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Current Date And Time In Sawa Sawa, Kenya

Thursday, 13 August 2026
17:39:02 EAT
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 12,975

🗺 Map of Sawa Sawa, Kwale County, Kenya – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Sawa Sawa, 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 Sawa Sawa β€” 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 Sawa Sawa.

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 Kenya operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Sawa Sawa, Kwale County

📍 LATITUDE
4.472°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
39.485°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)4.4717° S39.4846° E
Signed Decimal Degrees-4.471739.4846
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)4° 28' 18" S39° 29' 5" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)4° 28.2996' S39° 29.0778' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Sawa Sawa Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:27 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:26 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
11h 59m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:26 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Sawa Sawa’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Sawa Sawa’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
498 km
(309 mi) • Sawa Sawa is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
4,382 km
(2,723 mi) • Sawa Sawa is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
4.472° N, 140.515° W
The point exactly opposite Sawa Sawa through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Sawa Sawa, you'd surface nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, about 1,480 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Sawa Sawa

📍 Location Details

CitySawa Sawa
StateKwale County
CountryKenya
ContinentAfrica
Time Zone+03:00

📈 Area & Population

Population12,975
Elevation15 m / 49 ft
GPS (DD)-4.4717, 39.4846

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Sawa Sawa

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Kwale County
Parent Country: Kenya

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 12,975
🏆 State Rank: #5 of 13 most populous in Kwale County
🏠 Share of Kwale County Population: 1.442%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sawa Sawa 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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
MsambweniKwale CountyN1 km1 mi~1m🗺 View
GaziKwale CountyNE6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
FunziKwale CountySW13 km8 mi~13m🗺 View
UkundaKwale CountyNE22 km14 mi~22m🗺 View
ShimoniKwale CountySW23 km14 mi~23m🗺 View
KwaleKwale CountyN33 km21 mi~33m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Sawa Sawa to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Kwale
33 km (21 mi)
N of Sawa Sawa • ~33m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Nairobi
462 km (287 mi)
NW of Sawa Sawa • ~7h 42m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Kwale County

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Kwale County, the home state of Sawa Sawa, 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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Matuga-4.168° S39.5707° E132 m13 km🗺 View Map
Ukunda-4.2929° S39.564° E30 m18 km🗺 View Map
Mazeras-3.9643° S39.5498° E158 m26 km🗺 View Map
Msambweni-4.4619° S39.4827° E19 m32 km🗺 View Map
Kwale-4.1738° S39.4521° E403 m0 km🗺 View Map
Kinango-4.1372° S39.3153° E206 m16 km🗺 View Map
Gazi-4.424° S39.5059° E15 m28 km🗺 View Map
Samburu-3.7947° S39.2637° E291 m47 km🗺 View Map
Mackinnon Road-3.7233° S39.0302° E381 m69 km🗺 View Map
Lunga-Lunga-4.5528° S39.1236° E57 m56 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Moi International Airport
IATA: MBA
50 km (31 mi) from Sawa Sawa
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🌍 Sawa Sawa Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Sawa Sawa Matter

The exact GPS location of Sawa Sawa 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 β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Kwale County state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Sawa Sawa Mapping

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 Sawa Sawa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Sawa Sawa

The satellite view of Sawa Sawa 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

🌎 Regional Position of Sawa Sawa in Kwale County

Sawa Sawa 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Sawa Sawa Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Sawa Sawa 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

💻 Using Sawa Sawa Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Sawa Sawa 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

📊 How to Use Sawa Sawa Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Sawa Sawa directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Sawa Sawa. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Kwale County CitiesAccess the full city directory for Kwale County ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Sawa Sawa Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Sawa Sawa?

The GPS coordinates of Sawa Sawa are latitude -4.4717° and longitude 39.4846°. In directional format: 4.4717° S, 39.4846° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sawa Sawa in Kwale County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Sawa Sawa located?

Sawa Sawa 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.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Sawa Sawa?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sawa Sawa sits at: Latitude 4° 28' 18" S and Longitude 39° 29' 5" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Sawa Sawa?

Sawa Sawa has a population of approximately 12,975 people. This is roughly 1.442% of Kwale County's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kwale County.

🗺 How can I view Sawa Sawa on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Sawa Sawa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -4.4717, 39.4846 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sawa Sawa in Kwale County. For broader context, explore the Kwale County state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Sawa Sawa?

The nearest airport to Sawa Sawa is Moi International Airport (MBA), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Sawa Sawa from Kwale?

Sawa Sawa is approximately 33 km (21 mi) from Kwale, the capital of Kwale County, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kwale County.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Sawa Sawa?

Sawa Sawa sits at an elevation of approximately 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kwale County.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Sawa Sawa?

The closest cities to Sawa Sawa include Msambweni, Gazi, Funzi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Sawa Sawa today?

Today in Sawa Sawa, sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 06:26 PM, giving a day length of 11h 59m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sawa Sawa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Sawa Sawa from the Equator?

Sawa Sawa is approximately 498 km (309 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,382 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Sawa Sawa?

The antipodal point of Sawa Sawa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,480 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.

🚗 How far is Sawa Sawa from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya?

Sawa Sawa is approximately 462 km (287 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.