Current Date And Time In Balam, Ivory Coast
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:51:19 GMT
State: Sassandra-Marahoue
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,339
District: Haut-Sassandra
Explore the interactive satellite map of Balam, a city in Sassandra-Marahoue, Ivory Coast, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Balam — 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 Balam.
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 Ivory Coast operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.5089° N | 6.2924° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 6.5089 | -6.2924 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 30' 32" N | 6° 17' 33" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 30.5364' N | 6° 17.5464' W |
| City | Balam |
| State | Sassandra-Marahoue |
| Country | Ivory Coast |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Haut-Sassandra |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 1,339 |
| Elevation | 267 m / 876 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 6.5089, -6.2924 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balam 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 Sassandra-Marahoue.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magoudouboua | Sassandra-Marahoue | SE | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Godoua | Sassandra-Marahoue | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Grovéhio | Sassandra-Marahoue | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Saïoua | Sassandra-Marahoue | SE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Niakio | Sassandra-Marahoue | NW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Diloboua | Sassandra-Marahoue | NW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 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 Sassandra-Marahoue, the home state of Balam, along with each city's aerial distance from Daloa, Sassandra-Marahoue'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daloa | 6.8774° N | -6.4502° W | 262 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bonon | 6.9268° N | -6.0489° W | 260 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bouaflé | 6.9904° N | -5.7442° W | 208 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vavoua | 7.3819° N | -6.4778° W | 276 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Issia | 6.4922° N | -6.5856° W | 211 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zuénoula | 7.4303° N | -6.0505° W | 207 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saïoua | 6.4854° N | -6.278° W | 258 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ancien-Prozi | 7.6689° N | -6.9688° W | 304 m | 105 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bonoufla | 7.1291° N | -6.4742° W | 238 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Konéfla | 6.6517° N | -5.605° W | 251 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
Bouaké Airport IATA: BYK 192 km (119 mi) from Balam |
The exact GPS location of Balam gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sassandra-Marahoue. 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 Sassandra-Marahoue 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 Balam are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Balam 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 Ivory Coast map
Balam sits within Sassandra-Marahoue, Ivory Coast, 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 Balam 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 Sassandra-Marahoue. › Browse every city in Sassandra-Marahoue
Coordinates for Balam 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 Ivory Coast. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Balam are latitude 6.5089° and longitude -6.2924°. In directional format: 6.5089° N, 6.2924° W. These coordinates mark the center of Balam in Sassandra-Marahoue and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Balam is a city in Sassandra-Marahoue, Ivory Coast, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Haut-Sassandra. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Balam sits at: Latitude 6° 30' 32" N and Longitude 6° 17' 33" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Balam has a population of approximately 1,339 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sassandra-Marahoue.
The interactive satellite map of Balam is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 6.5089, -6.2924 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balam in Sassandra-Marahoue. For broader context, explore the Sassandra-Marahoue state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Balam is Bouaké Airport (BYK), roughly 192 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Balam is approximately 45 km (28 mi) from Daloa, the capital of Sassandra-Marahoue, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sassandra-Marahoue.
Balam sits at an elevation of approximately 267 meters (876 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sassandra-Marahoue.
The closest cities to Balam include Magoudouboua, Godoua, Grovéhio. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Balam, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM, giving a day length of 12h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balam's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balam is approximately 725 km (450 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 696 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balam — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lolua Village, Tuvalu, roughly 282 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.
Balam is approximately 117 km (73 mi) E of Yamoussoukro, the national capital of Ivory Coast, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
