Current Date And Time In Sankandi, Gambia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Sankandi, a city in Lower River, Gambia, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Sankandi — 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 Sankandi.
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 Gambia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 13.3° N | 15.8333° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 13.3 | -15.8333 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 18' 0" N | 15° 49' 60" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 18' N | 15° 49.9998' W |
| City | Sankandi |
| State | Lower River |
| Country | Gambia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 581 |
| Elevation | 21 m / 69 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 13.3, -15.8333 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sankandi 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 Lower River.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jifarong | Lower River | W | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Dumbutu | Lower River | N | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Bajana | Lower River | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Wurokang | Lower River | N | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Kuli Kunda | Lower River | W | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Nioro | Lower River | NE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 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 Lower River, the home state of Sankandi, along with each city's aerial distance from Kerewan, Lower River'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soma | 13.4333° N | -15.5333° W | 21 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Pakali Nding | 13.4667° N | -15.55° W | 21 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Baro Kunda | 13.4833° N | -15.2667° W | 16 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Mansa Konko | 13.4433° N | -15.5357° W | 19 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sankwia | 13.4667° N | -15.5167° W | 4 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Kaiaf | 13.4° N | -15.6167° W | 29 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Keneba | 13.3289° N | -16.015° W | 22 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Toniataba | 13.4333° N | -15.5833° W | 4 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Nioro | 13.35° N | -15.75° W | 38 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sutukung | 13.4667° N | -15.2667° W | 11 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Banjul International Airport IATA: BJL 89 km (55 mi) from Sankandi |
The exact GPS location of Sankandi gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lower River. 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 Lower River 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 Sankandi are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sankandi 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 Gambia map
Sankandi sits within Lower River, Gambia, 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 Sankandi 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 Lower River. › Browse every city in Lower River
Coordinates for Sankandi 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 Gambia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Sankandi are latitude 13.3° and longitude -15.8333°. In directional format: 13.3° N, 15.8333° W. These coordinates mark the center of Sankandi in Lower River and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sankandi is a city in Lower River, Gambia, 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, Sankandi sits at: Latitude 13° 18' 0" N and Longitude 15° 49' 60" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sankandi has a population of approximately 581 people. This is roughly 0.617% of Lower River's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lower River.
The interactive satellite map of Sankandi is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 13.3, -15.8333 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sankandi in Lower River. For broader context, explore the Lower River state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sankandi is Banjul International Airport (BJL), roughly 89 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sankandi sits at an elevation of approximately 21 meters (69 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lower River.
The closest cities to Sankandi include Jifarong, Dumbutu, Bajana. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sankandi, sunrise is at 06:49 AM and sunset is at 07:26 PM, giving a day length of 12h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sankandi's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sankandi is approximately 1,481 km (920 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,715 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sankandi — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lata, Solomon Islands, roughly 337 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.
Sankandi is approximately 82 km (51 mi) W of Banjul, the national capital of Gambia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
