Current Date And Time In Lodja, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:05:26 WAT
State: Sankuru
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 91,409
District: Lodja
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lodja, a city in Sankuru, 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 Lodja — 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 Lodja.
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) | 3.5211° S | 23.6005° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.5211 | 23.6005 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 31' 16" S | 23° 36' 2" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 31.263' S | 23° 36.03' E |
| City | Lodja |
| State | Sankuru |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Lodja |
| Time Zone | +01:00 to +02:00 |
| Population | 91,409 |
| Elevation | 478 m / 1,568 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -3.5211, 23.6005 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lodja 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 Sankuru.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukula | Sankuru | SE | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 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 Sankuru, the home state of Lodja, along with each city's aerial distance from Lusambo, Sankuru'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusambo | -4.975° S | 23.4439° E | 432 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lukula | -3.8688° S | 23.8835° E | 610 m | 132 km | 🗺 View Map |
The exact GPS location of Lodja gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sankuru. 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 Sankuru 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 Lodja are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lodja 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
Lodja sits within Sankuru, 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 Lodja 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 Sankuru. › Browse every city in Sankuru
Coordinates for Lodja 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 Lodja are latitude -3.5211° and longitude 23.6005°. In directional format: 3.5211° S, 23.6005° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lodja in Sankuru and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lodja is a city in Sankuru, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Lodja. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lodja sits at: Latitude 3° 31' 16" S and Longitude 23° 36' 2" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lodja has a population of approximately 91,409 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sankuru.
The interactive satellite map of Lodja is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.5211, 23.6005 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lodja in Sankuru. For broader context, explore the Sankuru state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lodja is Kindu Airport (KND), roughly 266 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lodja is approximately 163 km (101 mi) from Lusambo, the capital of Sankuru, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sankuru.
Lodja sits at an elevation of approximately 478 meters (1,568 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sankuru.
The closest cities to Lodja include Lukula. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lodja, sunrise is at 05:29 AM and sunset is at 05:31 PM, giving a day length of 12h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lodja's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lodja is approximately 392 km (244 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,622 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lodja — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 202 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.
Lodja is approximately 924 km (574 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.
