SameLatitude
Cities at the same latitude as
Puerto Santa Cruz
Cities on the same parallel as Puerto Santa Cruz
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Calafate | Argentina | 22,844 | -50.34° |
| Comandante Luis Piedrabuena | Argentina | 9,278 | -49.99° |
Understanding Puerto Santa Cruz's latitude
| Latitude | 50.02° S |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 5,562 km / 3,456 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 1,839 km / 1,143 mi Antarctic Circle (66.56° S) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Puerto Santa Cruz along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 50.02° 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 Puerto Santa Cruz
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Puerto Santa Cruz 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 Puerto Santa Cruz's parallel (-50.02°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Puerto Santa Cruz?
Puerto Santa Cruz is located at longitude 68.5238° W. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, La Paz (Bolivia), at 68.1500° W in the Southern Hemisphere, and La Romana (Dominican Republic), at 68.9664° W in the Northern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Puerto Santa Cruz’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between -50.52° and -49.52°, the ±0.5° matching band around Puerto Santa Cruz.
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.