Current Date And Time In Kérou, Benin
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:45:12 WAT
State: Atakora
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 54,276
District: Kerou
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kérou, a city in Atakora, 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 Kérou — 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 Kérou.
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) | 10.8258° N | 2.1048° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 10.8258 | 2.1048 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 49' 33" N | 2° 6' 17" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 49.5468' N | 2° 6.2874' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kérou 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 Atakora.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilmaro | Atakora | SW | 51 km | 31 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Péhonko | Atakora | S | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Batia | Atakora | W | 68 km | 42 mi | ~1h 8m | 🗺 View |
| Tobré | Atakora | S | 70 km | 44 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Kouande | Atakora | SW | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 View |
| Toukountouna | Atakora | SW | 88 km | 54 mi | ~1h 28m | 🗺 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 Atakora, the home state of Kérou, along with each city's aerial distance from Natitingou, Atakora'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Batia | 10.9037° N | 1.4905° E | - | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
Diori Hamani International Airport IATA: NIM 295 km (184 mi) from Kérou |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Tanguiéta |
| 🗺 Map of Natitingou |
| 🗺 Map of Matéri |
| 🗺 Map of Cobly |
| 🗺 Map of Boukoumbé |
The exact GPS location of Kérou gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Atakora. 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 Atakora 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 Kérou are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kérou 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 Benin map
Kérou sits within Atakora, Benin, 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 Kérou 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 Atakora. › Browse every city in Atakora
Coordinates for Kérou 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 Benin. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kérou are latitude 10.8258° and longitude 2.1048°. In directional format: 10.8258° N, 2.1048° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kérou in Atakora and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kérou is a city in Atakora, Benin, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Kerou. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kérou sits at: Latitude 10° 49' 33" N and Longitude 2° 6' 17" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kérou has a population of approximately 54,276 people. This is roughly 9.251% of Atakora's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Atakora.
The interactive satellite map of Kérou is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 10.8258, 2.1048 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kérou in Atakora. For broader context, explore the Atakora state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kérou is Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM), roughly 295 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kérou is approximately 98 km (61 mi) from Natitingou, the capital of Atakora, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Atakora.
Kérou sits at an elevation of approximately 332 meters (1,089 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Atakora.
The closest cities to Kérou include Guilmaro, Péhonko, Batia. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kérou, sunrise is at 06:40 AM and sunset is at 07:12 PM, giving a day length of 12h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kérou's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kérou is approximately 1,205 km (749 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 230 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kérou — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mala'e, Wallis And Futuna, roughly 326 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.
Kérou is approximately 485 km (301 mi) S of Porto-Novo, the national capital of Benin, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
