Current Date And Time In Kwale, Kenya
Thursday, 13 August 2026
09:15:59 EAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kwale, a city in Kwale County, Kenya, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Kwale — 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 Kwale.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 4.1738° S | 39.4521° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -4.1738 | 39.4521 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 10' 26" S | 39° 27' 7" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 10.425' S | 39° 27.1236' E |
| City | Kwale |
| State | Kwale County |
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 10,063 |
| Elevation | 403 m / 1,322 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -4.1738, 39.4521 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kwale 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 Kwale County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matuga | Kwale County | E | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Kinango | Kwale County | W | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Ukunda | Kwale County | SE | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Mazeras | Kwale County | NE | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Gazi | Kwale County | S | 28 km | 18 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Msambweni | Kwale County | S | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 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 Kwale County, the home state of Kwale, along with each city's aerial distance from Kwale, Kwale County'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matuga | -4.168° S | 39.5707° E | 132 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ukunda | -4.2929° S | 39.564° E | 30 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mazeras | -3.9643° S | 39.5498° E | 158 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Msambweni | -4.4619° S | 39.4827° E | 19 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sawa Sawa | -4.4717° S | 39.4846° E | 15 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kinango | -4.1372° S | 39.3153° E | 206 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gazi | -4.424° S | 39.5059° E | 15 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Samburu | -3.7947° S | 39.2637° E | 291 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mackinnon Road | -3.7233° S | 39.0302° E | 381 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lunga-Lunga | -4.5528° S | 39.1236° E | 57 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
Moi International Airport IATA: MBA 22 km (14 mi) from Kwale |
The exact GPS location of Kwale gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kwale County. 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 Kwale County 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 Kwale are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kwale 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 Kenya map
Kwale sits within Kwale County, Kenya, 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 Kwale 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 Kwale County. › Browse every city in Kwale County
Coordinates for Kwale 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 Kenya. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kwale are latitude -4.1738° and longitude 39.4521°. In directional format: 4.1738° S, 39.4521° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kwale in Kwale County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kwale is a city in Kwale County, Kenya, 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, Kwale sits at: Latitude 4° 10' 26" S and Longitude 39° 27' 7" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kwale has a population of approximately 10,063 people. This is roughly 1.118% of Kwale County's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kwale County.
The interactive satellite map of Kwale is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -4.1738, 39.4521 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kwale in Kwale County. For broader context, explore the Kwale County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kwale is Moi International Airport (MBA), roughly 22 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kwale sits at an elevation of approximately 403 meters (1,322 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kwale County.
The closest cities to Kwale include Matuga, Kinango, Ukunda. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kwale, sunrise is at 06:26 AM and sunset is at 06:27 PM, giving a day length of 12h 0m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kwale's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kwale is approximately 465 km (289 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,380 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kwale — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,447 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.
Kwale is approximately 435 km (270 mi) NW of Nairobi, the national capital of Kenya, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
