SameLatitude
Cities at the same latitude as
Río Gallegos
Cities on the same parallel as Río Gallegos
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Natales | Chile | 18,505 | -51.73° |
| Río Turbio | Argentina | 6,650 | -51.54° |
| Yacimientos Río Turbio | Argentina | 6,650 | -51.54° |
Understanding Río Gallegos's latitude
| Latitude | 51.63° S |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 5,740 km / 3,567 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 1,661 km / 1,032 mi Antarctic Circle (66.56° S) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Río Gallegos along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 51.63° S is about 16h 40m around the summer solstice in December, while the shortest is about 7h 48m 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 06m |
| February | 14h 22m |
| March | 12h 31m |
| April | 10h 30m |
| May | 8h 47m |
| June | 7h 50m |
| July | 8h 15m |
| August | 9h 45m |
| September | 11h 41m |
| October | 13h 39m |
| November | 15h 33m |
| December | 16h 37m |
Interactive map of Río Gallegos
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Río Gallegos 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 Río Gallegos's parallel (-51.63°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Río Gallegos?
Río Gallegos is located at longitude 69.2523° 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 Río Gallegos’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between -52.13° and -51.13°, the ±0.5° matching band around Río Gallegos.
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.