Current Date And Time In Chuka, Kenya
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Chuka, a city in Tharaka - Nithi, 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 Chuka — 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 Chuka.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.3332° S | 37.6459° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -0.3332 | 37.6459 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 19' 59" S | 37° 38' 45" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 19.9896' S | 37° 38.7522' E |
| City | Chuka |
| State | Tharaka - Nithi |
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 22,388 |
| Elevation | 1,452 m / 4,764 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -0.3332, 37.6459 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chuka 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 Tharaka - Nithi.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chogoria | Tharaka - Nithi | N | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Kathwana | Tharaka - Nithi | E | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Marimanti | Tharaka - Nithi | NE | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 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 Tharaka - Nithi, the home state of Chuka, along with each city's aerial distance from the state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chogoria | -0.2295° S | 37.6273° E | 1,548 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Marimanti | -0.1546° S | 37.9763° E | 580 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Kathwana | -0.3314° S | 37.8686° E | 722 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Nanyuki Civil Airport IATA: NYK 74 km (46 mi) from Chuka |
The exact GPS location of Chuka gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tharaka - Nithi. 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 Tharaka - Nithi 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 Chuka are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Chuka 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
Chuka sits within Tharaka - Nithi, 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 Chuka 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 Tharaka - Nithi. › Browse every city in Tharaka - Nithi
Coordinates for Chuka 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 Chuka are latitude -0.3332° and longitude 37.6459°. In directional format: 0.3332° S, 37.6459° E. These coordinates mark the center of Chuka in Tharaka - Nithi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Chuka is a city in Tharaka - Nithi, 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, Chuka sits at: Latitude 0° 19' 59" S and Longitude 37° 38' 45" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Chuka has a population of approximately 22,388 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tharaka - Nithi.
The interactive satellite map of Chuka is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -0.3332, 37.6459 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Chuka in Tharaka - Nithi. For broader context, explore the Tharaka - Nithi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Chuka is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), roughly 74 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Chuka sits at an elevation of approximately 1,452 meters (4,764 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tharaka - Nithi.
The closest cities to Chuka include Chogoria, Kathwana, Marimanti. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Chuka, sunrise is at 06:30 AM and sunset is at 06:38 PM, giving a day length of 12h 8m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Chuka's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Chuka is approximately 37 km (23 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,191 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Chuka — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,049 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.
Chuka is approximately 140 km (87 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.
