Current Date And Time In Rakovski, Bulgaria
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
13:18:42 EEST
State: Plovdiv
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 15,782
District: Obshtina Rakovski
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rakovski, a city in Plovdiv, 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 Rakovski 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 Rakovski.
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) | 42.2882° N | 24.9678° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.2882 | 24.9678 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 17' 17" N | 24° 58' 4" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 17.2914' N | 24° 58.0674' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rakovski 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 Plovdiv.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brezovo | Plovdiv | NE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Zelenikovo | Plovdiv | NE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Sadovo | Plovdiv | S | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Kaloyanovo | Plovdiv | W | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Plovdiv | Plovdiv | SW | 23 km | 15 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Parvomay | Plovdiv | SE | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 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 Plovdiv, the home state of Rakovski, along with each city's aerial distance from Plovdiv, Plovdiv'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | 42.1539° N | 24.75° E | 163 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Asenovgrad | 42.0167° N | 24.8667° E | 226 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karlovo | 42.6333° N | 24.8° E | 406 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Parvomay | 42.1° N | 25.2167° E | 134 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Stamboliyski | 42.1333° N | 24.5333° E | 188 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Krichim | 42.05° N | 24.4667° E | 228 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hisarya | 42.5° N | 24.7° E | 364 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saedinenie | 42.2667° N | 24.55° E | 203 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Perushtitsa | 42.05° N | 24.55° E | 407 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Laki | 41.85° N | 24.8167° E | 944 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
Plovdiv International Airport IATA: PDV 26 km (16 mi) from Rakovski |
The exact GPS location of Rakovski gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Plovdiv. 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 Plovdiv 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 Rakovski are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rakovski 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
Rakovski sits within Plovdiv, 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 Rakovski 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 Plovdiv. › Browse every city in Plovdiv
Coordinates for Rakovski 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 Rakovski are latitude 42.2882° and longitude 24.9678°. In directional format: 42.2882° N, 24.9678° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rakovski in Plovdiv and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rakovski is a city in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Obshtina Rakovski. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rakovski sits at: Latitude 42° 17' 17" N and Longitude 24° 58' 4" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rakovski has a population of approximately 15,782 people. This is roughly 2.361% of Plovdiv's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Plovdiv.
The interactive satellite map of Rakovski is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.2882, 24.9678 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rakovski in Plovdiv. For broader context, explore the Plovdiv state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rakovski is Plovdiv International Airport (PDV), roughly 26 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rakovski is approximately 23 km (15 mi) from Plovdiv, the capital of Plovdiv, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Plovdiv.
Rakovski sits at an elevation of approximately 174 meters (571 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Plovdiv.
The closest cities to Rakovski include Brezovo, Zelenikovo, Sadovo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rakovski, sunrise is at 06:36 AM and sunset is at 08:07 PM, giving a day length of 13h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rakovski's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rakovski is approximately 4,708 km (2,925 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,056 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rakovski — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,752 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.
Rakovski is approximately 142 km (88 mi) W of Sofia, the national capital of Bulgaria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
