Current Date And Time In Wa, Ghana
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:44:23 GMT
State: Upper West
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 78,107
District: Wa
Explore the interactive satellite map of Wa, a city in Upper West, 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 Wa — 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 Wa.
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) | 10.0607° N | 2.5019° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 10.0607 | -2.5019 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 3' 38" N | 2° 30' 7" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 3.6414' N | 2° 30.1152' W |
| City | Wa |
| State | Upper West |
| Country | Ghana |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Wa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 78,107 |
| Elevation | 326 m / 1,070 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 10.0607, -2.5019 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Wa 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 West.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyimbale | Upper West | NW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Jirapa | Upper West | N | 57 km | 36 mi | ~57m | 🗺 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 West, the home state of Wa, along with each city's aerial distance from Wa, Upper West'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jirapa | 10.5369° N | -2.7016° W | 316 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nyimbale | 10.161° N | -2.6055° W | 274 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
Yakubu Tali International Airport IATA: TML 188 km (117 mi) from Wa |
The exact GPS location of Wa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Upper West. 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 West 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 Wa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Wa 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
Wa sits within Upper West, 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 Wa 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 West. › Browse every city in Upper West
Coordinates for Wa 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 Wa are latitude 10.0607° and longitude -2.5019°. In directional format: 10.0607° N, 2.5019° W. These coordinates mark the center of Wa in Upper West and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Wa is a city in Upper West, Ghana, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Wa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Wa sits at: Latitude 10° 3' 38" N and Longitude 2° 30' 7" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Wa has a population of approximately 78,107 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Upper West.
The interactive satellite map of Wa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 10.0607, -2.5019 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Wa in Upper West. For broader context, explore the Upper West state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Wa is Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML), roughly 188 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Wa sits at an elevation of approximately 326 meters (1,070 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Upper West.
The closest cities to Wa include Nyimbale, Jirapa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Wa, sunrise is at 05:59 AM and sunset is at 06:30 PM, giving a day length of 12h 30m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Wa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Wa is approximately 1,120 km (696 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 274 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Wa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Savave, Tuvalu, roughly 243 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.
Wa is approximately 562 km (349 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.
