Current Date And Time In Parakou, Benin
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
21:50:32 WAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Parakou, a city in Borgou, 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 Parakou — 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 Parakou.
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) | 9.3372° N | 2.6303° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.3372 | 2.6303 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 20' 14" N | 2° 37' 49" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 20.2296' N | 2° 37.8186' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Parakou 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 Borgou.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bétérou | Borgou | W | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Tchaourou | Borgou | S | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 View |
| Ndali | Borgou | N | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Pèrèrè | Borgou | NE | 64 km | 40 mi | ~1h 4m | 🗺 View |
| Nikki | Borgou | NE | 92 km | 57 mi | ~1h 32m | 🗺 View |
| Bembèrèkè | Borgou | N | 99 km | 62 mi | ~1h 39m | 🗺 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 Borgou, the home state of Parakou, along with each city's aerial distance from Parakou, Borgou'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki | 9.9401° N | 3.2108° E | 403 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tchaourou | 8.8865° N | 2.5975° E | 332 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kalalé | 10.2928° N | 3.3837° E | 406 m | 135 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sinendé | 10.3496° N | 2.3791° E | 371 m | 116 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bembèrèkè | 10.2283° N | 2.6634° E | 445 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ndali | 9.8636° N | 2.7209° E | 394 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pèrèrè | 9.7972° N | 2.984° E | 424 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bétérou | 9.1992° N | 2.2586° E | 259 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport IATA: ILR 228 km (142 mi) from Parakou |
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| 🗺 Map of Sinendé |
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The exact GPS location of Parakou gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Borgou. 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 Borgou 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 Parakou are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Parakou 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
Parakou sits within Borgou, 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 Parakou 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 Borgou. › Browse every city in Borgou
Coordinates for Parakou 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 Parakou are latitude 9.3372° and longitude 2.6303°. In directional format: 9.3372° N, 2.6303° E. These coordinates mark the center of Parakou in Borgou and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Parakou is a city in Borgou, Benin, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Parakou sits at: Latitude 9° 20' 14" N and Longitude 2° 37' 49" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Parakou has a population of approximately 255,478 people. This is roughly 31.835% of Borgou's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Borgou.
The interactive satellite map of Parakou is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.3372, 2.6303 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Parakou in Borgou. For broader context, explore the Borgou state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Parakou is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), roughly 228 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Parakou sits at an elevation of approximately 369 meters (1,211 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Borgou.
The closest cities to Parakou include Bétérou, Tchaourou, Ndali. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Parakou, sunrise is at 06:39 AM and sunset is at 07:09 PM, giving a day length of 12h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Parakou's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Parakou is approximately 1,039 km (646 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 289 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Parakou — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mala'e, Wallis And Futuna, roughly 453 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.
Parakou is approximately 316 km (196 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.
