Current Date And Time In Tamale, Ghana
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
20:54:12 GMT
State: Northern
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 464,316
District: Tamale
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tamale, a city in Northern, 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 Tamale — 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 Tamale.
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) | 9.4008° N | 0.8393° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.4008 | -0.8393 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 24' 3" N | 0° 50' 21" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 24.0474' N | 0° 50.358' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tamale 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 Northern.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savelugu | Northern | N | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Yendi | Northern | E | 91 km | 57 mi | ~1h 31m | 🗺 View |
| Salaga | Northern | S | 101 km | 63 mi | ~1h 41m | 🗺 View |
| Bimbila | Northern | SE | 116 km | 72 mi | ~1h 56m | 🗺 View |
| Kpandae | Northern | SE | 138 km | 86 mi | ~2h 18m | 🗺 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 Northern, the home state of Tamale, along with each city's aerial distance from Tamale, Northern'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yendi | 9.4427° N | -0.0099° W | 208 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Savelugu | 9.6238° N | -0.8271° W | 152 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bimbila | 8.8549° N | 0.0592° E | 212 m | 116 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kpandae | 8.4689° N | -0.0113° W | 183 m | 138 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Salaga | 8.5525° N | -0.5187° W | 162 m | 101 km | 🗺 View Map |
Yakubu Tali International Airport IATA: TML 17 km (11 mi) from Tamale |
The exact GPS location of Tamale gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northern. 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 Northern 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 Tamale are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tamale 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
Tamale sits within Northern, 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 Tamale 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 Northern. › Browse every city in Northern
Coordinates for Tamale 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 Tamale are latitude 9.4008° and longitude -0.8393°. In directional format: 9.4008° N, 0.8393° W. These coordinates mark the center of Tamale in Northern and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tamale is a city in Northern, Ghana, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Tamale. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Tamale sits at: Latitude 9° 24' 3" N and Longitude 0° 50' 21" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Tamale has a population of approximately 464,316 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northern.
The interactive satellite map of Tamale is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.4008, -0.8393 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tamale in Northern. For broader context, explore the Northern state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tamale is Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML), roughly 17 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tamale sits at an elevation of approximately 196 meters (643 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northern.
The closest cities to Tamale include Savelugu, Yendi, Salaga. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tamale, sunrise is at 05:53 AM and sunset is at 06:23 PM, giving a day length of 12h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tamale's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tamale is approximately 1,046 km (650 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 92 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tamale — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fangaua, Tuvalu, roughly 76 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.
Tamale is approximately 433 km (269 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.
