Current Date And Time In Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Brazil
Saturday, 01 August 2026
17:00:44 BRT
State: Pernambuco
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 98,254
District: Santa Cruz do Capibaribe
Find cities, states and countries closest to Santa Cruz do Capibaribe in Pernambuco, Brazil with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Santa Cruz do Capibaribe.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Santa Cruz do Capibaribe from our regional database:
| State / Region | Pernambuco |
| District | Santa Cruz do Capibaribe |
| Total Population | 98,254 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -7.9575° N |
| Center Longitude | -36.2047° E |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population Rank in Pernambuco | #16 of 188 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alcantil | 18 | 29 | 16 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Barra de São Miguel | 16 | 26 | 14 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Belo Jardim | 30 | 48 | 26 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Brejo da Madre de Deus | 17 | 28 | 15 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Caraúbas | 26 | 41 | 22 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Caruaru | 27 | 44 | 24 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Frei Miguelinho | 20 | 32 | 17 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Jataúba | 20 | 32 | 17 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Riacho das Almas | 27 | 43 | 23 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Riacho de Santo Antônio | 19 | 30 | 16 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Santa Cecília | 27 | 43 | 23 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Santa Maria do Cambucá | 24 | 38 | 21 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| São Caitano | 26 | 42 | 22 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| São Domingos do Cariri | 27 | 44 | 24 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Tacaimbó | 26 | 41 | 22 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Pernambuco (home state of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Alagoas | 54 | 86 | 47 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bahia | 345 | 555 | 299 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Ceará | 281 | 452 | 244 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Espírito Santo | 751 | 1,208 | 652 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Federal District | 884 | 1,423 | 768 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Maranhão | 647 | 1,041 | 561 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Minas Gerais | 779 | 1,254 | 677 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Paraíba | 109 | 176 | 95 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Piauí | 426 | 686 | 370 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Rio Grande do Norte | 236 | 379 | 205 | North (N) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Brazil, with aerial distance and compass direction from Santa Cruz do Capibaribe's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bolivia | 790 | 1,272 | 686 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| French Guiana | 1,258 | 2,025 | 1,092 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Guyana | 1,404 | 2,259 | 1,219 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Paraguay | 765 | 1,232 | 665 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Suriname | 1,285 | 2,069 | 1,116 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Uruguay | 1,286 | 2,070 | 1,117 | South (S) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Santa Cruz do Capibaribe. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Pernambuco, Brazil.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Santa Cruz do Capibaribe (You) | Pernambuco | 98,254 | — | — |
| Toritama | Pernambuco | 41,137 | 17.2 | ESE |
| Taquaritinga do Norte | Pernambuco | 24,736 | 18.7 | ENE |
| Vertentes | Pernambuco | 21,959 | 24.6 | ENE |
| Barra de São Miguel | Paraíba | 5,906 | 26.1 | NNW |
| Brejo da Madre de Deus | Pernambuco | 51,107 | 27.8 | SW |
| Alcantil | Paraíba | 5,578 | 28.8 | NE |
| Riacho de Santo Antônio | Paraíba | 1,955 | 29.9 | N |
| Frei Miguelinho | Pernambuco | 13,636 | 32.3 | E |
| Jataúba | Pernambuco | 15,843 | 32.3 | W |
| Santa Maria do Cambucá | Pernambuco | 14,013 | 38.4 | ENE |
How does Santa Cruz do Capibaribe rank within Pernambuco? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Santa Cruz do Capibaribe appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Recife | 1,653,461 |
| Jaboatão | 702,621 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 644,037 |
| Caruaru | 402,290 |
| Petrolina | 386,791 |
| Olinda | 366,754 |
| Paulista | 342,167 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 216,969 |
| Camaragibe | 155,771 |
| Garanhuns | 151,064 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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Presidente João Suassuna Airport IATA: CPV 84 km (52 mi) from Santa Cruz do Capibaribe |
Santa Cruz do Capibaribe sits inside Pernambuco, Brazil and ranks #16 of 188 cities in Pernambuco by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Santa Cruz do Capibaribe and the countries closest to Santa Cruz do Capibaribe by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Brazil. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across South America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Santa Cruz do Capibaribe at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Pernambuco, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Santa Cruz do Capibaribe — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Santa Cruz do Capibaribe table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Pernambuco by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Santa Cruz do Capibaribe map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Santa Cruz do Capibaribe will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Santa Cruz do Capibaribe to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Santa Cruz do Capibaribe. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Pernambuco city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Santa Cruz do Capibaribe ranks #16 of 188 cities in Pernambuco by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Santa Cruz do Capibaribe is Presidente João Suassuna Airport (CPV), about 84 km (52 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.