Current Date And Time In Sonaco, Guinea-Bissau
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:59:51 GMT
State: Gabú
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 2,753
District: Sonaco Sector
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sonaco, a city in Gabú, 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 Sonaco — 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 Sonaco.
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) | 12.4° N | 14.4833° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.4 | -14.4833 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 24' 0" N | 14° 28' 60" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 24' N | 14° 28.9998' W |
| City | Sonaco |
| State | Gabú (Gabu) |
| Country | Guinea-Bissau |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Sonaco Sector |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 2,753 |
| Elevation | 23 m / 75 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.4, -14.4833 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sonaco 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 Gabú.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabú | Gabú | SE | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Pirada | Gabú | NE | 46 km | 29 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Pitche | Gabú | E | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
| Madina do Boé | Gabú | S | 78 km | 49 mi | ~1h 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 Gabú, the home state of Sonaco, along with each city's aerial distance from Gabu, Gabú'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabú | 12.28° N | -14.2222° W | 64 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Madina do Boé | 11.7477° N | -14.2113° W | 67 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pitche | 12.3234° N | -13.9534° W | 74 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pirada | 12.6629° N | -14.1543° W | 59 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
Osvaldo Vieira International Airport IATA: OXB 139 km (86 mi) from Sonaco |
The exact GPS location of Sonaco gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gabú. 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 Gabú 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 Sonaco are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sonaco 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 Guinea-Bissau map
Sonaco sits within Gabú, Guinea-Bissau, 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 Sonaco 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 Gabú. › Browse every city in Gabú
Coordinates for Sonaco 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 Guinea-Bissau. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Sonaco are latitude 12.4° and longitude -14.4833°. In directional format: 12.4° N, 14.4833° W. These coordinates mark the center of Sonaco in Gabú and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sonaco is a city in Gabú, Guinea-Bissau, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Sonaco Sector. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sonaco sits at: Latitude 12° 24' 0" N and Longitude 14° 28' 60" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sonaco has a population of approximately 2,753 people. This is roughly 1.427% of Gabú's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gabú.
The interactive satellite map of Sonaco is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.4, -14.4833 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sonaco in Gabú. For broader context, explore the Gabú state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sonaco is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), roughly 139 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sonaco is approximately 31 km (19 mi) from Gabu, the capital of Gabú, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Gabú.
Sonaco sits at an elevation of approximately 23 meters (75 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gabú.
The closest cities to Sonaco include Gabú, Pirada, Pitche. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sonaco, sunrise is at 06:45 AM and sunset is at 07:20 PM, giving a day length of 12h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sonaco's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sonaco is approximately 1,380 km (858 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,575 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sonaco — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lata, Solomon Islands, roughly 189 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.
Sonaco is approximately 135 km (84 mi) SW of Bissau, the national capital of Guinea-Bissau, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
