Current Date And Time In Biscoitos, Portugal
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:27:56 WEST
State: Azores
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 1,425
District: Praia da Vitória
Explore the interactive satellite map of Biscoitos, a city in Azores, Portugal, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Biscoitos — 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 Biscoitos.
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 Portugal operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.7833° N | 27.25° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.7833 | -27.25 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 46' 60" N | 27° 15' 0" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 46.9998' N | 27° 15' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Biscoitos 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 Azores.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Bárbara | Azores | SW | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| São Bartolomeu | Azores | S | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Lajes | Azores | E | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Angra | Azores | S | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| São Mateus | Azores | S | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Angra do Heroísmo | Azores | S | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 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 Azores, the home state of Biscoitos, along with each city's aerial distance from Angra do Heroísmo, Azores'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponta Delgada | 37.7395° N | -25.6687° W | 12 m | 169 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lagoa | 37.7449° N | -25.5718° W | 22 m | 176 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Angra do Heroísmo | 38.6539° N | -27.2184° W | 1 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rosto de Cão | 37.7445° N | -25.6405° W | 1 m | 171 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rabo de Peixe | 37.8102° N | -25.5826° W | 52 m | 171 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arrifes | 37.7667° N | -25.7° W | 193 m | 165 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Horta | 38.5374° N | -28.6262° W | 12 m | 123 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Madalena | 38.5364° N | -28.5266° W | 8 m | 114 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Praia da Vitória | 38.7333° N | -27.0667° W | 26 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ribeira Grande | 38.5167° N | -28.7° W | - | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
Lajes Airport IATA: TER 14 km (9 mi) from Biscoitos |
The exact GPS location of Biscoitos gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Azores. 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 Azores 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 Biscoitos are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Biscoitos 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 Portugal map
Biscoitos sits within Azores, Portugal, 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 Biscoitos 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 Azores. › Browse every city in Azores
Coordinates for Biscoitos 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 Portugal. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Biscoitos are latitude 38.7833° and longitude -27.25°. In directional format: 38.7833° N, 27.25° W. These coordinates mark the center of Biscoitos in Azores and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Biscoitos is a city in Azores, Portugal, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Praia da Vitória. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Biscoitos sits at: Latitude 38° 46' 60" N and Longitude 27° 15' 0" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Biscoitos has a population of approximately 1,425 people. This is roughly 0.603% of Azores's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Azores.
The interactive satellite map of Biscoitos is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.7833, -27.25 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Biscoitos in Azores. For broader context, explore the Azores state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Biscoitos is Lajes Airport (TER), roughly 14 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Biscoitos is approximately 15 km (9 mi) from Angra do Heroísmo, the capital of Azores, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Azores.
Biscoitos sits at an elevation of approximately 176 meters (577 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Azores.
The closest cities to Biscoitos include Santa Bárbara, São Bartolomeu, Lajes. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Biscoitos, sunrise is at 07:59 AM and sunset is at 09:47 PM, giving a day length of 13h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Biscoitos's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Biscoitos is approximately 4,317 km (2,683 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,365 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Biscoitos — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mallacoota, Australia, roughly 295 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.
Biscoitos is approximately 1,567 km (974 mi) E of Lisbon, the national capital of Portugal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
