Current Date And Time In Southern Governorate, Bahrain
Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:44:08 AST
Capital: Riffa
Currency: Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 91,450
Area: 438.00 km²
State Code: SO
Explore the interactive satellite map of Southern Governorate, a state or administrative region of Bahrain, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Southern Governorate — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Southern Governorate in Bahrain.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Bahrain operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.0304° N | 50.555° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 26.0304 | 50.555 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 1' 49" N | 50° 33' 18" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 1.8231' N | 50° 33.2983' E |
| Population | 91,450 |
| Area (km²) | 438.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 169.11 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 360.04 /km² |
| Elevation | 60 m / 196 ft |
| Area Rank | #1 in Bahrain |
| Population Rank | #4 of 4 in Bahrain |
| GPS (DD) | 26.0304, 50.555 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Southern Governorate to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Bahrain.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern | Bahrain | N | 19 km | 12 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Manama | Bahrain | N | 22 km | 13 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Muharraq | Bahrain | N | 25 km | 16 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Southern Governorate, along with each city's aerial distance from Riffa, Southern Governorate's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ar Rifa‘ | 26.13° N | 50.555° E | 43 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Dar Kulayb | 26.0686° N | 50.5039° E | 10 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Madinat ‘Īsá | 26.1736° N | 50.5478° E | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Az Zallaq | 26.0475° N | 50.4864° E | 5 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Southern Governorate is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Bahrain. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Southern Governorate on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Bahrain.
The satellite view of Southern Governorate helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Bahrain national map
Southern Governorate occupies a distinct geographic zone within Bahrain in the Asia region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Southern Governorate for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Bahrain. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Southern Governorate 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Bahrain. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Southern Governorate are latitude 26.0304° and longitude 50.555°. In directional format: 26.0304° N, 50.555° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Southern Governorate in Bahrain and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Southern Governorate is a state or administrative region of Bahrain, located in Asia. Its capital city is Riffa. View the exact position of Southern Governorate on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Southern Governorate is at: Latitude 26° 1' 49" N and Longitude 50° 33' 18" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Southern Governorate covers a total area of approximately 438.00 km² (169.11 mi²). This is roughly 65.86% of Bahrain's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Southern Governorate is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 26.0304, 50.555 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Southern Governorate in Bahrain. For broader context, explore the Bahrain national map or nearby states.
Today in Southern Governorate, sunrise is at 04:59 AM and sunset is at 06:29 PM, giving a day length of 13h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Southern Governorate's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Southern Governorate is approximately 2,898 km (1,801 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,057 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Southern Governorate — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 126 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 place.