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Cities at the same latitude as
Comandante Luis Piedrabuena
Cities on the same parallel as Comandante Luis Piedrabuena
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Calafate | Argentina | 22,844 | -50.34° |
| Puerto Santa Cruz | Argentina | 5,390 | -50.02° |
Understanding Comandante Luis Piedrabuena's latitude
| Latitude | 49.99° S |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 5,558 km / 3,454 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 1,843 km / 1,145 mi Antarctic Circle (66.56° S) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Comandante Luis Piedrabuena along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 49.99° S is about 16h 22m around the summer solstice in December, while the shortest is about 8h 04m around the winter solstice in June.
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 | 15h 51m |
| February | 14h 14m |
| March | 12h 30m |
| April | 10h 35m |
| May | 8h 59m |
| June | 8h 06m |
| July | 8h 29m |
| August | 9h 53m |
| September | 11h 43m |
| October | 13h 34m |
| November | 15h 21m |
| December | 16h 20m |
Interactive map of Comandante Luis Piedrabuena
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Comandante Luis Piedrabuena 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 Comandante Luis Piedrabuena's parallel (-49.99°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Comandante Luis Piedrabuena?
Comandante Luis Piedrabuena is located at longitude 68.9151° W. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Barquisimeto (Venezuela), at 69.3570° W in the Northern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Comandante Luis Piedrabuena’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between -50.49° and -49.49°, the ±0.5° matching band around Comandante Luis Piedrabuena.
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.