Current Date And Time In Simele, Iraq
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:56:23 AST
State: Duhok
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 152,512
District: Semel District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Simele, a city in Duhok, Iraq, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Simele — 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 Simele.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Iraq operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.8583° N | 42.8501° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.8583 | 42.8501 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 51' 30" N | 42° 51' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 51.4998' N | 42° 51.006' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Simele 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 Duhok.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumayl | Duhok | W | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Dihok | Duhok | E | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Sinah | Duhok | E | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Zawitah | Duhok | E | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Mangêsh | Duhok | NE | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Zaxo | Duhok | NW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 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 Duhok, the home state of Simele, along with each city's aerial distance from Duhok, Duhok'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dihok | 36.8661° N | 42.9879° E | 510 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sumayl | 36.8582° N | 42.8482° E | 465 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sinah | 36.8085° N | 43.0394° E | 604 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Zaxo | 37.1487° N | 42.6859° E | 439 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Batifa | 37.1745° N | 43.0123° E | 850 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Begova | 37.2375° N | 43.1628° E | 790 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Taxa Cheya | 37.0355° N | 43.7611° E | 620 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Hetit | 37.0379° N | 43.7285° E | 600 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Taxe Cheya Azadiye | 37.048° N | 43.3604° E | 1,000 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Mangêsh | 37.0361° N | 43.0957° E | 974 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport IATA: NKT 90 km (56 mi) from Simele |
The exact GPS location of Simele gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Duhok. 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 Duhok 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 Simele are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Simele 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 Iraq map
Simele sits within Duhok, Iraq, in the Asia 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 Simele 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 Duhok. › Browse every city in Duhok
Coordinates for Simele 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 Iraq. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Simele are latitude 36.8583° and longitude 42.8501°. In directional format: 36.8583° N, 42.8501° E. These coordinates mark the center of Simele in Duhok and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Simele is a city in Duhok, Iraq, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Semel District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Simele sits at: Latitude 36° 51' 30" N and Longitude 42° 51' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Simele has a population of approximately 152,512 people. This is roughly 11.244% of Duhok's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Duhok.
The interactive satellite map of Simele is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.8583, 42.8501 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Simele in Duhok. For broader context, explore the Duhok state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Simele is Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT), roughly 90 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Simele sits at an elevation of approximately 463 meters (1,519 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Duhok.
The closest cities to Simele include Sumayl, Dihok, Sinah. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Simele, sunrise is at 05:21 AM and sunset is at 07:05 PM, giving a day length of 13h 43m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Simele's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Simele is approximately 4,103 km (2,550 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,817 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Simele — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 1,472 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.
Simele is approximately 416 km (258 mi) S of Baghdad, the national capital of Iraq, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
