Current Date And Time In Tarkwa, Ghana
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:33:52 GMT
State: Western
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 49,937
District: Tarkwa Nsuaem
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tarkwa, a city in Western, 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 Tarkwa — 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 Tarkwa.
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) | 5.3038° N | 1.9896° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.3038 | -1.9896 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 18' 14" N | 1° 59' 22" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 18.2298' N | 1° 59.3736' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tarkwa 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 Western.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboso | Western | NE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Prestea | Western | NW | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Shama Junction | Western | SE | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Sekondi-Takoradi | Western | SE | 49 km | 31 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Sekondi | Western | SE | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Takoradi | Western | SE | 52 km | 32 mi | ~52m | 🗺 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 Western, the home state of Tarkwa, along with each city's aerial distance from Sekondi-Takoradi, Western'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takoradi | 4.8982° N | -1.7603° W | 10 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sekondi | 4.9342° N | -1.7145° W | 7 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sekondi-Takoradi | 4.9268° N | -1.7577° W | 6 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Prestea | 5.4339° N | -2.143° W | 54 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Esim | 4.8664° N | -2.2418° W | 8 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Elubo | 5.2852° N | -2.7666° W | 72 m | 119 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shama Junction | 5.0181° N | -1.6644° W | 29 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aboso | 5.3607° N | -1.9486° W | 92 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wassa-Akropong | 5.7872° N | -2.0836° W | 86 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
Takoradi Airport IATA: TKD 51 km (32 mi) from Tarkwa |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Wassa-Akropong |
| 🗺 Map of Esim |
| 🗺 Map of Elubo |
The exact GPS location of Tarkwa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Western. 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 Western 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 Tarkwa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tarkwa 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
Tarkwa sits within Western, 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 Tarkwa 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 Western. › Browse every city in Western
Coordinates for Tarkwa 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 Tarkwa are latitude 5.3038° and longitude -1.9896°. In directional format: 5.3038° N, 1.9896° W. These coordinates mark the center of Tarkwa in Western and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tarkwa is a city in Western, Ghana, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Tarkwa Nsuaem. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Tarkwa sits at: Latitude 5° 18' 14" N and Longitude 1° 59' 22" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Tarkwa has a population of approximately 49,937 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Western.
The interactive satellite map of Tarkwa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.3038, -1.9896 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tarkwa in Western. For broader context, explore the Western state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tarkwa is Takoradi Airport (TKD), roughly 51 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tarkwa is approximately 49 km (31 mi) from Sekondi-Takoradi, the capital of Western, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Western.
Tarkwa sits at an elevation of approximately 86 meters (282 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Western.
The closest cities to Tarkwa include Aboso, Prestea, Shama Junction. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tarkwa, sunrise is at 06:02 AM and sunset is at 06:23 PM, giving a day length of 12h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tarkwa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tarkwa is approximately 590 km (367 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 221 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tarkwa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kua, Tuvalu, roughly 116 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.
Tarkwa is approximately 200 km (125 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.
