Current Date And Time In Bama, Burkina Faso
Friday, 14 August 2026
10:16:29 GMT
State: Boucle du Mouhoun
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 31,215
District: Province de la Koosin
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bama, a city in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Bama — 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 Bama.
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 Burkina Faso operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.0357° N | 4.3987° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.0357 | -4.3987 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 2' 9" N | 4° 23' 55" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 2.142' N | 4° 23.922' W |
| City | Bama |
| State | Boucle du Mouhoun |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Province de la Koosin |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 31,215 |
| Elevation | 350 m / 1,148 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.0357, -4.3987 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bama 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 Boucle du Mouhoun.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solenzo | Boucle du Mouhoun | NE | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Pa | Boucle du Mouhoun | NE | 85 km | 53 mi | ~1h 25m | 🗺 View |
| Nouna | Boucle du Mouhoun | NE | 97 km | 60 mi | ~1h 37m | 🗺 View |
| Dédougou | Boucle du Mouhoun | NE | 112 km | 70 mi | ~1h 52m | 🗺 View |
| Barani | Boucle du Mouhoun | NE | 138 km | 85 mi | ~2h 18m | 🗺 View |
| Niaga | Boucle du Mouhoun | E | 141 km | 88 mi | ~2h 21m | 🗺 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 Boucle du Mouhoun, the home state of Bama, along with each city's aerial distance from Dédougou, Boucle du Mouhoun'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dédougou | 12.4636° N | -3.4608° W | 302 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nouna | 12.7294° N | -3.8631° W | 277 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tougan | 13.0724° N | -3.0694° W | 300 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Solenzo | 12.1742° N | -4.0848° W | 316 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fara Department | 11.5294° N | -2.768° W | 264 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boromo | 11.7454° N | -2.9301° W | 263 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Toma | 12.7584° N | -2.8988° W | 287 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pa | 12.6667° N | -3.95° W | 276 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barani | 13.1691° N | -3.8899° W | 283 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Niaga | 11.7° N | -3.15° W | 281 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
Bobo Dioulasso Airport IATA: BOY 98 km (61 mi) from Bama |
The exact GPS location of Bama gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Boucle du Mouhoun. 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 Boucle du Mouhoun 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 Bama are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bama 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 Burkina Faso map
Bama sits within Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso, 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 Bama 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 Boucle du Mouhoun. › Browse every city in Boucle du Mouhoun
Coordinates for Bama 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 Burkina Faso. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Bama are latitude 12.0357° and longitude -4.3987°. In directional format: 12.0357° N, 4.3987° W. These coordinates mark the center of Bama in Boucle du Mouhoun and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bama is a city in Boucle du Mouhoun, Burkina Faso, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Province de la Koosin. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bama sits at: Latitude 12° 2' 9" N and Longitude 4° 23' 55" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Bama has a population of approximately 31,215 people. This is roughly 1.623% of Boucle du Mouhoun's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Boucle du Mouhoun.
The interactive satellite map of Bama is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.0357, -4.3987 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bama in Boucle du Mouhoun. For broader context, explore the Boucle du Mouhoun state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bama is Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY), roughly 98 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bama is approximately 112 km (70 mi) from Dédougou, the capital of Boucle du Mouhoun, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Boucle du Mouhoun.
Bama sits at an elevation of approximately 350 meters (1,148 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Boucle du Mouhoun.
The closest cities to Bama include Solenzo, Pa, Nouna. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bama, sunrise is at 06:05 AM and sunset is at 06:39 PM, giving a day length of 12h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bama's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bama is approximately 1,340 km (833 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 479 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bama — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ahau, Fiji, roughly 166 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.
Bama is approximately 314 km (195 mi) E of Ouagadougou, the national capital of Burkina Faso, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
