Current Date And Time In Atakora, Benin
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
22:33:35 WAT
Capital: Natitingou
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 586,734
Area: 20,499.00 km²
State Code: AK
Explore the interactive satellite map of Atakora, a state or administrative region of Benin, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Atakora — 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 Atakora in Benin.
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 Benin operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.7955° N | 1.6761° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 10.7955 | 1.6761 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 47' 44" N | 1° 40' 34" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 47.7296' N | 1° 40.5641' E |
| State / Region | Atakora (Atakora Department) |
| Country | Benin |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Natitingou |
| State Code | AK |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Districts | 9 |
| Population | 586,734 |
| Area (km²) | 20,499.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 7,914.70 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 20.81 /km² |
| Elevation | 362 m / 1,188 ft |
| Area Rank | #3 in Benin |
| Population Rank | #7 of 12 in Benin |
| GPS (DD) | 10.7955, 1.6761 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Atakora 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 Benin.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donga | Benin | S | 120 km | 74 mi | ~1h 30m | 🗺 View |
| Alibori | Benin | E | 122 km | 76 mi | ~1h 31m | 🗺 View |
| Borgou | Benin | SE | 185 km | 115 mi | ~2h 19m | 🗺 View |
| Collines | Benin | S | 286 km | 177 mi | ~3h 34m | 🗺 View |
| Zou | Benin | S | 386 km | 240 mi | ~4h 49m | 🗺 View |
| Plateau | Benin | S | 395 km | 246 mi | ~4h 56m | 🗺 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 Atakora, along with each city's aerial distance from Natitingou, Atakora'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kérou | 10.8258° N | 2.1048° E | 332 m | 98 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Natitingou | 10.3042° N | 1.3796° E | 450 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Péhonko | 10.2275° N | 2.0019° E | 385 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tanguiéta | 10.6212° N | 1.2665° E | 242 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cobly | 10.4922° N | 0.9997° E | 247 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Matéri | 10.6962° N | 1.0631° E | 200 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boukoumbé | 10.1771° N | 1.1062° E | 230 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tobré | 10.195° N | 2.13° E | 343 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Toukountouna | 10.5028° N | 1.3744° E | 383 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guilmaro | 10.5658° N | 1.7244° E | 472 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
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The precise GPS location of Atakora is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Benin. 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 Atakora on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Benin.
The satellite view of Atakora 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 Benin national map
Atakora occupies a distinct geographic zone within Benin in the Africa 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 Atakora 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 Benin. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Atakora 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 Benin. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Atakora are latitude 10.7955° and longitude 1.6761°. In directional format: 10.7955° N, 1.6761° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Atakora in Benin and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Atakora is a state or administrative region of Benin, located in Africa. Its capital city is Natitingou. View the exact position of Atakora on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Atakora is at: Latitude 10° 47' 44" N and Longitude 1° 40' 34" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Atakora covers a total area of approximately 20,499.00 km² (7,914.70 mi²). This is roughly 18.20% of Benin's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Atakora is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 10.7955, 1.6761 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Atakora in Benin. For broader context, explore the Benin national map or nearby states.
Today in Atakora, sunrise is at 06:42 AM and sunset is at 07:10 PM, giving a day length of 12h 28m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Atakora's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Atakora is approximately 1,202 km (747 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 183 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Atakora — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mala'e, Wallis And Futuna, roughly 358 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.
