Current Date And Time In Bekwai, Ghana
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:08:33 GMT
State: Ashanti
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 32,082
District: Bekwai
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bekwai, a city in Ashanti, Ghana, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Bekwai — 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 Bekwai.
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 Ghana operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.452° N | 1.5787° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 6.452 | -1.5787 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 27' 7" N | 1° 34' 43" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 27.117' N | 1° 34.7196' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bekwai 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 Ashanti.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sefwi | Ashanti | NW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Kumasi | Ashanti | N | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Obuase | Ashanti | S | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| New Tafo | Ashanti | N | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Tafo | Ashanti | N | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Mamponteng | Ashanti | N | 31 km | 20 mi | ~31m | 🗺 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 Ashanti, the home state of Bekwai, along with each city's aerial distance from Kumasi, Ashanti'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumasi | 6.6885° N | -1.6244° W | 270 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Obuase | 6.2023° N | -1.668° W | 215 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ejura | 7.3856° N | -1.3562° W | 224 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mampong | 7.0627° N | -1.4001° W | 395 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tafo | 6.7316° N | -1.6137° W | 292 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Agogo | 6.8° N | -1.0819° W | 418 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Konongo | 6.6167° N | -1.2167° W | 230 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ahwiaa | 6.7605° N | -1.594° W | 309 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Effiduase | 6.8468° N | -1.3961° W | 328 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| New Tafo | 6.719° N | -1.6119° W | 277 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
Prempeh I International Airport IATA: KMS 29 km (18 mi) from Bekwai |
The exact GPS location of Bekwai gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ashanti. 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 Ashanti 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 Bekwai are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bekwai 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 Ghana map
Bekwai sits within Ashanti, Ghana, 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 Bekwai 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 Ashanti. › Browse every city in Ashanti
Coordinates for Bekwai 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 Ghana. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Bekwai are latitude 6.452° and longitude -1.5787°. In directional format: 6.452° N, 1.5787° W. These coordinates mark the center of Bekwai in Ashanti and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bekwai is a city in Ashanti, Ghana, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Bekwai. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bekwai sits at: Latitude 6° 27' 7" N and Longitude 1° 34' 43" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Bekwai has a population of approximately 32,082 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ashanti.
The interactive satellite map of Bekwai is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 6.452, -1.5787 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bekwai in Ashanti. For broader context, explore the Ashanti state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bekwai is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS), roughly 29 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bekwai is approximately 27 km (17 mi) from Kumasi, the capital of Ashanti, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Ashanti.
Bekwai sits at an elevation of approximately 219 meters (719 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ashanti.
The closest cities to Bekwai include Sefwi, Kumasi, Obuase. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bekwai, sunrise is at 05:59 AM and sunset is at 06:22 PM, giving a day length of 12h 22m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bekwai's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bekwai is approximately 718 km (446 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 175 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bekwai — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Asau, Tuvalu, roughly 117 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.
Bekwai is approximately 182 km (113 mi) SE of Accra, the national capital of Ghana, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
