Current Date And Time In Rucava, Latvia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:48:00 EEST
State: South Kurzeme Municipality
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 495
District: Rucavas pagasts
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rucava, a city in South Kurzeme Municipality, Latvia, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rucava — 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 Rucava.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 56.1631° N | 21.1616° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 56.1631 | 21.1616 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 56° 9' 47" N | 21° 9' 42" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 56° 9.7884' N | 21° 9.6936' E |
| City | Rucava |
| State | South Kurzeme Municipality |
| Country | Latvia |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Rucavas pagasts |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 495 |
| Area (km²) | 1.70 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.66 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 291.18 /km² |
| Elevation | 12 m / 39 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 56.1631, 21.1616 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rucava 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 South Kurzeme Municipality.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nica | South Kurzeme Municipality | N | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Priekule | South Kurzeme Municipality | NE | 41 km | 26 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Grobiņa | South Kurzeme Municipality | N | 41 km | 26 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Lieģi | South Kurzeme Municipality | N | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Durbe | South Kurzeme Municipality | N | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Vaiņode | South Kurzeme Municipality | NE | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 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 South Kurzeme Municipality, the home state of Rucava, along with each city's aerial distance from Grobiņa, South Kurzeme Municipality'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aizpute | 56.7211° N | 21.6016° E | 62 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Grobiņa | 56.5352° N | 21.1678° E | 24 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nica | 56.346° N | 21.064° E | 6 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Priekule | 56.4468° N | 21.5897° E | 59 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pavilosta | 56.8879° N | 21.1859° E | 8 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Durbe | 56.5887° N | 21.3698° E | 45 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lieģi | 56.5817° N | 21.334° E | 47 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vaiņode | 56.4185° N | 21.8541° E | 149 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
Palanga International Airport IATA: PLQ 22 km (13 mi) from Rucava |
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| 🗺 Map of Aizpute |
| 🗺 Map of Pavilosta |
The exact GPS location of Rucava gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside South Kurzeme Municipality. 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 South Kurzeme Municipality 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 Rucava are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rucava 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 Latvia map
Rucava sits within South Kurzeme Municipality, Latvia, 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 Rucava 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 South Kurzeme Municipality. › Browse every city in South Kurzeme Municipality
Coordinates for Rucava 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 Latvia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rucava are latitude 56.1631° and longitude 21.1616°. In directional format: 56.1631° N, 21.1616° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rucava in South Kurzeme Municipality and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rucava is a city in South Kurzeme Municipality, Latvia, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Rucavas pagasts. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rucava sits at: Latitude 56° 9' 47" N and Longitude 21° 9' 42" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rucava has a population of approximately 495 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in South Kurzeme Municipality.
The interactive satellite map of Rucava is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 56.1631, 21.1616 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rucava in South Kurzeme Municipality. For broader context, explore the South Kurzeme Municipality state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rucava is Palanga International Airport (PLQ), roughly 22 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rucava is approximately 41 km (26 mi) from Grobiņa, the capital of South Kurzeme Municipality, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in South Kurzeme Municipality.
Rucava sits at an elevation of approximately 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for South Kurzeme Municipality.
The closest cities to Rucava include Nica, Priekule, Grobiņa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rucava, sunrise is at 05:57 AM and sunset is at 09:22 PM, giving a day length of 15h 24m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rucava's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rucava is approximately 6,252 km (3,885 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,312 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rucava — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,845 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.
Rucava is approximately 200 km (124 mi) NE of Riga, the national capital of Latvia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
