Latitude and Longitude of Brazil

Latitude
23.5475°
S
Longitude
46.6361°
W

23° 32' 51.0" S, 46° 38' 10.0" W

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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.

Major Cities in Brazil

CityLatitudeLongitudePopulation
São Paulo-23.547500-46.63611012,400,232
Rio de Janeiro-22.906420-43.1822306,747,815
Belo Horizonte-19.920830-43.9377802,721,564
Salvador-12.975630-38.4909602,711,840
Fortaleza-3.717220-38.5430602,400,000
Manaus-3.101940-60.0250002,219,580
Brasília-15.779720-47.9297202,207,718
Curitiba-25.427780-49.2730601,948,626
Recife-8.053890-34.8811101,653,461
Goiânia-16.678610-49.2538901,536,097
Belém-1.455830-48.5044401,499,641
Porto Alegre-30.032830-51.2301901,488,252
Guarulhos-23.462780-46.5333301,169,577
Maceió-9.665830-35.7352801,031,597
Campinas-22.905560-47.0608301,031,554
São Luís-2.529720-44.302780917,237
Campo Grande-20.442780-54.646390906,092
Natal-5.795000-35.209440896,708
Teresina-5.089170-42.801940871,126
Nova Iguaçu-22.759170-43.451110823,302

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.

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