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Taura, Saxony, Germany – Germany Flag

Current Date And Time In Taura, Germany

Friday, 24 July 2026
11:39:54 CEST
State: Saxony
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,609

🗺 Map of Taura, Saxony, Germany – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Taura, a city in Saxony, Germany, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Taura — 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 Taura.

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 Germany operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Taura, Saxony

📍 LATITUDE
50.917°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
12.85°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)50.9167° N12.85° E
Signed Decimal Degrees50.916712.85
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)50° 55' 0" N12° 50' 60" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)50° 55.0002' N12° 51' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Taura Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:21 AM
🌅 SUNSET
09:08 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
15h 47m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:15 PM
Calculated for today (24 Jul 2026) from Taura’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Taura’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
5,668 km
(3,522 mi) • Taura is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
902 km
(560 mi) • Taura is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
50.917° S, 167.15° W
The point exactly opposite Taura through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Taura, you'd surface nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, about 1,047 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Taura

📍 Location Details

CityTaura
StateSaxony (Freistaat Sachsen)
CountryGermany
ContinentEurope
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Population2,609
Elevation298 m / 978 ft
GPS (DD)50.9167, 12.85

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Taura

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Saxony
Parent Country: Germany

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 2,609
🏆 State Rank: #314 of 485 most populous in Saxony
🏠 Share of Saxony Population: 0.063%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Taura 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 Saxony.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
ClaußnitzSaxonyNE3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
BurgstädtSaxonyW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
WittgensdorfSaxonyS4 km2 mi~4m🗺 View
HartmannsdorfSaxonySW5 km3 mi~5m🗺 View
MühlauSaxonyW6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
LunzenauSaxonyNW8 km5 mi~8m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Taura to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Dresden
64 km (40 mi)
E of Taura • ~1h 4m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Berlin
183 km (114 mi)
N of Taura • ~3h 3m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Saxony

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Saxony, the home state of Taura, along with each city's aerial distance from Dresden, Saxony's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Dresden51.0509° N13.7383° E116 m0 km🗺 View Map
Leipzig51.3396° N12.3713° E116 m101 km🗺 View Map
Chemnitz50.8357° N12.9292° E306 m62 km🗺 View Map
Zwickau50.7272° N12.4884° E267 m95 km🗺 View Map
Plauen50.4973° N12.1378° E361 m128 km🗺 View Map
Görlitz51.1552° N14.9885° E210 m88 km🗺 View Map
Gohlis51.366° N12.367° E110 m102 km🗺 View Map
Freiberg50.9109° N13.3388° E412 m32 km🗺 View Map
Bautzen51.1804° N14.4349° E213 m51 km🗺 View Map
Pirna50.9584° N13.937° E119 m17 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Dresden Airport
IATA: DRS
69 km (43 mi) from Taura
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🌍 Taura Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Taura Matter

The exact GPS location of Taura gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Saxony. 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 Saxony state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Taura Mapping

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 Taura are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Taura

The satellite view of Taura 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 Germany map

🌎 Regional Position of Taura in Saxony

Taura sits within Saxony, Germany, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Taura Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Taura 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 Saxony. › Browse every city in Saxony

💻 Using Taura Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Taura 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 Germany. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use Taura Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Taura directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Taura. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Saxony CitiesAccess the full city directory for Saxony ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Taura Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Taura?

The GPS coordinates of Taura are latitude 50.9167° and longitude 12.85°. In directional format: 50.9167° N, 12.85° E. These coordinates mark the center of Taura in Saxony and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Taura located?

Taura is a city in Saxony, Germany, on the continent of Europe. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Taura?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Taura sits at: Latitude 50° 55' 0" N and Longitude 12° 50' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Taura?

Taura has a population of approximately 2,609 people. This is roughly 0.063% of Saxony's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Saxony.

🗺 How can I view Taura on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Taura is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 50.9167, 12.85 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Taura in Saxony. For broader context, explore the Saxony state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Taura?

The nearest airport to Taura is Dresden Airport (DRS), roughly 69 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Taura from Dresden?

Taura is approximately 64 km (40 mi) from Dresden, the capital of Saxony, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Saxony.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Taura?

Taura sits at an elevation of approximately 298 meters (978 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Saxony.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Taura?

The closest cities to Taura include Claußnitz, Burgstädt, Wittgensdorf. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Taura today?

Today in Taura, sunrise is at 05:21 AM and sunset is at 09:08 PM, giving a day length of 15h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Taura's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Taura from the Equator?

Taura is approximately 5,668 km (3,522 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 902 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Taura?

The antipodal point of Taura — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,047 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.

🚗 How far is Taura from Berlin, the capital of Germany?

Taura is approximately 183 km (114 mi) N of Berlin, the national capital of Germany, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.