Current Date And Time In Sahel, Burkina Faso
Sunday, 26 July 2026
15:17:44 GMT
Capital: Dori
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,532,000
Area: 35,360.00 km²
State Code: SAH
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sahel, a state or administrative region of 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 Sahel — 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 Sahel in Burkina Faso.
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) | 12.2383° N | 1.5616° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.2383 | -1.5616 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 14' 18" N | 1° 33' 42" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 14.3' N | 1° 33.6956' W |
| State / Region | Sahel |
| Country | Burkina Faso |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Dori |
| State Code | SAH |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Districts | 4 |
| Population | 1,532,000 |
| Area (km²) | 35,360.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 13,652.57 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 42.36 /km² |
| Elevation | 296 m / 973 ft |
| Area Rank | #2 in Burkina Faso |
| Population Rank | #10 of 12 in Burkina Faso |
| GPS (DD) | 12.2383, -1.5616 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sahel 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 Burkina Faso.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre | Burkina Faso | NE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Plateau-Central | Burkina Faso | NE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Centre-Ouest | Burkina Faso | SW | 90 km | 56 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Centre-Sud | Burkina Faso | SE | 97 km | 60 mi | ~1h 12m | 🗺 View |
| Centre-Nord | Burkina Faso | NE | 126 km | 78 mi | ~1h 34m | 🗺 View |
| Centre-Est | Burkina Faso | SE | 173 km | 107 mi | ~2h 10m | 🗺 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 Sahel, along with each city's aerial distance from Dori, Sahel'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djibo | 14.0986° N | -1.6267° W | 310 m | 172 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dori | 14.0333° N | -0.0333° W | 287 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aribinda | 14.2296° N | -0.8654° W | 341 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sebba | 13.4364° N | 0.5304° E | 252 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gorom-Gorom | 14.4429° N | -0.2347° W | 274 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boundoré | 13.4411° N | 0.9074° E | 243 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Déou | 14.6008° N | -0.719° W | 327 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oursi | 14.6755° N | -0.4603° W | 298 m | 85 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tin-Akoff | 14.9655° N | -0.1634° W | 248 m | 105 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Sahel is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Burkina Faso. 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 Sahel on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Burkina Faso.
The satellite view of Sahel 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 Burkina Faso national map
Sahel occupies a distinct geographic zone within Burkina Faso 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 Sahel 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 Burkina Faso. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Sahel 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 Burkina Faso. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Sahel are latitude 12.2383° and longitude -1.5616°. In directional format: 12.2383° N, 1.5616° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Sahel in Burkina Faso and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Sahel is a state or administrative region of Burkina Faso, located in Africa. Its capital city is Dori. View the exact position of Sahel on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sahel is at: Latitude 12° 14' 18" N and Longitude 1° 33' 42" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Sahel covers a total area of approximately 35,360.00 km² (13,652.57 mi²). This is roughly 12.90% of Burkina Faso's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Sahel is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.2383, -1.5616 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sahel in Burkina Faso. For broader context, explore the Burkina Faso national map or nearby states.
Today in Sahel, sunrise is at 05:50 AM and sunset is at 06:35 PM, giving a day length of 12h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sahel's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sahel is approximately 1,362 km (847 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 170 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sahel — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ahau, Fiji, roughly 154 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.
