SameLatitude
Cities at the same latitude as
Alta
Cities on the same parallel as Alta
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talnakh | Russia | 59,051 | 69.49° |
| Tromsø | Norway | 41,915 | 69.65° |
| Tromsdalen | Norway | 18,291 | 69.65° |
Understanding Alta's latitude
| Latitude | 69.97° N |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 7,780 km / 4,834 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 379 km / 236 mi Arctic Circle (66.56° N) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Alta along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 69.97° N is about 24h 00m (midnight sun) around the summer solstice in June, while the shortest is about 0h 00m (polar night) around the winter solstice in December.
These are approximate astronomical estimates, using solar-declination equations documented by NOAA and a standard sunrise/sunset horizon of −0.833°. Twilight is not included. Terrain, altitude and actual atmospheric conditions can change observed daylight, particularly near the poles. Distances are approximate north–south distances along a meridian on a mean-radius Earth; the nearest polar circle is taken at 66.56°.
Monthly daylight estimates
Calculated for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Daylight |
|---|---|
| January | 0h 00m |
| February | 7h 23m |
| March | 11h 35m |
| April | 16h 11m |
| May | 22h 43m |
| June | 24h 00m |
| July | 24h 00m |
| August | 18h 12m |
| September | 13h 24m |
| October | 9h 05m |
| November | 3h 51m |
| December | 0h 00m |
Interactive map of Alta
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Alta and its global counterparts, it is important to remember that while they share identical daylight hours and similar solar angles throughout the year, their climates may differ drastically. Factors including elevation, proximity to oceans, and dominant wind patterns shape the local environment just as much as solar positioning.
The results shown here are cities located within ±0.5 degrees of Alta's parallel (69.97°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Alta?
Alta is located at longitude 23.2717° E. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Mbuji-Mayi (Democratic Republic of the Congo), at 23.5898° E in the Southern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Alta’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between 69.47° and 70.47°, the ±0.5° matching band around Alta.
Does this map show exact city boundaries?
No. Map markers and latitude values use city reference coordinates. They help compare locations on a parallel, but do not represent municipal boundaries.
Do these cities share the same climate?
Not necessarily. Latitude is only one influence on climate; altitude, coastlines, ocean currents and local terrain also matter.