Current Date And Time In Jijiga, Ethiopia
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
13:57:04 EAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Jijiga, a city in Somali, 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 Jijiga — 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 Jijiga.
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) | 9.35° N | 42.8° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.35 | 42.8 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 20' 60" N | 42° 47' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 21' N | 42° 48' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Jijiga 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 Somali.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinahsen | Somali | NW | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Gedeb | Somali | NE | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Hartishek | Somali | E | 64 km | 40 mi | ~1h 4m | 🗺 View |
| Arabi | Somali | NW | 76 km | 47 mi | ~1h 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 Somali, the home state of Jijiga, along with each city's aerial distance from Jijiga, Somali'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warder | 6.9744° N | 45.3408° E | 556 m | 385 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arabi | 9.9628° N | 42.4928° E | 1,058 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gode | 5.9506° N | 43.5519° E | 292 m | 387 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Degeh Bur | 8.2206° N | 43.5572° E | 1,059 m | 151 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kebri Dahar | 6.74° N | 44.2781° E | 526 m | 333 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lasoano | 6.2553° N | 45.3853° E | 439 m | 447 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Qorof | 6.5822° N | 46.4333° E | 382 m | 505 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yamarugley | 6.8077° N | 46.0848° E | 435 m | 459 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fadhigaradle | 6.1756° N | 45.2987° E | 445 m | 448 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Neefkuceliye | 6.5546° N | 45.3899° E | 503 m | 422 km | 🗺 View Map |
Gerad Wilwal International Airport IATA: JIJ 12 km (8 mi) from Jijiga |
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The exact GPS location of Jijiga gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Somali. 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 Somali 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 Jijiga are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Jijiga 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
Jijiga sits within Somali, 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 Jijiga 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 Somali. › Browse every city in Somali
Coordinates for Jijiga 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 Jijiga are latitude 9.35° and longitude 42.8°. In directional format: 9.35° N, 42.8° E. These coordinates mark the center of Jijiga in Somali and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Jijiga is a city in Somali, 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, Jijiga sits at: Latitude 9° 20' 60" N and Longitude 42° 47' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Jijiga has a population of approximately 483,000 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Somali.
The interactive satellite map of Jijiga is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.35, 42.8 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Jijiga in Somali. For broader context, explore the Somali state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Jijiga is Gerad Wilwal International Airport (JIJ), roughly 12 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Jijiga sits at an elevation of approximately 1,646 meters (5,401 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Somali.
The closest cities to Jijiga include Chinahsen, Gedeb, Hartishek. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Jijiga, sunrise is at 05:57 AM and sunset is at 06:32 PM, giving a day length of 12h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Jijiga's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Jijiga is approximately 1,041 km (647 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,701 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Jijiga — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fatu-Hiva, French Polynesia, roughly 203 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.
Jijiga is approximately 446 km (277 mi) W of Addis Ababa, the national capital of Ethiopia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
