Current Date And Time In Bolgatanga, Ghana
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:34:44 GMT
State: Upper East
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 81,958
District: Bolgatanga Municipal District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bolgatanga, a city in Upper East, 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 Bolgatanga — 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 Bolgatanga.
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) | 10.7856° N | 0.8514° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 10.7856 | -0.8514 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 47' 8" N | 0° 51' 5" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 47.1336' N | 0° 51.0834' W |
| City | Bolgatanga |
| State | Upper East |
| Country | Ghana |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Bolgatanga Municipal District |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 81,958 |
| Elevation | 191 m / 627 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 10.7856, -0.8514 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bolgatanga 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 Upper East.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonno | Upper East | E | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Navrongo | Upper East | NW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Bawku | Upper East | NE | 73 km | 45 mi | ~1h 13m | 🗺 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 Upper East, the home state of Bolgatanga, along with each city's aerial distance from Bolgatanga, Upper East'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bawku | 11.0593° N | -0.2425° W | 228 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Navrongo | 10.8947° N | -1.0908° W | 196 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zonno | 10.7844° N | -0.7845° W | 222 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
Yakubu Tali International Airport IATA: TML 137 km (85 mi) from Bolgatanga |
The exact GPS location of Bolgatanga gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Upper East. 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 Upper East 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 Bolgatanga are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bolgatanga 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
Bolgatanga sits within Upper East, 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 Bolgatanga 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 Upper East. › Browse every city in Upper East
Coordinates for Bolgatanga 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 Bolgatanga are latitude 10.7856° and longitude -0.8514°. In directional format: 10.7856° N, 0.8514° W. These coordinates mark the center of Bolgatanga in Upper East and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bolgatanga is a city in Upper East, Ghana, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Bolgatanga Municipal District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bolgatanga sits at: Latitude 10° 47' 8" N and Longitude 0° 51' 5" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Bolgatanga has a population of approximately 81,958 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Upper East.
The interactive satellite map of Bolgatanga is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 10.7856, -0.8514 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bolgatanga in Upper East. For broader context, explore the Upper East state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bolgatanga is Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML), roughly 137 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bolgatanga sits at an elevation of approximately 191 meters (627 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Upper East.
The closest cities to Bolgatanga include Zonno, Navrongo, Bawku. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bolgatanga, sunrise is at 05:52 AM and sunset is at 06:24 PM, giving a day length of 12h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bolgatanga's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bolgatanga is approximately 1,201 km (746 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 93 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bolgatanga — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fangaua, Tuvalu, roughly 174 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.
Bolgatanga is approximately 586 km (364 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.
