Current Date And Time In Butembo, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:30:05 WAT
State: North Kivu
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 286,242
District: Butembo
Explore the interactive satellite map of Butembo, a city in North Kivu, 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 Butembo — 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 Butembo.
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) | 0.1416° N | 29.2912° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 0.1416 | 29.2912 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 8' 30" N | 29° 17' 28" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 8.4984' N | 29° 17.4702' E |
| City | Butembo |
| State | North Kivu |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Butembo |
| Time Zone | +01:00 to +02:00 |
| Population | 286,242 |
| Area (km²) | 190.34 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 73.49 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,503.85 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,736 m / 5,696 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 0.1416, 29.2912 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Butembo 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 North Kivu.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katwa | North Kivu | S | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Lubero | North Kivu | S | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Beni | North Kivu | NE | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Mangina | North Kivu | N | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Hyosha | North Kivu | N | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Kayna | North Kivu | S | 85 km | 53 mi | ~1h 25m | 🗺 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 North Kivu, the home state of Butembo, along with each city's aerial distance from Goma, North Kivu'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goma | -1.6741° S | 29.2285° E | 1,518 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Beni | 0.4911° N | 29.4731° E | 1,161 m | 242 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Katwa | 0.0893° N | 29.3086° E | 1,750 m | 196 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rutshuru | -1.1867° S | 29.4467° E | 1,241 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hyosha | 0.6978° N | 29.5186° E | 1,055 m | 266 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mangina | 0.6042° N | 29.31° E | 970 m | 253 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kirumba | -1.0906° S | 29.2925° E | 1,876 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kayna | -0.6093° S | 29.1725° E | 1,753 m | 119 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kanyobagonga | -0.6998° S | 29.1718° E | 1,772 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Katanda | -0.8254° S | 29.3645° E | 968 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
Savannah Airstrip IATA: KHX 106 km (66 mi) from Butembo |
The exact GPS location of Butembo gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Kivu. 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 North Kivu 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 Butembo are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Butembo 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
Butembo sits within North Kivu, 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 Butembo 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 North Kivu. › Browse every city in North Kivu
Coordinates for Butembo 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 Butembo are latitude 0.1416° and longitude 29.2912°. In directional format: 0.1416° N, 29.2912° E. These coordinates mark the center of Butembo in North Kivu and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Butembo is a city in North Kivu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Butembo. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Butembo sits at: Latitude 0° 8' 30" N and Longitude 29° 17' 28" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Butembo has a population of approximately 286,242 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Kivu.
The interactive satellite map of Butembo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 0.1416, 29.2912 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Butembo in North Kivu. For broader context, explore the North Kivu state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Butembo is Savannah Airstrip (KHX), roughly 106 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Butembo is approximately 202 km (126 mi) from Goma, the capital of North Kivu, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Kivu.
Butembo sits at an elevation of approximately 1,736 meters (5,696 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Kivu.
The closest cities to Butembo include Katwa, Lubero, Beni. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Butembo, sunrise is at 05:03 AM and sunset is at 05:12 PM, giving a day length of 12h 9m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Butembo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Butembo is approximately 16 km (10 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,261 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Butembo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 777 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.
Butembo is approximately 1,630 km (1,013 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.
