Current Date And Time In Mbala, Ivory Coast
Friday, 14 August 2026
15:51:02 GMT
State: Vallée du Bandama District
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 897
Explore the interactive satellite map of Mbala, a city in Vallée du Bandama District, 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 Mbala — 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 Mbala.
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) | 8.6605° N | 4.6947° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.6605 | -4.6947 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 39' 38" N | 4° 41' 41" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 39.6306' N | 4° 41.6832' W |
| City | Mbala |
| State | Vallée du Bandama District |
| Country | Ivory Coast |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 897 |
| Elevation | 360 m / 1,181 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.6605, -4.6947 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mbala 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 Vallée du Bandama District.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niangourougbono | Vallée du Bandama District | E | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Kanéguéra | Vallée du Bandama District | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Kaniéné | Vallée du Bandama District | NW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Litiara | Vallée du Bandama District | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Foumbolo | Vallée du Bandama District | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Findéné | Vallée du Bandama District | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Vallée du Bandama District, the home state of Mbala, along with each city's aerial distance from Bouaké, Vallée du Bandama District'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouaké | 7.6939° N | -5.0303° W | 339 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Katiola | 8.1373° N | -5.101° W | 326 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Béoumi | 7.674° N | -5.5809° W | 226 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tafiré | 9.0688° N | -5.164° W | 408 m | 154 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Niakaramandougou | 8.6576° N | -5.2911° W | 385 m | 111 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fronan | 8.2149° N | -5.1255° W | 304 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tortiya | 8.7682° N | -5.6865° W | 329 m | 140 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dabakala | 8.3632° N | -4.4286° W | 254 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sakassou | 7.4546° N | -5.2926° W | 231 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Botro | 7.8525° N | -5.3106° W | 261 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
Bouaké Airport IATA: BYK 111 km (69 mi) from Mbala |
The exact GPS location of Mbala gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Vallée du Bandama District. 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 Vallée du Bandama District 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 Mbala are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Mbala 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
Mbala sits within Vallée du Bandama District, 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 Mbala 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 Vallée du Bandama District. › Browse every city in Vallée du Bandama District
Coordinates for Mbala 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 Mbala are latitude 8.6605° and longitude -4.6947°. In directional format: 8.6605° N, 4.6947° W. These coordinates mark the center of Mbala in Vallée du Bandama District and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Mbala is a city in Vallée du Bandama District, Ivory Coast, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Mbala sits at: Latitude 8° 39' 38" N and Longitude 4° 41' 41" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Mbala has a population of approximately 897 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Vallée du Bandama District.
The interactive satellite map of Mbala is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.6605, -4.6947 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Mbala in Vallée du Bandama District. For broader context, explore the Vallée du Bandama District state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Mbala is Bouaké Airport (BYK), roughly 111 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Mbala is approximately 114 km (71 mi) from Bouaké, the capital of Vallée du Bandama District, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Vallée du Bandama District.
Mbala sits at an elevation of approximately 360 meters (1,181 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Vallée du Bandama District.
The closest cities to Mbala include Niangourougbono, Kanéguéra, Kaniéné. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Mbala, sunrise is at 06:10 AM and sunset is at 06:36 PM, giving a day length of 12h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Mbala's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Mbala is approximately 964 km (599 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 517 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Mbala — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tanrake Village, Tuvalu, roughly 257 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.
Mbala is approximately 214 km (133 mi) S of Yamoussoukro, the national capital of Ivory Coast, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
