Current Date And Time In Leku, Ethiopia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Leku, a city in Sidama Region, Ethiopia, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Leku — 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 Leku.
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 Ethiopia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.8731° N | 38.4443° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 6.8731 | 38.4443 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 52' 23" N | 38° 26' 39" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 52.3854' N | 38° 26.655' E |
| City | Leku |
| State | Sidama Region |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 31,700 |
| Elevation | 1,873 m / 6,145 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 6.8731, 38.4443 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Leku 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 Sidama Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yirga ‘Alem | Sidama Region | S | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Awasa | Sidama Region | N | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Wendo | Sidama Region | S | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Ch’iko | Sidama Region | S | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Hagere Selam | Sidama Region | S | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 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 Sidama Region, the home state of Leku, along with each city's aerial distance from Hawaasa, Sidama Region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awasa | 7.0621° N | 38.4764° E | 1,697 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Yirga ‘Alem | 6.75° N | 38.4167° E | 1,778 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Wendo | 6.6° N | 38.4167° E | 1,911 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ch’iko | 6.5833° N | 38.3333° E | 1,871 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Hagere Selam | 6.4833° N | 38.5167° E | 2,746 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Hawassa International Airport IATA: AWA 26 km (16 mi) from Leku |
The exact GPS location of Leku gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sidama Region. 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 Sidama Region 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 Leku are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Leku 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 Ethiopia map
Leku sits within Sidama Region, Ethiopia, 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 Leku 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 Sidama Region. › Browse every city in Sidama Region
Coordinates for Leku 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 Ethiopia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Leku are latitude 6.8731° and longitude 38.4443°. In directional format: 6.8731° N, 38.4443° E. These coordinates mark the center of Leku in Sidama Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Leku is a city in Sidama Region, Ethiopia, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Leku sits at: Latitude 6° 52' 23" N and Longitude 38° 26' 39" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Leku has a population of approximately 31,700 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sidama Region.
The interactive satellite map of Leku is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 6.8731, 38.4443 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Leku in Sidama Region. For broader context, explore the Sidama Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Leku is Hawassa International Airport (AWA), roughly 26 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Leku sits at an elevation of approximately 1,873 meters (6,145 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sidama Region.
The closest cities to Leku include Yirga ‘Alem, Awasa, Wendo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Leku, sunrise is at 06:19 AM and sunset is at 06:42 PM, giving a day length of 12h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Leku's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Leku is approximately 765 km (475 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,249 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Leku — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 271 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.
Leku is approximately 242 km (150 mi) N of Addis Ababa, the national capital of Ethiopia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
