Current Date And Time In Ribeira Grande, Portugal
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
08:50:06 WEST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ribeira Grande, 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 Ribeira Grande — 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 Ribeira Grande.
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) | 38.5167° N | 28.7° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.5167 | -28.7 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 31' 0" N | 28° 41' 60" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 31.0002' N | 28° 42' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ribeira Grande 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castelo Branco | Azores | NW | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Angústias | Azores | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Horta | Azores | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Cedros | Azores | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Madalena | Azores | E | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Bandeiras | Azores | E | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 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 Ribeira Grande, 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 |
| Vila Franca do Campo | 37.716° N | -25.4323° W | 11 m | 188 km | 🗺 View Map |
Horta Airport IATA: HOR 1 km (1 mi) from Ribeira Grande |
The exact GPS location of Ribeira Grande 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 Ribeira Grande are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ribeira Grande 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
Ribeira Grande 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 Ribeira Grande 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 Ribeira Grande 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 Ribeira Grande are latitude 38.5167° and longitude -28.7°. In directional format: 38.5167° N, 28.7° W. These coordinates mark the center of Ribeira Grande in Azores and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ribeira Grande is a city in Azores, Portugal, on the continent of Europe. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ribeira Grande sits at: Latitude 38° 31' 0" N and Longitude 28° 41' 60" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ribeira Grande has a population of approximately 5,198 people. This is roughly 2.198% 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 Ribeira Grande is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.5167, -28.7 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ribeira Grande in Azores. For broader context, explore the Azores state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ribeira Grande is Horta Airport (HOR), roughly 1 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ribeira Grande is approximately 130 km (81 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.
The closest cities to Ribeira Grande include Castelo Branco, Angústias, Horta. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ribeira Grande, sunrise is at 07:51 AM and sunset is at 10:10 PM, giving a day length of 14h 18m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ribeira Grande's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ribeira Grande is approximately 4,288 km (2,664 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,500 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ribeira Grande — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mallacoota, Australia, roughly 172 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.
Ribeira Grande is approximately 1,695 km (1,053 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.
