Current Date And Time In Caniçal, Portugal
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Caniçal, a city in Madeira, 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 Caniçal — 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 Caniçal.
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) | 32.7383° N | 16.7384° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 32.7383 | -16.7384 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 44' 18" N | 16° 44' 18" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 44.3004' N | 16° 44.3016' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Caniçal 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 Madeira.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machico | Madeira | SW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Água de Pena | Madeira | SW | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Cruz | Madeira | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Santo da Serra | Madeira | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Porto da Cruz | Madeira | W | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Faial | Madeira | NW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 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 Madeira, the home state of Caniçal, along with each city's aerial distance from Funchal, Madeira'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funchal | 32.6657° N | -16.9255° W | 280 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Câmara de Lobos | 32.6504° N | -16.9772° W | 83 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São Martinho | 32.6448° N | -16.9384° W | 198 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santo António | 32.6614° N | -16.9348° W | 234 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caniço | 32.6508° N | -16.8375° W | 216 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Machico | 32.7162° N | -16.7676° W | 39 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Maria Maior | 32.6484° N | -16.8909° W | 100 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São Roque | 32.6667° N | -16.9167° W | 294 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Estreito de Câmara de Lobos | 32.6612° N | -17.0001° W | 408 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santana | 32.8° N | -16.8833° W | 492 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport IATA: FNC 6 km (4 mi) from Caniçal |
The exact GPS location of Caniçal gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Madeira. 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 Madeira 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 Caniçal are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Caniçal 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
Caniçal sits within Madeira, 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 Caniçal 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 Madeira. › Browse every city in Madeira
Coordinates for Caniçal 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 Caniçal are latitude 32.7383° and longitude -16.7384°. In directional format: 32.7383° N, 16.7384° W. These coordinates mark the center of Caniçal in Madeira and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Caniçal is a city in Madeira, Portugal, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Machico. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Caniçal sits at: Latitude 32° 44' 18" N and Longitude 16° 44' 18" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Caniçal has a population of approximately 3,893 people. This is roughly 1.629% of Madeira's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Madeira.
The interactive satellite map of Caniçal is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 32.7383, -16.7384 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Caniçal in Madeira. For broader context, explore the Madeira state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Caniçal is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), roughly 6 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Caniçal is approximately 19 km (12 mi) from Funchal, the capital of Madeira, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Madeira.
Caniçal sits at an elevation of approximately 21 meters (69 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Madeira.
The closest cities to Caniçal include Machico, Água de Pena, Santa Cruz. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Caniçal, sunrise is at 07:27 AM and sunset is at 08:55 PM, giving a day length of 13h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Caniçal's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Caniçal is approximately 3,644 km (2,265 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,567 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Caniçal — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ahipara, New Zealand, roughly 951 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.
Caniçal is approximately 954 km (593 mi) NE of Lisbon, the national capital of Portugal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
