Latitude and Longitude of Brazil
23° 32' 51.0" S, 46° 38' 10.0" W
Located in South America, Brazil spans both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It shares borders with several countries, including Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. The geographic centroid of Brazil is approximately at -23.55 latitude and -46.64 longitude, reflecting its broad and diverse landscape. Individuals often seek coordinates in Brazil for various applications, such as geocoding in mapping software, navigation systems, and planning across different time zones. Understanding the geographic coordinates facilitates accurate location tracking and enhances mapping projects across this vast country.
Brazil Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -23.547500, -46.636110
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 23°32'51.0"S 46°38'10.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 23°32.850'S 46°38.167'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 23S 332997E 7394917N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 6gyf4c29g
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 588MF937+2H2
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-23.547500,-46.636110
Major Cities in Brazil
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | -23.547500 | -46.636110 | 12,400,232 |
| Rio de Janeiro | -22.906420 | -43.182230 | 6,747,815 |
| Belo Horizonte | -19.920830 | -43.937780 | 2,721,564 |
| Salvador | -12.975630 | -38.490960 | 2,711,840 |
| Fortaleza | -3.717220 | -38.543060 | 2,400,000 |
| Manaus | -3.101940 | -60.025000 | 2,219,580 |
| Brasília | -15.779720 | -47.929720 | 2,207,718 |
| Curitiba | -25.427780 | -49.273060 | 1,948,626 |
| Recife | -8.053890 | -34.881110 | 1,653,461 |
| Goiânia | -16.678610 | -49.253890 | 1,536,097 |
| Belém | -1.455830 | -48.504440 | 1,499,641 |
| Porto Alegre | -30.032830 | -51.230190 | 1,488,252 |
| Guarulhos | -23.462780 | -46.533330 | 1,169,577 |
| Maceió | -9.665830 | -35.735280 | 1,031,597 |
| Campinas | -22.905560 | -47.060830 | 1,031,554 |
| São Luís | -2.529720 | -44.302780 | 917,237 |
| Campo Grande | -20.442780 | -54.646390 | 906,092 |
| Natal | -5.795000 | -35.209440 | 896,708 |
| Teresina | -5.089170 | -42.801940 | 871,126 |
| Nova Iguaçu | -22.759170 | -43.451110 | 823,302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent is Brazil located and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Brazil is situated in South America. Its coordinates are expressed in latitude and longitude, where latitude indicates the north-south position and longitude indicates the east-west position. For example, -23.55 refers to a location south of the equator.
What is Brazil's time zone and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Brazil covers multiple time zones, primarily ranging from UTC-3 to UTC-5. The longitudinal span impacts the timing of activities across the country, necessitating consideration of local time when planning.
How can I locate specific cities or regions within Brazil using this country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Brazil, you can use the provided coordinates to narrow down specific locations. Additionally, you can search for city names or regions directly to find their corresponding coordinates.