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Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S)

The Tropic of Capricorn is the approximate southern latitude limit where the Sun can appear directly overhead at solar noon. It is commonly shown near 23.5° south and is associated with the Sun’s southernmost subsolar position around the December solstice.

Geographic Dimensions & Position

Exact Coordinates23.4364° S approximate cartographic reference
Circumference / LengthApproximately 36,788 km along the WGS 84 reference parallel
Scientific Significance

Marks the approximate southern boundary of the tropics. The astronomical tropic follows changes in Earth’s axial tilt; this fixed map reference is not a date-specific solar calculation.

Countries & Territories Crossed

ChileArgentinaParaguayBrazilNamibiaBotswanaSouth AfricaMozambiqueMadagascarAustralia
Frequently Asked Questions

People Also Ask About Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S)

High-intent geographic questions regarding coordinates, traversed nations, and planetary geometry.

QWhat are the exact coordinates of Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S)?

Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) is positioned at 23.4364° S approximate cartographic reference relative to the WGS84 ellipsoidal reference frame.

QHow long is Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) in miles and kilometers?

The total circumference / length of Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) is approximately Approximately 36,788 km along the WGS 84 reference parallel.

QHow many countries does Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) pass through?

Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) crosses through 10 sovereign nations and territories: Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Australia.

QWhat is the scientific significance of Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S)?

Marks the approximate southern boundary of the tropics. The astronomical tropic follows changes in Earth’s axial tilt; this fixed map reference is not a date-specific solar calculation.

QHow does Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) divide the globe into hemispheres?

Lines of latitude parallel to the Equator define northern and southern solar declination belts across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

QHow do seasonal solstices and daylight hours relate to Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S)?

Solar elevation angles across Tropic of Capricorn (23° 26' 11" S) govern solar culmination and seasonal daylight duration, determining tropical, temperate, or polar climatic zones.