Current Date And Time In Rui Vaz, Cabo Verde
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:00:45 CVT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rui Vaz, a city in Praia, 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 Rui Vaz — 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 Rui Vaz.
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) | 15.0352° N | 23.5998° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 15.0352 | -23.5998 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 2' 7" N | 23° 35' 59" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 2.1144' N | 23° 35.9898' W |
| City | Rui Vaz |
| State | Praia |
| Country | Cabo Verde |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | -01:00 |
| Population | 1,078 |
| Elevation | 812 m / 2,664 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 15.0352, -23.5998 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rui Vaz 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 Praia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praia | Praia | SE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Palmarejo | Praia | SE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Platô | Praia | SE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 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 Praia, the home state of Rui Vaz, along with each city's aerial distance from Praia, Praia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Platô | 14.9184° N | -23.5078° W | 1 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nelson Mandela International Airport IATA: RAI 16 km (10 mi) from Rui Vaz |
The exact GPS location of Rui Vaz gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Praia. 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 Praia 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 Rui Vaz are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rui Vaz 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 Cabo Verde map
Rui Vaz sits within Praia, Cabo Verde, in the Africa 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 Rui Vaz 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 Praia. › Browse every city in Praia
Coordinates for Rui Vaz 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 Cabo Verde. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rui Vaz are latitude 15.0352° and longitude -23.5998°. In directional format: 15.0352° N, 23.5998° W. These coordinates mark the center of Rui Vaz in Praia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rui Vaz is a city in Praia, Cabo Verde, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rui Vaz sits at: Latitude 15° 2' 7" N and Longitude 23° 35' 59" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rui Vaz has a population of approximately 1,078 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Praia.
The interactive satellite map of Rui Vaz is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 15.0352, -23.5998 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rui Vaz in Praia. For broader context, explore the Praia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rui Vaz is Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), roughly 16 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rui Vaz is approximately 15 km (9 mi) from Praia, the capital of Praia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Praia.
Rui Vaz sits at an elevation of approximately 812 meters (2,664 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Praia.
The closest cities to Rui Vaz include Praia, Palmarejo, Platô. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rui Vaz, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM, giving a day length of 12h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rui Vaz's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rui Vaz is approximately 1,674 km (1,040 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,537 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rui Vaz — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Malango, Solomon Islands, roughly 694 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.
Rui Vaz is approximately 15 km (9 mi) SE of Praia, the national capital of Cabo Verde, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.