Current Date And Time In Wacha, Ethiopia
Saturday, 15 August 2026
02:55:42 EAT
Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 28,300
Explore the interactive satellite map of Wacha, a city in South West Ethiopia Peoples' 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 Wacha — 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 Wacha.
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) | 7.1511° N | 35.817° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.1511 | 35.817 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 9' 4" N | 35° 49' 1" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 9.0654' N | 35° 49.0218' E |
| City | Wacha |
| State | South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 28,300 |
| Area (km²) | 6.40 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2.47 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 4,421.88 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,995 m / 6,546 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.1511, 35.817 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Wacha 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 South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizan Teferi | South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region | SW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Komtikas | South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region | SW | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Tepi | South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region | W | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Bonga | South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region | E | 49 km | 31 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Waka | South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region | E | 149 km | 93 mi | ~2h 29m | 🗺 View |
| Tarch’a Sodo | South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region | E | 149 km | 93 mi | ~2h 29m | 🗺 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 South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region, the home state of Wacha, along with each city's aerial distance from the state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tepi | 7.2° N | 35.45° E | 1,175 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Mizan Teferi | 6.9987° N | 35.5888° E | 1,419 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bonga | 7.2889° N | 36.2417° E | 1,673 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Komtikas | 6.9577° N | 35.5575° E | 1,349 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Waka | 7.0667° N | 37.1667° E | 2,312 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Tarch’a Sodo | 7.1514° N | 37.1718° E | 1,362 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Jimma Airport IATA: JIM 124 km (77 mi) from Wacha |
The exact GPS location of Wacha gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside South West Ethiopia Peoples' 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 South West Ethiopia Peoples' 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 Wacha are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Wacha 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
Wacha sits within South West Ethiopia Peoples' 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 Wacha 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 South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region. › Browse every city in South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region
Coordinates for Wacha 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 Wacha are latitude 7.1511° and longitude 35.817°. In directional format: 7.1511° N, 35.817° E. These coordinates mark the center of Wacha in South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Wacha is a city in South West Ethiopia Peoples' 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, Wacha sits at: Latitude 7° 9' 4" N and Longitude 35° 49' 1" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Wacha has a population of approximately 28,300 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region.
The interactive satellite map of Wacha is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.1511, 35.817 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Wacha in South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region. For broader context, explore the South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Wacha is Jimma Airport (JIM), roughly 124 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Wacha sits at an elevation of approximately 1,995 meters (6,546 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region.
The closest cities to Wacha include Mizan Teferi, Komtikas, Tepi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Wacha, sunrise is at 06:29 AM and sunset is at 06:52 PM, giving a day length of 12h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Wacha's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Wacha is approximately 796 km (495 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,956 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Wacha — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 489 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.
Wacha is approximately 384 km (239 mi) NE of Addis Ababa, the national capital of Ethiopia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
