Current Date And Time In Rakitovo, Bulgaria
Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:57:28 EEST
State: Pazardzhik
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 8,376
District: Obshtina Rakitovo
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rakitovo, a city in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rakitovo β 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 Rakitovo.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Bulgaria operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.9901° N | 24.0873° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 41.9901 | 24.0873 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 59' 24" N | 24° 5' 14" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 59.4072' N | 24° 5.238' E |
| City | Rakitovo |
| State | Pazardzhik (ΠΠ°Π·Π°ΡΠ΄ΠΆΠΈΠΊ) |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Obshtina Rakitovo |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 8,376 |
| Area (km²) | 117.10 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 45.21 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 71.53 /km² |
| Elevation | 815 m / 2,674 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 41.9901, 24.0873 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rakitovo 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 Pazardzhik.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velingrad | Pazardzhik | NW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Batak | Pazardzhik | SE | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Peshtera | Pazardzhik | E | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Bratsigovo | Pazardzhik | E | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Belovo | Pazardzhik | N | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Septemvri | Pazardzhik | N | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 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 Pazardzhik, the home state of Rakitovo, along with each city's aerial distance from Pazardzhik, Pazardzhik'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pazardzhik | 42.1993° N | 24.3332° E | 213 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Velingrad | 42.0275° N | 23.9916° E | 750 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Panagyurishte | 42.4952° N | 24.1902° E | 518 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Peshtera | 42.0337° N | 24.3° E | 440 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Septemvri | 42.2202° N | 24.1185° E | 235 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bratsigovo | 42.0239° N | 24.3756° E | 501 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Strelcha | 42.5° N | 24.3167° E | 511 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Belovo | 42.214° N | 24.0173° E | 294 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Batak | 41.9431° N | 24.2183° E | 1,037 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sarnitsa | 41.7384° N | 24.0244° E | 1,215 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
Plovdiv International Airport IATA: PDV 64 km (40 mi) from Rakitovo |
The exact GPS location of Rakitovo gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Pazardzhik. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Pazardzhik 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 Rakitovo are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rakitovo 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 Bulgaria map
Rakitovo sits within Pazardzhik, Bulgaria, in the Europe 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 Rakitovo 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 Pazardzhik. › Browse every city in Pazardzhik
Coordinates for Rakitovo 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 Bulgaria. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rakitovo are latitude 41.9901° and longitude 24.0873°. In directional format: 41.9901° N, 24.0873° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rakitovo in Pazardzhik and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rakitovo is a city in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Obshtina Rakitovo. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rakitovo sits at: Latitude 41° 59' 24" N and Longitude 24° 5' 14" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rakitovo has a population of approximately 8,376 people. This is roughly 3.703% of Pazardzhik's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Pazardzhik.
The interactive satellite map of Rakitovo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 41.9901, 24.0873 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rakitovo in Pazardzhik. For broader context, explore the Pazardzhik state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rakitovo is Plovdiv International Airport (PDV), roughly 64 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rakitovo is approximately 31 km (19 mi) from Pazardzhik, the capital of Pazardzhik, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Pazardzhik.
Rakitovo sits at an elevation of approximately 815 meters (2,674 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Pazardzhik.
The closest cities to Rakitovo include Velingrad, Batak, Peshtera. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rakitovo, sunrise is at 06:09 AM and sunset is at 08:50 PM, giving a day length of 14h 40m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rakitovo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rakitovo is approximately 4,674 km (2,904 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,993 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rakitovo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,689 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.
Rakitovo is approximately 101 km (63 mi) NW of Sofia, the national capital of Bulgaria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
