Current Date And Time In Aru, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Friday, 14 August 2026
15:21:45 WAT
State: Ituri
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 45,516
District: Aru
Explore the interactive satellite map of Aru, a city in Ituri, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Aru — 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 Aru.
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 Democratic Republic Of The Congo operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.8622° N | 30.8414° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 2.8622 | 30.8414 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 51' 44" N | 30° 50' 29" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 51.7308' N | 30° 50.4828' E |
| City | Aru |
| State | Ituri |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Aru |
| Time Zone | +01:00 to +02:00 |
| Population | 45,516 |
| Elevation | 1,350 m / 4,429 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 2.8622, 30.8414 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Aru 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 Ituri.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djugu | Ituri | S | 111 km | 69 mi | ~1h 51m | 🗺 View |
| Mangbwalu | Ituri | SW | 136 km | 84 mi | ~2h 16m | 🗺 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 Ituri, the home state of Aru, along with each city's aerial distance from Bunia, Ituri'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunia | 1.5594° N | 30.2522° E | 1,265 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mangbwalu | 1.9447° N | 30.0386° E | 1,191 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Djugu | 1.9193° N | 30.5026° E | 1,674 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
The exact GPS location of Aru gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ituri. 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 Ituri 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 Aru are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Aru 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 Democratic Republic Of The Congo map
Aru sits within Ituri, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, 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 Aru 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 Ituri. › Browse every city in Ituri
Coordinates for Aru 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 Democratic Republic Of The Congo. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Aru are latitude 2.8622° and longitude 30.8414°. In directional format: 2.8622° N, 30.8414° E. These coordinates mark the center of Aru in Ituri and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Aru is a city in Ituri, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Aru. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Aru sits at: Latitude 2° 51' 44" N and Longitude 30° 50' 29" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Aru has a population of approximately 45,516 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ituri.
The interactive satellite map of Aru is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 2.8622, 30.8414 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Aru in Ituri. For broader context, explore the Ituri state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Aru is Arua Airport (RUA), roughly 22 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Aru is approximately 159 km (99 mi) from Bunia, the capital of Ituri, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Ituri.
Aru sits at an elevation of approximately 1,350 meters (4,429 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ituri.
The closest cities to Aru include Djugu, Mangbwalu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Aru, sunrise is at 04:53 AM and sunset is at 05:08 PM, giving a day length of 12h 14m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Aru's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Aru is approximately 319 km (198 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,429 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Aru — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 1,059 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.
Aru is approximately 1,902 km (1,182 mi) SW of Kinshasa, the national capital of Democratic Republic Of The Congo, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
