Current Date And Time In Essau, Gambia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Essau, a city in North Bank, 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 Essau — 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 Essau.
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) | 13.4839° N | 16.5347° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 13.4839 | -16.5347 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 29' 2" N | 16° 32' 5" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 29.0334' N | 16° 32.0832' W |
| City | Essau |
| State | North Bank |
| Country | Gambia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 11,758 |
| Elevation | 12 m / 39 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 13.4839, -16.5347 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Essau 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 North Bank.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barra | North Bank | W | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Medina Kanuma | North Bank | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Lamin | North Bank | SE | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Albadarr | North Bank | SE | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Chilla | North Bank | E | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Tambana | North Bank | E | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 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 North Bank, the home state of Essau, along with each city's aerial distance from Basse Santa Su, North Bank'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farafenni | 13.5667° N | -15.6° W | 15 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Lamin | 13.3522° N | -16.4339° W | 15 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Barra | 13.4828° N | -16.5456° W | 1 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Kerewan | 13.4898° N | -16.0888° W | 16 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Salikene | 13.4833° N | -15.9667° W | 14 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Saba | 13.5164° N | -16.0492° W | 15 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| No Kunda | 13.5667° N | -15.8333° W | 14 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Albadarr | 13.3344° N | -16.3867° W | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Katchang | 13.5° N | -15.75° W | 20 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Gunjur | 13.5228° N | -16.0278° W | 15 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Banjul International Airport IATA: BJL 21 km (13 mi) from Essau |
The exact GPS location of Essau gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Bank. 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 North Bank 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 Essau are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Essau 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
Essau sits within North Bank, 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 Essau 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 North Bank. › Browse every city in North Bank
Coordinates for Essau 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 Essau are latitude 13.4839° and longitude -16.5347°. In directional format: 13.4839° N, 16.5347° W. These coordinates mark the center of Essau in North Bank and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Essau is a city in North Bank, 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, Essau sits at: Latitude 13° 29' 2" N and Longitude 16° 32' 5" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Essau has a population of approximately 11,758 people. This is roughly 5.319% of North Bank's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Bank.
The interactive satellite map of Essau is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 13.4839, -16.5347 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Essau in North Bank. For broader context, explore the North Bank state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Essau is Banjul International Airport (BJL), roughly 21 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Essau sits at an elevation of approximately 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Bank.
The closest cities to Essau include Barra, Medina Kanuma, Lamin. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Essau, sunrise is at 06:51 AM and sunset is at 07:30 PM, giving a day length of 12h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Essau's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Essau is approximately 1,501 km (933 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,790 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Essau — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kirakira, Solomon Islands, roughly 376 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.
Essau is approximately 6 km (4 mi) SW of Banjul, the national capital of Gambia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
