Current Date And Time In Waka, Ethiopia
Saturday, 15 August 2026
06:13:27 EAT
Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 26,500
Explore the interactive satellite map of Waka, 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 Waka — 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 Waka.
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) | 7.0667° N | 37.1667° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.0667 | 37.1667 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 4' 0" N | 37° 10' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 4.0002' N | 37° 10.0002' E |
| City | Waka |
| State | South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 26,500 |
| Elevation | 2,312 m / 7,586 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.0667, 37.1667 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Waka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarch’a Sodo | South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region | N | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Bonga | South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region | W | 105 km | 65 mi | ~1h 45m | 🗺 View |
| Wacha | South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region | W | 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 Waka, 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 |
| Wacha | 7.1511° N | 35.817° E | 1,995 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Tarch’a Sodo | 7.1514° N | 37.1718° E | 1,362 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Jimma Airport IATA: JIM 77 km (48 mi) from Waka |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Mizan Teferi |
| 🗺 Map of Komtikas |
| 🗺 Map of Tepi |
The exact GPS location of Waka 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 Waka are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Waka 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
Waka 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 Waka 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 Waka 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 Waka are latitude 7.0667° and longitude 37.1667°. In directional format: 7.0667° N, 37.1667° E. These coordinates mark the center of Waka in South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Waka 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, Waka sits at: Latitude 7° 4' 0" N and Longitude 37° 10' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Waka has a population of approximately 26,500 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 Waka is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.0667, 37.1667 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Waka 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 Waka is Jimma Airport (JIM), roughly 77 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Waka sits at an elevation of approximately 2,312 meters (7,586 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 Waka include Tarch’a Sodo, Bonga, Wacha. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Waka, sunrise is at 06:24 AM and sunset is at 06:47 PM, giving a day length of 12h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Waka's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Waka is approximately 787 km (489 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,106 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Waka — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 361 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.
Waka is approximately 279 km (173 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.
