Current Date And Time In Monção, Portugal
Thursday, 13 August 2026
03:45:18 WEST
State: Viana do Castelo
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 19,738
District: Monção
Explore the interactive satellite map of Monção, a city in Viana do Castelo, 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 Monção — 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 Monção.
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) | 42.0789° N | 8.4808° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.0789 | -8.4808 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 4' 44" N | 8° 28' 51" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 4.7352' N | 8° 28.8456' W |
| City | Monção |
| State | Viana do Castelo (Distrito de Viana do Castelo) |
| Country | Portugal |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Monção |
| Time Zone | -01:00 to +00:00 |
| Population | 19,738 |
| Elevation | 34 m / 112 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.0789, -8.4808 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Monção 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 Viana do Castelo.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valenza | Viana do Castelo | SW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Valença | Viana do Castelo | W | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Paredes de Coura | Viana do Castelo | S | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Rubiãis | Viana do Castelo | SW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Mozelos | Viana do Castelo | S | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Arcos de Valdevez | Viana do Castelo | S | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 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 Viana do Castelo, the home state of Monção, along with each city's aerial distance from Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponte de Lima | 41.7672° N | -8.5839° W | 13 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Viana do Castelo | 41.6932° N | -8.8329° W | 12 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arcos de Valdevez | 41.8467° N | -8.4191° W | 42 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Valenza | 42.0242° N | -8.6347° W | 48 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Meadela | 41.7065° N | -8.7963° W | 6 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Darque | 41.6833° N | -8.7667° W | 9 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mozelos | 41.8677° N | -8.3978° W | 108 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vila Praia de Âncora | 41.811° N | -8.8526° W | 17 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Areosa | 41.7178° N | -8.8571° W | 11 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ponte da Barca | 41.8045° N | -8.4155° W | 58 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
Vigo Airport IATA: VGO 21 km (13 mi) from Monção |
The exact GPS location of Monção gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Viana do Castelo. 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 Viana do Castelo 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 Monção are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Monção 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
Monção sits within Viana do Castelo, 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 Monção 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 Viana do Castelo. › Browse every city in Viana do Castelo
Coordinates for Monção 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 Monção are latitude 42.0789° and longitude -8.4808°. In directional format: 42.0789° N, 8.4808° W. These coordinates mark the center of Monção in Viana do Castelo and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Monção is a city in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Monção. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Monção sits at: Latitude 42° 4' 44" N and Longitude 8° 28' 51" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Monção has a population of approximately 19,738 people. This is roughly 7.832% of Viana do Castelo's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Viana do Castelo.
The interactive satellite map of Monção is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.0789, -8.4808 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Monção in Viana do Castelo. For broader context, explore the Viana do Castelo state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Monção is Vigo Airport (VGO), roughly 21 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Monção is approximately 52 km (32 mi) from Viana do Castelo, the capital of Viana do Castelo, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Viana do Castelo.
Monção sits at an elevation of approximately 34 meters (112 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Viana do Castelo.
The closest cities to Monção include Valenza, Valença, Paredes de Coura. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Monção, sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 08:39 PM, giving a day length of 14h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Monção's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Monção is approximately 4,684 km (2,911 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 701 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Monção — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Reefton, New Zealand, roughly 29 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.
Monção is approximately 377 km (234 mi) S of Lisbon, the national capital of Portugal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
