Latitude and Longitude of Spain
40° 24' 59.4" N, 3° 42' 9.2" W
Located in southwestern Europe, Spain is situated in the Northern and Western Hemispheres. It shares borders with Portugal to the west and France to the northeast, while its coastal regions are bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to its distinctive shape and diverse geography. Individuals may seek out Spain's coordinates for various reasons, including geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Understanding the geographic layout is also essential for time-zone planning, as Spain spans multiple longitudinal lines, impacting local time across different regions.
Spain Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 40.416500, -3.702560
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 40°24'59.4"N 3°42'9.2"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 40°24.990'N 3°42.154'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 30N 440395E 4474223N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ezjmgtxgh
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8CGRC78W+JX4
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:40.416500,-3.702560
Major Cities in Spain
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 40.416500 | -3.702560 | 3,255,944 |
| Barcelona | 41.388790 | 2.158990 | 1,686,208 |
| Valencia | 39.473910 | -0.379660 | 824,340 |
| Zaragoza | 41.656060 | -0.877340 | 686,986 |
| Sevilla | 37.382830 | -5.973170 | 686,741 |
| Málaga | 36.720160 | -4.420340 | 591,637 |
| Murcia | 37.987040 | -1.130040 | 471,982 |
| Palma | 39.569390 | 2.650240 | 438,234 |
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 28.101780 | -15.415730 | 383,516 |
| Alicante | 38.345170 | -0.481490 | 348,901 |
| Bilbao | 43.262710 | -2.925280 | 347,342 |
| Córdoba | 37.891550 | -4.772750 | 325,708 |
| Valladolid | 41.655410 | -4.723530 | 300,618 |
| Vigo | 42.232820 | -8.722640 | 293,642 |
| Gijón | 43.535730 | -5.661520 | 271,780 |
| Eixample | 41.388960 | 2.161790 | 266,477 |
| Gasteiz / Vitoria | 42.849980 | -2.672680 | 257,407 |
| L'Hospitalet de Llobregat | 41.359670 | 2.100280 | 257,038 |
| Latina | 40.388970 | -3.745690 | 256,644 |
| Carabanchel | 40.390940 | -3.724200 | 253,678 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is Spain located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Spain is located in Europe, specifically in the southwestern part of the continent. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 40.42° N latitude and 3.70° W longitude, which can be read as the distance north of the equator and west of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of Spain, and how does its longitudinal span affect local time?
Spain primarily operates on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1. However, during daylight saving time, it shifts to Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. The longitudinal span can lead to variations in local time, especially in its Canary Islands.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Spain using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Spain, you can utilize the search functionality on the country page. Enter the name of the city or region you are interested in, and the corresponding coordinates will be displayed for precise location mapping.