Current Date And Time In El Kala, Algeria
Thursday, 13 August 2026
02:44:25 CET
State: El Tarf
Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CET)
Population: 35,449
District: Daïra d’El Kala
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Kala, a city in El Tarf, Algeria, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for El Kala — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of El Kala.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Algeria operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.8956° N | 8.4433° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.8956 | 8.4433 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 53' 44" N | 8° 26' 36" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 53.7336' N | 8° 26.5998' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Kala to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around El Tarf.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Tarf | El Tarf | SW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Ben Mehidi | El Tarf | W | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 View |
| Besbes | El Tarf | W | 57 km | 36 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Drean | El Tarf | W | 66 km | 41 mi | ~1h 6m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in El Tarf, the home state of El Kala, along with each city's aerial distance from El Taref, El Tarf's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besbes | 36.7022° N | 7.8472° E | 20 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Drean | 36.6848° N | 7.7511° E | 24 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ben Mehidi | 36.7697° N | 7.9064° E | 8 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| El Tarf | 36.7672° N | 8.3138° E | 24 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport IATA: TBJ 40 km (25 mi) from El Kala |
The exact GPS location of El Kala gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside El Tarf. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare El Tarf state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for El Kala are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of El Kala lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Algeria map
El Kala sits within El Tarf, Algeria, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of El Kala for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across El Tarf. › Browse every city in El Tarf
Coordinates for El Kala in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Algeria. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of El Kala are latitude 36.8956° and longitude 8.4433°. In directional format: 36.8956° N, 8.4433° E. These coordinates mark the center of El Kala in El Tarf and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Kala is a city in El Tarf, Algeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Daïra d’El Kala. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Kala sits at: Latitude 36° 53' 44" N and Longitude 8° 26' 36" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Kala has a population of approximately 35,449 people. This is roughly 8.680% of El Tarf's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in El Tarf.
The interactive satellite map of El Kala is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.8956, 8.4433 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Kala in El Tarf. For broader context, explore the El Tarf state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Kala is Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport (TBJ), roughly 40 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Kala sits at an elevation of approximately 21 meters (69 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for El Tarf.
The closest cities to El Kala include El Tarf, Ben Mehidi, Besbes. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Kala, sunrise is at 05:40 AM and sunset is at 07:21 PM, giving a day length of 13h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Kala's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Kala is approximately 4,107 km (2,552 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 752 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Kala — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 891 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
El Kala is approximately 477 km (296 mi) W of Algiers, the national capital of Algeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
