Current Date And Time In Ovan, Gabon
Saturday, 15 August 2026
02:39:18 WAT
State: Ogooué-Ivindo
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 4,064
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ovan, a city in Ogooué-Ivindo, Gabon, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Ovan — 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 Ovan.
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 Gabon operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.3111° N | 12.1824° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 0.3111 | 12.1824 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 18' 40" N | 12° 10' 57" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 18.663' N | 12° 10.9464' E |
| City | Ovan |
| State | Ogooué-Ivindo |
| Country | Gabon |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 4,064 |
| Elevation | 433 m / 1,421 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 0.3111, 12.1824 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ovan 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 Ogooué-Ivindo.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booué | Ogooué-Ivindo | SW | 52 km | 33 mi | ~52m | 🗺 View |
| Makokou | Ogooué-Ivindo | E | 81 km | 50 mi | ~1h 21m | 🗺 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 Ogooué-Ivindo, the home state of Ovan, along with each city's aerial distance from Makokou, Ogooué-Ivindo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makokou | 0.5738° N | 12.8642° E | 489 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mékambo | 1.0065° N | 13.9594° E | 505 m | 131 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Booué | -0.0921° S | 11.9385° E | 217 m | 127 km | 🗺 View Map |
Makokou Airport IATA: MKU 84 km (52 mi) from Ovan |
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| 🗺 Map of Mékambo |
The exact GPS location of Ovan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ogooué-Ivindo. 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 Ogooué-Ivindo 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 Ovan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ovan 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 Gabon map
Ovan sits within Ogooué-Ivindo, Gabon, 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 Ovan 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 Ogooué-Ivindo. › Browse every city in Ogooué-Ivindo
Coordinates for Ovan 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 Gabon. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Ovan are latitude 0.3111° and longitude 12.1824°. In directional format: 0.3111° N, 12.1824° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ovan in Ogooué-Ivindo and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ovan is a city in Ogooué-Ivindo, Gabon, 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, Ovan sits at: Latitude 0° 18' 40" N and Longitude 12° 10' 57" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ovan has a population of approximately 4,064 people. This is roughly 5.622% of Ogooué-Ivindo's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ogooué-Ivindo.
The interactive satellite map of Ovan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 0.3111, 12.1824 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ovan in Ogooué-Ivindo. For broader context, explore the Ogooué-Ivindo state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ovan is Makokou Airport (MKU), roughly 84 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ovan is approximately 81 km (50 mi) from Makokou, the capital of Ogooué-Ivindo, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Ogooué-Ivindo.
Ovan sits at an elevation of approximately 433 meters (1,421 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ogooué-Ivindo.
The closest cities to Ovan include Booué, Makokou. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ovan, sunrise is at 06:10 AM and sunset is at 06:20 PM, giving a day length of 12h 9m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ovan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ovan is approximately 35 km (22 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,356 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ovan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Napari Village, Kiribati, roughly 1,048 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.
Ovan is approximately 304 km (189 mi) W of Libreville, the national capital of Gabon, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
