Current Date And Time In Tshikapa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Friday, 14 August 2026
23:37:35 WAT
State: Kasai
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 634,529
District: Tshikapa City
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tshikapa, a city in Kasai, 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 Tshikapa — 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 Tshikapa.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.4162° S | 20.8° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -6.4162 | 20.8 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 24' 58" S | 20° 47' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 24.9726' S | 20° 47.997' E |
| City | Tshikapa |
| State | Kasai |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Tshikapa City |
| Time Zone | +01:00 to +02:00 |
| Population | 634,529 |
| Elevation | 484 m / 1,588 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -6.4162, 20.8 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tshikapa 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 Kasai.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luebo | Kasai | NE | 137 km | 85 mi | ~2h 17m | 🗺 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 Kasai, the home state of Tshikapa, along with each city's aerial distance from Tshikapa, Kasai'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilebo | -4.3311° S | 20.5864° E | 440 m | 233 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mweka | -4.8519° S | 21.5595° E | 591 m | 193 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Luebo | -5.3522° S | 21.4219° E | 498 m | 137 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Isamba | -4.0333° S | 21.9833° E | 507 m | 296 km | 🗺 View Map |
The exact GPS location of Tshikapa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kasai. 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 Kasai 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 Tshikapa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tshikapa 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
Tshikapa sits within Kasai, 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 Tshikapa 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 Kasai. › Browse every city in Kasai
Coordinates for Tshikapa 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 Tshikapa are latitude -6.4162° and longitude 20.8°. In directional format: 6.4162° S, 20.8° E. These coordinates mark the center of Tshikapa in Kasai and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tshikapa is a city in Kasai, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Tshikapa City. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Tshikapa sits at: Latitude 6° 24' 58" S and Longitude 20° 47' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Tshikapa has a population of approximately 634,529 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kasai.
The interactive satellite map of Tshikapa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.4162, 20.8 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tshikapa in Kasai. For broader context, explore the Kasai state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tshikapa is Dundo Airport (DUE), roughly 110 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tshikapa sits at an elevation of approximately 484 meters (1,588 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kasai.
The closest cities to Tshikapa include Luebo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tshikapa, sunrise is at 05:43 AM and sunset is at 05:39 PM, giving a day length of 11h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tshikapa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tshikapa is approximately 714 km (444 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,301 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tshikapa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Napari Village, Kiribati, roughly 280 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.
Tshikapa is approximately 650 km (404 mi) W 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.
