Current Date And Time In Arucas, Spain
Thursday, 13 August 2026
20:32:25 CEST
State: Canary Islands
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 36,259
District: Provincia de Las Palmas
Explore the interactive satellite map of Arucas, a city in Canary Islands, Spain, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Arucas — 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 Arucas.
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 Spain operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 28.1198° N | 15.5233° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 28.1198 | -15.5233 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 7' 11" N | 15° 31' 24" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 7.1898' N | 15° 31.395' W |
| City | Arucas |
| State | Canary Islands (Islas Canarias) |
| Country | Spain |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Provincia de Las Palmas |
| Time Zone | +00:00 to +01:00 |
| Population | 36,259 |
| Elevation | 280 m / 919 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 28.1198, -15.5233 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Arucas 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 Canary Islands.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firgas | Canary Islands | W | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Moya | Canary Islands | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Teror | Canary Islands | S | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Centro | Canary Islands | E | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Brígida | Canary Islands | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Valleseco | Canary Islands | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 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 Canary Islands, the home state of Arucas, along with each city's aerial distance from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 28.1018° N | -15.4157° W | 122 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 28.4682° N | -16.2546° W | 10 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Laguna | 28.4853° N | -16.3201° W | 558 m | 98 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Telde | 27.9924° N | -15.4192° W | 160 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Centro | 28.1272° N | -15.4314° W | 158 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arona | 28.0996° N | -16.681° W | 632 m | 124 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Lucía | 27.9117° N | -15.5407° W | 699 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arrecife | 28.963° N | -13.5477° W | 20 m | 206 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Bartolomé de Tirajana | 27.9248° N | -15.5733° W | 902 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Adeje | 28.1227° N | -16.726° W | 284 m | 129 km | 🗺 View Map |
Gran Canaria Airport IATA: LPA 25 km (15 mi) from Arucas |
The exact GPS location of Arucas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Canary Islands. 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 Canary Islands 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 Arucas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Arucas 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 Spain map
Arucas sits within Canary Islands, Spain, 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 Arucas 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 Canary Islands. › Browse every city in Canary Islands
Coordinates for Arucas 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 Spain. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Arucas are latitude 28.1198° and longitude -15.5233°. In directional format: 28.1198° N, 15.5233° W. These coordinates mark the center of Arucas in Canary Islands and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Arucas is a city in Canary Islands, Spain, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Provincia de Las Palmas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Arucas sits at: Latitude 28° 7' 11" N and Longitude 15° 31' 24" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Arucas has a population of approximately 36,259 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Canary Islands.
The interactive satellite map of Arucas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 28.1198, -15.5233 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Arucas in Canary Islands. For broader context, explore the Canary Islands state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Arucas is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), roughly 25 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Arucas is approximately 11 km (7 mi) from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of Canary Islands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Canary Islands.
Arucas sits at an elevation of approximately 280 meters (919 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Canary Islands.
The closest cities to Arucas include Firgas, Moya, Teror. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Arucas, sunrise is at 08:30 AM and sunset is at 09:43 PM, giving a day length of 13h 12m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Arucas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Arucas is approximately 3,130 km (1,945 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,524 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Arucas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Anse-Vata, New Caledonia, roughly 677 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.
Arucas is approximately 1,743 km (1,083 mi) NE of Madrid, the national capital of Spain, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
