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Vales do Rio, Castelo Branco, Portugal – Portugal Flag

Current Date And Time In Vales do Rio, Portugal

Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:34:44 WEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 674
District: Covilhã

🗺 Map of Vales do Rio, Castelo Branco, Portugal – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Vales do Rio, 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 Vales do Rio — 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 Vales do Rio.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Vales do Rio, Castelo Branco

📍 LATITUDE
40.202°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
7.545°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)40.2017° N7.5455° W
Signed Decimal Degrees40.2017-7.5455
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)40° 12' 6" N7° 32' 44" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)40° 12.1026' N7° 32.7282' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Vales do Rio Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:38 AM
🌅 SUNSET
08:31 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
13h 53m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:35 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Vales do Rio’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Vales do Rio’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
4,475 km
(2,781 mi) • Vales do Rio is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
642 km
(399 mi) • Vales do Rio is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
40.202° S, 172.455° E
The point exactly opposite Vales do Rio through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Vales do Rio, you'd surface nearest to Takaka, New Zealand, about 78 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Vales do Rio

📍 Location Details

CityVales do Rio
StateCastelo Branco
CountryPortugal
ContinentEurope
DistrictCovilhã
Time Zone-01:00 to +00:00

📈 Area & Population

Population674
Elevation440 m / 1,444 ft
GPS (DD)40.2017, -7.5455

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Vales do Rio

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Castelo Branco
Parent Country: Portugal

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 674
🏆 State Rank: #15 of 16 most populous in Castelo Branco
🏠 Share of Castelo Branco Population: 0.324%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Vales do Rio 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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
BarcoCastelo BrancoSW6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
Aldeia de JoanesCastelo BrancoS7 km5 mi~7m🗺 View
FundãoCastelo BrancoSE8 km5 mi~8m🗺 View
CovilhãCastelo BrancoN9 km6 mi~9m🗺 View
TeixosoCastelo BrancoNE15 km9 mi~15m🗺 View
Barroca GrandeCastelo BrancoW18 km11 mi~18m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Vales do Rio to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Castelo Branco
42 km (26 mi)
S of Vales do Rio • ~42m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Lisbon
214 km (133 mi)
SW of Vales do Rio • ~3h 34m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Castelo Branco

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Castelo Branco, the home state of Vales do Rio, 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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Castelo Branco39.8236° N-7.491° W371 m0 km🗺 View Map
Covilhã40.2811° N-7.505° W205 m51 km🗺 View Map
Fundão40.1403° N-7.5014° W482 m35 km🗺 View Map
Oleiros39.9189° N-7.9137° W510 m38 km🗺 View Map
Sertã39.8021° N-8.0959° W233 m52 km🗺 View Map
Teixoso40.3145° N-7.4576° W561 m55 km🗺 View Map
Alcains39.9164° N-7.4566° W369 m11 km🗺 View Map
Proença-a-Nova39.7522° N-7.9239° W464 m38 km🗺 View Map
Vila Velha de Ródão39.6565° N-7.6767° W183 m24 km🗺 View Map
Vila de Rei39.676° N-8.1458° W444 m58 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport)
IATA: VSE
65 km (40 mi) from Vales do Rio
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🌍 Vales do Rio Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Vales do Rio Matter

The exact GPS location of Vales do Rio 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

📈 Coordinate Formats for Vales do Rio Mapping

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 Vales do Rio are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Vales do Rio

The satellite view of Vales do Rio 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

🌎 Regional Position of Vales do Rio in Castelo Branco

Vales do Rio 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Vales do Rio Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Vales do Rio 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

💻 Using Vales do Rio Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Vales do Rio 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

📊 How to Use Vales do Rio Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Vales do Rio directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Vales do Rio. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Castelo Branco CitiesAccess the full city directory for Castelo Branco ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Vales do Rio Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Vales do Rio?

The GPS coordinates of Vales do Rio are latitude 40.2017° and longitude -7.5455°. In directional format: 40.2017° N, 7.5455° W. These coordinates mark the center of Vales do Rio in Castelo Branco and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Vales do Rio located?

Vales do Rio is a city in Castelo Branco, Portugal, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Covilhã. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Vales do Rio?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Vales do Rio sits at: Latitude 40° 12' 6" N and Longitude 7° 32' 44" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Vales do Rio?

Vales do Rio has a population of approximately 674 people. This is roughly 0.324% of Castelo Branco's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Castelo Branco.

🗺 How can I view Vales do Rio on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Vales do Rio is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.2017, -7.5455 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Vales do Rio in Castelo Branco. For broader context, explore the Castelo Branco state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Vales do Rio?

The nearest airport to Vales do Rio is Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (VSE), roughly 65 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Vales do Rio from Castelo Branco?

Vales do Rio is approximately 42 km (26 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.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Vales do Rio?

Vales do Rio sits at an elevation of approximately 440 meters (1,444 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Castelo Branco.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Vales do Rio?

The closest cities to Vales do Rio include Barco, Aldeia de Joanes, Fundão. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Vales do Rio today?

Today in Vales do Rio, sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 08:31 PM, giving a day length of 13h 53m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Vales do Rio's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Vales do Rio from the Equator?

Vales do Rio is approximately 4,475 km (2,781 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 642 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Vales do Rio?

The antipodal point of Vales do Rio — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Takaka, New Zealand, roughly 78 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.

🚗 How far is Vales do Rio from Lisbon, the capital of Portugal?

Vales do Rio is approximately 214 km (133 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.