Current Date And Time In Bafatá, Guinea-Bissau
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
14:48:32 GMT
Capital: Bafatá
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 194,591
Area: 5,981.10 km²
State Code: BA
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bafatá, a state or administrative region of Guinea-Bissau, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Bafatá — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau.
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 Guinea-Bissau operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.172° N | 14.6569° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.172 | -14.6569 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 10' 19" N | 14° 39' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 10.3216' N | 14° 39.4136' W |
| State / Region | Bafatá (Bafata) |
| Country | Guinea-Bissau |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Bafatá |
| State Code | BA |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Districts | 6 |
| Population | 194,591 |
| Area (km²) | 5,981.10 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2,309.31 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 19.78 /km² |
| Elevation | 48 m / 157 ft |
| Area Rank | #2 in Guinea-Bissau |
| Population Rank | #3 of 9 in Guinea-Bissau |
| GPS (DD) | 12.172, -14.6569 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bafatá to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Guinea-Bissau.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabú | Guinea-Bissau | E | 49 km | 30 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Bissau | Guinea-Bissau | SW | 70 km | 44 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Oio | Guinea-Bissau | W | 72 km | 45 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Quinara | Guinea-Bissau | SW | 79 km | 49 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Biombo | Guinea-Bissau | W | 123 km | 76 mi | ~1h 32m | 🗺 View |
| Tombali | Guinea-Bissau | SW | 127 km | 79 mi | ~1h 35m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Bafatá, along with each city's aerial distance from Bafatá, Bafatá's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bafatá | 12.1658° N | -14.6617° W | 20 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Xitole | 11.7333° N | -14.8167° W | 32 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bambadinca | 12.0234° N | -14.8612° W | 37 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Contuboel | 12.3908° N | -14.5714° W | 22 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Bafatá is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Guinea-Bissau. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Bafatá on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Guinea-Bissau.
The satellite view of Bafatá helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Guinea-Bissau national map
Bafatá occupies a distinct geographic zone within Guinea-Bissau in the Africa region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Bafatá for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Guinea-Bissau. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Bafatá 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Guinea-Bissau. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Bafatá are latitude 12.172° and longitude -14.6569°. In directional format: 12.172° N, 14.6569° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Bafatá is a state or administrative region of Guinea-Bissau, located in Africa. Its capital city is Bafatá. View the exact position of Bafatá on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bafatá is at: Latitude 12° 10' 19" N and Longitude 14° 39' 25" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Bafatá covers a total area of approximately 5,981.10 km² (2,309.31 mi²). This is roughly 16.56% of Guinea-Bissau's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Bafatá is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.172, -14.6569 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau. For broader context, explore the Guinea-Bissau national map or nearby states.
Today in Bafatá, sunrise is at 06:43 AM and sunset is at 07:26 PM, giving a day length of 12h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bafatá's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bafatá is approximately 1,355 km (842 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,595 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bafatá — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lata, Solomon Islands, roughly 168 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 place.
Bafatá, the capital of Bafatá, is approximately 107 km (67 mi) W of Bissau, the national capital of Guinea-Bissau, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
