Current Date And Time In Alcains, Portugal
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:12:06 WEST
State: Castelo Branco
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 4,616
District: Castelo Branco
Explore the interactive satellite map of Alcains, a city in Castelo Branco, 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 Alcains — 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 Alcains.
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) | 39.9164° N | 7.4566° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 39.9164 | -7.4566 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 54' 59" N | 7° 27' 24" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 54.9852' N | 7° 27.393' W |
| City | Alcains |
| State | Castelo Branco |
| Country | Portugal |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Castelo Branco |
| Time Zone | -01:00 to +00:00 |
| Population | 4,616 |
| Elevation | 369 m / 1,211 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 39.9164, -7.4566 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Alcains 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 Castelo Branco.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castelo Branco | Castelo Branco | S | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Idanha-a-Nova | Castelo Branco | E | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Fundão | Castelo Branco | N | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Aldeia de Joanes | Castelo Branco | N | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Barco | Castelo Branco | NW | 31 km | 20 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Monsanto | Castelo Branco | NE | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 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 Castelo Branco, the home state of Alcains, along with each city's aerial distance from Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castelo Branco | 39.8236° N | -7.491° W | 371 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Covilhã | 40.2811° N | -7.505° W | 205 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fundão | 40.1403° N | -7.5014° W | 482 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oleiros | 39.9189° N | -7.9137° W | 510 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sertã | 39.8021° N | -8.0959° W | 233 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Teixoso | 40.3145° N | -7.4576° W | 561 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Proença-a-Nova | 39.7522° N | -7.9239° W | 464 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vila Velha de Ródão | 39.6565° N | -7.6767° W | 183 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vila de Rei | 39.676° N | -8.1458° W | 444 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aldeia de Joanes | 40.1391° N | -7.5169° W | 471 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) IATA: VSE 97 km (60 mi) from Alcains |
The exact GPS location of Alcains gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Castelo Branco. 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 Castelo Branco 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 Alcains are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Alcains 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
Alcains sits within Castelo Branco, 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 Alcains 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 Castelo Branco. › Browse every city in Castelo Branco
Coordinates for Alcains 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 Alcains are latitude 39.9164° and longitude -7.4566°. In directional format: 39.9164° N, 7.4566° W. These coordinates mark the center of Alcains in Castelo Branco and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Alcains is a city in Castelo Branco, Portugal, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Castelo Branco. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Alcains sits at: Latitude 39° 54' 59" N and Longitude 7° 27' 24" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Alcains has a population of approximately 4,616 people. This is roughly 2.218% of Castelo Branco's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Castelo Branco.
The interactive satellite map of Alcains is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 39.9164, -7.4566 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Alcains in Castelo Branco. For broader context, explore the Castelo Branco state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Alcains is Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (VSE), roughly 97 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Alcains is approximately 11 km (7 mi) from Castelo Branco, the capital of Castelo Branco, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Castelo Branco.
Alcains sits at an elevation of approximately 369 meters (1,211 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Castelo Branco.
The closest cities to Alcains include Castelo Branco, Idanha-a-Nova, Fundão. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Alcains, sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 08:30 PM, giving a day length of 13h 52m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Alcains's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Alcains is approximately 4,443 km (2,761 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 637 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Alcains — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Takaka, New Zealand, roughly 106 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.
Alcains is approximately 197 km (122 mi) SW of Lisbon, the national capital of Portugal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
