48.3277° W. These coordinates mark the center of Palmas in Tocantins and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Palmas is a city in Tocantins, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Palmas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Palmas sits at: Latitude 10° 10' 3" S and Longitude 48° 19' 40" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Palmas has a population of approximately 306,296 people. This is roughly 19.474% of Tocantins's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tocantins.
The interactive satellite map of Palmas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -10.1675, -48.3277 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Palmas in Tocantins. For broader context, explore the Tocantins state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Palmas is Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW), roughly 14 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Palmas sits at an elevation of approximately 271 meters (889 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tocantins.
The closest cities to Palmas include Paraiso, Aparecida do Rio Negro, Lajeado. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Palmas, sunrise is at 06:26 AM and sunset is at 06:11 PM, giving a day length of 11h 45m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Palmas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Palmas is approximately 1,132 km (703 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,295 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Palmas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kayangel, Palau, roughly 407 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.
Palmas is approximately 626 km (389 mi) S of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
