Current Date And Time In El Wak, Kenya
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of El Wak, a city in Mandera 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 El Wak — 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 El Wak.
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.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.8092° N | 40.9289° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 2.8092 | 40.9289 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 48' 33" N | 40° 55' 44" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 48.5532' N | 40° 55.731' E |
| City | El Wak |
| State | Mandera County |
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 60,732 |
| Elevation | 384 m / 1,260 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 2.8092, 40.9289 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Wak 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 Mandera County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafey | Mandera County | NE | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Takaba | Mandera County | NW | 99 km | 62 mi | ~1h 39m | 🗺 View |
| Ramu | Mandera County | N | 129 km | 80 mi | ~2h 9m | 🗺 View |
| Banissa | Mandera County | NW | 142 km | 88 mi | ~2h 22m | 🗺 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 Mandera County, the home state of El Wak, along with each city's aerial distance from Mandera, Mandera 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandera | 3.9373° N | 41.8569° E | 217 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ramu | 3.9315° N | 41.223° E | 289 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lafey | 3.1511° N | 41.1858° E | 418 m | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Takaba | 3.3553° N | 40.2228° E | 598 m | 193 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Banissa | 3.941° N | 40.3425° E | 935 m | 168 km | 🗺 View Map |
Wajir Airport IATA: WJR 152 km (94 mi) from El Wak |
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| 🗺 Map of Mandera |
The exact GPS location of El Wak gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mandera 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 Mandera 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 El Wak are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of El Wak 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
El Wak sits within Mandera 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 El Wak 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 Mandera County. › Browse every city in Mandera County
Coordinates for El Wak 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 El Wak are latitude 2.8092° and longitude 40.9289°. In directional format: 2.8092° N, 40.9289° E. These coordinates mark the center of El Wak in Mandera County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Wak is a city in Mandera 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, El Wak sits at: Latitude 2° 48' 33" N and Longitude 40° 55' 44" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Wak has a population of approximately 60,732 people. This is roughly 5.061% of Mandera County's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Mandera County.
The interactive satellite map of El Wak is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 2.8092, 40.9289 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Wak in Mandera County. For broader context, explore the Mandera County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Wak is Wajir Airport (WJR), roughly 152 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Wak is approximately 162 km (101 mi) from Mandera, the capital of Mandera County, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Mandera County.
El Wak sits at an elevation of approximately 384 meters (1,260 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Mandera County.
The closest cities to El Wak include Lafey, Takaba, Ramu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Wak, sunrise is at 06:13 AM and sunset is at 06:28 PM, giving a day length of 12h 15m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Wak's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Wak is approximately 313 km (194 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,551 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Wak — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 679 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.
El Wak is approximately 645 km (401 mi) SW of Nairobi, the national capital of Kenya, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
