Current Date And Time In Vacoas, Mauritius
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:08:07 MUT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Vacoas, a city in Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Vacoas — 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 Vacoas.
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 Mauritius operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 20.2981° S | 57.4783° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -20.2981 | 57.4783 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 20° 17' 53" S | 57° 28' 42" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 20° 17.8836' S | 57° 28.6998' E |
| City | Vacoas |
| State | Plaines Wilhems |
| Country | Mauritius |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +04:00 |
| Population | 115,289 |
| Elevation | 390 m / 1,280 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -20.2981, 57.4783 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Vacoas 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 Plaines Wilhems.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quatre Bornes | Plaines Wilhems | N | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Curepipe | Plaines Wilhems | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Ebene | Plaines Wilhems | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | Plaines Wilhems | N | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Midlands | Plaines Wilhems | 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 Plaines Wilhems, the home state of Vacoas, along with each city's aerial distance from Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Plaines Wilhems'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | -20.2333° S | 57.4661° E | 249 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Curepipe | -20.3163° S | 57.5259° E | 559 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quatre Bornes | -20.2638° S | 57.4791° E | 335 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Midlands | -20.338° S | 57.567° E | 303 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ebene | -20.2449° S | 57.4916° E | 312 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport IATA: MRU 26 km (16 mi) from Vacoas |
The exact GPS location of Vacoas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Plaines Wilhems. 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 Plaines Wilhems 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 Vacoas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Vacoas 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 Mauritius map
Vacoas sits within Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius, 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 Vacoas 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 Plaines Wilhems. › Browse every city in Plaines Wilhems
Coordinates for Vacoas 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 Mauritius. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Vacoas are latitude -20.2981° and longitude 57.4783°. In directional format: 20.2981° S, 57.4783° E. These coordinates mark the center of Vacoas in Plaines Wilhems and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Vacoas is a city in Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius, 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, Vacoas sits at: Latitude 20° 17' 53" S and Longitude 57° 28' 42" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Vacoas has a population of approximately 115,289 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Plaines Wilhems.
The interactive satellite map of Vacoas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -20.2981, 57.4783 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Vacoas in Plaines Wilhems. For broader context, explore the Plaines Wilhems state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Vacoas is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), roughly 26 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Vacoas is approximately 7 km (5 mi) from Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, the capital of Plaines Wilhems, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Plaines Wilhems.
Vacoas sits at an elevation of approximately 390 meters (1,280 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Plaines Wilhems.
The closest cities to Vacoas include Quatre Bornes, Curepipe, Ebene. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Vacoas, sunrise is at 06:32 AM and sunset is at 05:57 PM, giving a day length of 11h 24m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Vacoas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Vacoas is approximately 2,260 km (1,404 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 6,001 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Vacoas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bahía Tortugas, Mexico, roughly 1,129 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.
Vacoas is approximately 15 km (9 mi) N of Port Louis, the national capital of Mauritius, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.