Current Date And Time In Karankasso, Burkina Faso
Saturday, 15 August 2026
15:49:45 GMT
State: Hauts-Bassins
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 15,474
District: Province du Houet
Explore the interactive satellite map of Karankasso, a city in Hauts-Bassins, 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 Karankasso — 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 Karankasso.
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) | 11.2219° N | 4.6442° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.2219 | -4.6442 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 13' 19" N | 4° 38' 39" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 13.3146' N | 4° 38.6538' W |
| City | Karankasso |
| State | Hauts-Bassins |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Province du Houet |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 15,474 |
| Elevation | 352 m / 1,155 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 11.2219, -4.6442 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Karankasso 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 Hauts-Bassins.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobo-Dioulasso | Hauts-Bassins | E | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Orodara | Hauts-Bassins | SW | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Houndé | Hauts-Bassins | E | 127 km | 79 mi | ~2h 7m | 🗺 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 Hauts-Bassins, the home state of Karankasso, along with each city's aerial distance from Bobo-Dioulasso, Hauts-Bassins'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobo-Dioulasso | 11.1806° N | -4.2949° W | 453 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Houndé | 11.5° N | -3.5167° W | 349 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Orodara | 10.9812° N | -4.9189° W | 532 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
Bobo Dioulasso Airport IATA: BOY 35 km (22 mi) from Karankasso |
The exact GPS location of Karankasso gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Hauts-Bassins. 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 Hauts-Bassins 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 Karankasso are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Karankasso 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
Karankasso sits within Hauts-Bassins, 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 Karankasso 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 Hauts-Bassins. › Browse every city in Hauts-Bassins
Coordinates for Karankasso 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 Karankasso are latitude 11.2219° and longitude -4.6442°. In directional format: 11.2219° N, 4.6442° W. These coordinates mark the center of Karankasso in Hauts-Bassins and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Karankasso is a city in Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Province du Houet. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Karankasso sits at: Latitude 11° 13' 19" N and Longitude 4° 38' 39" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Karankasso has a population of approximately 15,474 people. This is roughly 0.641% of Hauts-Bassins's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Hauts-Bassins.
The interactive satellite map of Karankasso is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.2219, -4.6442 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Karankasso in Hauts-Bassins. For broader context, explore the Hauts-Bassins state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Karankasso is Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY), roughly 35 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Karankasso is approximately 38 km (24 mi) from Bobo-Dioulasso, the capital of Hauts-Bassins, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Hauts-Bassins.
Karankasso sits at an elevation of approximately 352 meters (1,155 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Hauts-Bassins.
The closest cities to Karankasso include Bobo-Dioulasso, Orodara, Houndé. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Karankasso, sunrise is at 06:07 AM and sunset is at 06:38 PM, giving a day length of 12h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Karankasso's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Karankasso is approximately 1,249 km (776 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 507 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Karankasso — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ahau, Fiji, roughly 233 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.
Karankasso is approximately 362 km (225 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.
