Current Date And Time In Swedru, Ghana
Sunday, 09 August 2026
11:39:20 GMT
State: Central
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 54,417
District: Agona West
Explore the interactive satellite map of Swedru, a city in Central, 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 Swedru — 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 Swedru.
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) | 5.5371° N | 0.6998° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.5371 | -0.6998 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 32' 14" N | 0° 41' 59" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 32.2266' N | 0° 41.9904' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Swedru 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 Central.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyakrom | Central | NW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Okitsiu | Central | NE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Winneba | Central | S | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Buduburam | Central | E | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Apam | Central | S | 28 km | 18 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Mumford | Central | S | 31 km | 19 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 Central, the home state of Swedru, along with each city's aerial distance from Cape Coast, Central'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coast | 5.1054° N | -1.2466° W | 21 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Twifu Praso | 5.6141° N | -1.5502° W | 72 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kasoa | 5.5345° N | -0.4168° W | 18 m | 104 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Winneba | 5.3511° N | -0.6231° W | 25 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Buduburam | 5.5231° N | -0.4772° W | 62 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dunkwa | 5.96° N | -1.7779° W | 125 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mankesim | 5.2717° N | -1.0152° W | 21 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Assin Foso | 5.7° N | -1.65° W | 107 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Elmina | 5.0847° N | -1.3509° W | 21 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saltpond | 5.2091° N | -1.0606° W | 14 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kotoka International Airport IATA: ACC 59 km (37 mi) from Swedru |
The exact GPS location of Swedru gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Central. 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 Central 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 Swedru are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Swedru 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
Swedru sits within Central, 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 Swedru 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 Central. › Browse every city in Central
Coordinates for Swedru 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 Swedru are latitude 5.5371° and longitude -0.6998°. In directional format: 5.5371° N, 0.6998° W. These coordinates mark the center of Swedru in Central and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Swedru is a city in Central, Ghana, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Agona West. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Swedru sits at: Latitude 5° 32' 14" N and Longitude 0° 41' 59" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Swedru has a population of approximately 54,417 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Central.
The interactive satellite map of Swedru is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.5371, -0.6998 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Swedru in Central. For broader context, explore the Central state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Swedru is Kotoka International Airport (ACC), roughly 59 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Swedru is approximately 77 km (48 mi) from Cape Coast, the capital of Central, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Central.
Swedru sits at an elevation of approximately 74 meters (243 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Central.
The closest cities to Swedru include Nyakrom, Okitsiu, Winneba. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Swedru, sunrise is at 05:57 AM and sunset is at 06:19 PM, giving a day length of 12h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Swedru's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Swedru is approximately 616 km (383 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 78 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Swedru — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kua, Tuvalu, roughly 225 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.
Swedru is approximately 56 km (35 mi) E of Accra, the national capital of Ghana, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
