Current Date And Time In Praia, Cabo Verde
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:12:09 CVT
Capital: Praia
Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Timezone: UTC -01:00 (CVT)
Area: 102.60 km²
State Code: PR
Explore the interactive satellite map of Praia, a state or administrative region of Cabo Verde, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Praia — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Praia in Cabo Verde.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Cabo Verde operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 14.9453° N | 23.5014° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 14.9453 | -23.5014 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 14° 56' 43" N | 23° 30' 5" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 14° 56.7159' N | 23° 30.0853' W |
| State / Region | Praia |
| Country | Cabo Verde |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Praia |
| State Code | PR |
| Time Zone | -01:00 |
| Area (km²) | 102.60 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 39.61 mi² |
| Elevation | 101 m / 331 ft |
| Area Rank | #7 in Cabo Verde |
| GPS (DD) | 14.9453, -23.5014 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Praia to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Cabo Verde.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Domingos | Cabo Verde | NW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| São Lourenço dos Órgãos | Cabo Verde | NW | 17 km | 10 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Ribeira Grande de Santiago | Cabo Verde | W | 17 km | 11 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| São Salvador do Mundo | Cabo Verde | NW | 22 km | 13 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Cruz | Cabo Verde | N | 22 km | 14 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Catarina | Cabo Verde | NW | 27 km | 17 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Praia, along with each city's aerial distance from Praia, Praia's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praia | 14.9315° N | -23.5125° W | 18 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Palmarejo | 14.9098° N | -23.5305° W | 41 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rui Vaz | 15.0352° N | -23.5998° W | 812 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Platô | 14.9184° N | -23.5078° W | 1 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Praia is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Cabo Verde. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Praia on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Cabo Verde.
The satellite view of Praia helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Cabo Verde national map
Praia occupies a distinct geographic zone within Cabo Verde in the Africa region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Praia for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Cabo Verde. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Praia 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Cabo Verde. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Praia are latitude 14.9453° and longitude -23.5014°. In directional format: 14.9453° N, 23.5014° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Praia in Cabo Verde and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Praia is a state or administrative region of Cabo Verde, located in Africa. Its capital city is Praia. View the exact position of Praia on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Praia is at: Latitude 14° 56' 43" N and Longitude 23° 30' 5" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Praia covers a total area of approximately 102.60 km² (39.61 mi²). This is roughly 2.54% of Cabo Verde's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Praia is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 14.9453, -23.5014 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Praia in Cabo Verde. For broader context, explore the Cabo Verde national map or nearby states.
Today in Praia, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM, giving a day length of 12h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Praia's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Praia is approximately 1,664 km (1,034 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,528 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Praia — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Malango, Solomon Islands, roughly 680 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 place.