Current Date And Time In Alter do Chão, Portugal
Thursday, 13 August 2026
17:48:56 WEST
State: Portalegre
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 2,600
District: Alter do Chão
Explore the interactive satellite map of Alter do Chão, a city in Portalegre, 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 Alter do Chão — 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 Alter do Chão.
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) | 39.1974° N | 7.6589° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 39.1974 | -7.6589 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 11' 51" N | 7° 39' 32" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 11.8446' N | 7° 39.5358' W |
| City | Alter do Chão |
| State | Portalegre (Distrito de Portalegre) |
| Country | Portugal |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Alter do Chão |
| Time Zone | -01:00 to +00:00 |
| Population | 2,600 |
| Elevation | 269 m / 883 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 39.1974, -7.6589 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Alter do Chão 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 Portalegre.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale da Amoreira | Portalegre | S | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Fronteira | Portalegre | S | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Fortios | Portalegre | NE | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Alagoa | Portalegre | NE | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Portalegre | Portalegre | NE | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Urra | Portalegre | E | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 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 Portalegre, the home state of Alter do Chão, along with each city's aerial distance from Portalegre, Portalegre'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portalegre | 39.2938° N | -7.4312° W | 460 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santo André | 39.0553° N | -8.2441° W | 94 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ponte de Sôr | 39.2496° N | -8.0101° W | 108 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vale da Amoreira | 39.0697° N | -7.6985° W | 207 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Elvas | 38.8815° N | -7.1628° W | 326 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Campo Maior | 39.0177° N | -7.065° W | 292 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nisa | 39.515° N | -7.6491° W | 307 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Avis | 39.0539° N | -7.8916° W | 176 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gavião | 39.4644° N | -7.9345° W | 284 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Castelo de Vide | 39.4162° N | -7.4568° W | 570 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
Badajoz Airport IATA: BJZ 80 km (50 mi) from Alter do Chão |
The exact GPS location of Alter do Chão gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Portalegre. 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 Portalegre 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 Alter do Chão are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Alter do Chão 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
Alter do Chão sits within Portalegre, 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 Alter do Chão 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 Portalegre. › Browse every city in Portalegre
Coordinates for Alter do Chão 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 Alter do Chão are latitude 39.1974° and longitude -7.6589°. In directional format: 39.1974° N, 7.6589° W. These coordinates mark the center of Alter do Chão in Portalegre and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Alter do Chão is a city in Portalegre, Portugal, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Alter do Chão. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Alter do Chão sits at: Latitude 39° 11' 51" N and Longitude 7° 39' 32" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Alter do Chão has a population of approximately 2,600 people. This is roughly 2.047% of Portalegre's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Portalegre.
The interactive satellite map of Alter do Chão is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 39.1974, -7.6589 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Alter do Chão in Portalegre. For broader context, explore the Portalegre state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Alter do Chão is Badajoz Airport (BJZ), roughly 80 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Alter do Chão is approximately 22 km (14 mi) from Portalegre, the capital of Portalegre, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Portalegre.
Alter do Chão sits at an elevation of approximately 269 meters (883 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Portalegre.
The closest cities to Alter do Chão include Vale da Amoreira, Fronteira, Fortios. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Alter do Chão, sunrise is at 06:40 AM and sunset is at 08:30 PM, giving a day length of 13h 49m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Alter do Chão's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Alter do Chão is approximately 4,363 km (2,711 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 661 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Alter do Chão — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Rahotu, New Zealand, roughly 127 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.
Alter do Chão is approximately 139 km (86 mi) W of Lisbon, the national capital of Portugal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
