SameLatitude
Cities at the same latitude as
Porvenir
Cities on the same parallel as Porvenir
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Arenas | Chile | 117,430 | -53.16° |
| Río Grande | Argentina | 52,681 | -53.79° |
Understanding Porvenir's latitude
| Latitude | 53.30° S |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 5,926 km / 3,682 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 1,475 km / 916 mi Antarctic Circle (66.56° S) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Porvenir along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 53.30° S is about 17h 00m around the summer solstice in December, while the shortest is about 7h 30m 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 | 16h 23m |
| February | 14h 31m |
| March | 12h 33m |
| April | 10h 24m |
| May | 8h 34m |
| June | 7h 32m |
| July | 7h 59m |
| August | 9h 36m |
| September | 11h 40m |
| October | 13h 45m |
| November | 15h 47m |
| December | 16h 57m |
Interactive map of Porvenir
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Porvenir 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 Porvenir's parallel (-53.30°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Porvenir?
Porvenir is located at longitude 70.3663° W. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Santiago (Chile), at 70.6483° W in the Southern Hemisphere, and Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), at 69.8923° W in the Northern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Porvenir’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between -53.80° and -52.80°, the ±0.5° matching band around Porvenir.
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.