Current Date And Time In Ponta do Sol, Cabo Verde
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:49:35 CVT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ponta do Sol, a city in Ribeira Grande, 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 Ponta do Sol — 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 Ponta do Sol.
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) | 17.2017° N | 25.0922° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 17.2017 | -25.0922 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 12' 6" N | 25° 5' 32" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 12.1026' N | 25° 5.5302' W |
| City | Ponta do Sol |
| State | Ribeira Grande |
| Country | Cabo Verde |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | -01:00 |
| Population | 3,300 |
| Elevation | 22 m / 72 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 17.2017, -25.0922 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ponta do Sol 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 Ribeira Grande.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribeira Grande | Ribeira Grande | SE | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Pombas | Paul | SE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 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 Ribeira Grande, the home state of Ponta do Sol, along with each city's aerial distance from Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Grande'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribeira Grande | 17.1825° N | -25.065° W | 13 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cesaria Evora International Airport IATA: VXE 41 km (26 mi) from Ponta do Sol |
The exact GPS location of Ponta do Sol gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ribeira Grande. 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 Ribeira Grande 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 Ponta do Sol are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ponta do Sol 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
Ponta do Sol sits within Ribeira Grande, 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 Ponta do Sol 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 Ribeira Grande. › Browse every city in Ribeira Grande
Coordinates for Ponta do Sol 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 Ponta do Sol are latitude 17.2017° and longitude -25.0922°. In directional format: 17.2017° N, 25.0922° W. These coordinates mark the center of Ponta do Sol in Ribeira Grande and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ponta do Sol is a city in Ribeira Grande, 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, Ponta do Sol sits at: Latitude 17° 12' 6" N and Longitude 25° 5' 32" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ponta do Sol has a population of approximately 3,300 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ribeira Grande.
The interactive satellite map of Ponta do Sol is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 17.2017, -25.0922 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ponta do Sol in Ribeira Grande. For broader context, explore the Ribeira Grande state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ponta do Sol is Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE), roughly 41 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ponta do Sol sits at an elevation of approximately 22 meters (72 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ribeira Grande.
The closest cities to Ponta do Sol include Ribeira Grande, Pombas. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ponta do Sol, sunrise is at 06:21 AM and sunset is at 07:09 PM, giving a day length of 12h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ponta do Sol's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ponta do Sol is approximately 1,915 km (1,190 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,668 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ponta do Sol — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Whitsundays, Australia, roughly 710 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.
Ponta do Sol is approximately 304 km (189 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.