Current Date And Time In Upper River, Gambia
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
12:18:05 GMT
Capital: Basse Santa Su
Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 239,609
Area: 2,070.00 km²
State Code: U
Explore the interactive satellite map of Upper River, a state or administrative region of 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 Upper River — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Upper River in Gambia.
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) | 13.4257° N | 14.0072° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 13.4257 | -14.0072 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 25' 33" N | 14° 0' 26" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 25.5442' N | 14° 0.4341' W |
| State / Region | Upper River |
| Country | Gambia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Basse Santa Su |
| State Code | U |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Districts | 7 |
| Population | 239,609 |
| Area (km²) | 2,070.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 799.23 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 115.82 /km² |
| Elevation | 23 m / 76 ft |
| Area Rank | #3 in Gambia |
| Population Rank | #1 of 5 in Gambia |
| GPS (DD) | 13.4257, -14.0072 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Upper River to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Gambia.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central River | Gambia | W | 98 km | 61 mi | ~1h 13m | 🗺 View |
| Lower River | Gambia | W | 207 km | 129 mi | ~2h 36m | 🗺 View |
| North Bank | Gambia | W | 218 km | 135 mi | ~2h 43m | 🗺 View |
| Western | Gambia | W | 251 km | 156 mi | ~3h 8m | 🗺 View |
| Banjul | Gambia | W | 278 km | 173 mi | ~3h 28m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Upper River, along with each city's aerial distance from Basse Santa Su, Upper River's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farato | 13.4° N | -14.2167° W | 30 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Basse Santa Su | 13.31° N | -14.2137° W | 15 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gambissar | 13.3167° N | -13.95° W | 25 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Garawol | 13.4167° N | -13.95° W | 15 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sabi | 13.2333° N | -14.2° W | 39 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Koina | 13.4833° N | -13.8667° W | 17 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Badja Kunda | 13.4667° N | -14.05° W | 19 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kulari | 13.4° N | -14.0833° W | 21 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alohungari | 13.3167° N | -14.2333° W | 21 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Demba Kunda | 13.25° N | -14.2667° W | 39 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Upper River is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Gambia. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Upper River on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Gambia.
The satellite view of Upper River helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Gambia national map
Upper River occupies a distinct geographic zone within Gambia in the Africa region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Upper River for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Gambia. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Upper River 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Gambia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Upper River are latitude 13.4257° and longitude -14.0072°. In directional format: 13.4257° N, 14.0072° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Upper River in Gambia and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Upper River is a state or administrative region of Gambia, located in Africa. Its capital city is Basse Santa Su. View the exact position of Upper River on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Upper River is at: Latitude 13° 25' 33" N and Longitude 14° 0' 26" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Upper River covers a total area of approximately 2,070.00 km² (799.23 mi²). This is roughly 18.32% of Gambia's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Upper River is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 13.4257, -14.0072 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Upper River in Gambia. For broader context, explore the Gambia national map or nearby states.
Today in Upper River, sunrise is at 06:41 AM and sunset is at 07:20 PM, giving a day length of 12h 39m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Upper River's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Upper River is approximately 1,495 km (929 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,517 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Upper River — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sola, Vanuatu, roughly 176 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 place.
Basse Santa Su, the capital of Upper River, is approximately 256 km (159 mi) W of Banjul, the national capital of Gambia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
