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Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Kakuma, a city in Turkana 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 Kakuma — 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 Kakuma.
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) | 3.7136° N | 34.8572° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 3.7136 | 34.8572 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 42' 49" N | 34° 51' 26" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 42.8178' N | 34° 51.432' E |
| City | Kakuma |
| State | Turkana County |
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 22,984 |
| Elevation | 603 m / 1,978 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 3.7136, 34.8572 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kakuma 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 Turkana County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokichokio | Turkana County | NW | 78 km | 49 mi | ~1h 18m | 🗺 View |
| Lodwar | Turkana County | SE | 105 km | 65 mi | ~1h 45m | 🗺 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 Turkana County, the home state of Kakuma, along with each city's aerial distance from Lodwar, Turkana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodwar | 3.1199° N | 35.5964° E | 500 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lokichar | 2.3812° N | 35.6512° E | 763 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lokichokio | 4.2077° N | 34.3538° E | 641 m | 183 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kainuk | 1.7744° N | 35.5064° E | 825 m | 150 km | 🗺 View Map |
Soroti Airport IATA: SRT 260 km (162 mi) from Kakuma |
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| 🗺 Map of Lokichar |
| 🗺 Map of Kainuk |
The exact GPS location of Kakuma gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Turkana 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 Turkana 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 Kakuma are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kakuma 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
Kakuma sits within Turkana 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 Kakuma 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 Turkana County. › Browse every city in Turkana County
Coordinates for Kakuma 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 Kakuma are latitude 3.7136° and longitude 34.8572°. In directional format: 3.7136° N, 34.8572° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kakuma in Turkana County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kakuma is a city in Turkana 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, Kakuma sits at: Latitude 3° 42' 49" N and Longitude 34° 51' 26" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kakuma has a population of approximately 22,984 people. This is roughly 2.089% of Turkana County's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Turkana County.
The interactive satellite map of Kakuma is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 3.7136, 34.8572 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kakuma in Turkana County. For broader context, explore the Turkana County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kakuma is Soroti Airport (SRT), roughly 260 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kakuma is approximately 105 km (65 mi) from Lodwar, the capital of Turkana County, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Turkana County.
Kakuma sits at an elevation of approximately 603 meters (1,978 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Turkana County.
The closest cities to Kakuma include Lokichokio, Lodwar. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kakuma, sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset is at 06:53 PM, giving a day length of 12h 16m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kakuma's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kakuma is approximately 413 km (257 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,872 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kakuma — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 798 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.
Kakuma is approximately 597 km (371 mi) S of Nairobi, the national capital of Kenya, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
