Current Date And Time In Akropong, Ghana
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
21:53:38 GMT
State: Eastern
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 11,096
District: Akuapim North
Explore the interactive satellite map of Akropong, a city in Eastern, 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 Akropong — 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 Akropong.
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) | 5.9746° N | 0.0854° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.9746 | -0.0854 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 58' 29" N | 0° 5' 8" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 58.4772' N | 0° 5.1252' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Akropong 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 Eastern.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somanya | Eastern | NE | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Aburi | Eastern | SW | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Koforidua | Eastern | NW | 23 km | 15 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Nsawam | Eastern | SW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Suhum | Eastern | W | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Kwaboanta Ada | Eastern | W | 54 km | 33 mi | ~54m | 🗺 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 Eastern, the home state of Akropong, along with each city's aerial distance from Koforidua, Eastern'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koforidua | 6.0941° N | -0.2591° W | 172 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Akim Oda | 5.9267° N | -0.9858° W | 132 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Suhum | 6.0409° N | -0.45° W | 182 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nsawam | 5.8089° N | -0.3503° W | 61 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nkawkaw | 6.5458° N | -0.7626° W | 254 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Asamankese | 5.8601° N | -0.6635° W | 147 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Akwatia | 6.0402° N | -0.8088° W | 138 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kade | 6.0939° N | -0.836° W | 144 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anyinam | 6.3816° N | -0.5493° W | 179 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Begoro | 6.3871° N | -0.3774° W | 460 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kotoka International Airport IATA: ACC 42 km (26 mi) from Akropong |
The exact GPS location of Akropong gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Eastern. 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 Eastern 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 Akropong are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Akropong 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
Akropong sits within Eastern, 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 Akropong 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 Eastern. › Browse every city in Eastern
Coordinates for Akropong 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 Akropong are latitude 5.9746° and longitude -0.0854°. In directional format: 5.9746° N, 0.0854° W. These coordinates mark the center of Akropong in Eastern and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Akropong is a city in Eastern, Ghana, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Akuapim North. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Akropong sits at: Latitude 5° 58' 29" N and Longitude 0° 5' 8" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Akropong has a population of approximately 11,096 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Eastern.
The interactive satellite map of Akropong is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.9746, -0.0854 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Akropong in Eastern. For broader context, explore the Eastern state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Akropong is Kotoka International Airport (ACC), roughly 42 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Akropong is approximately 23 km (15 mi) from Koforidua, the capital of Eastern, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Eastern.
Akropong sits at an elevation of approximately 454 meters (1,490 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Eastern.
The closest cities to Akropong include Somanya, Aburi, Koforidua. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Akropong, sunrise is at 05:54 AM and sunset is at 06:16 PM, giving a day length of 12h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Akropong's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Akropong is approximately 665 km (413 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Akropong — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Motufoua School, Tuvalu, roughly 216 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.
Akropong is approximately 48 km (30 mi) S of Accra, the national capital of Ghana, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
