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Friday, 14 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Ortum, a city in West Pokot 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 Ortum — 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 Ortum.
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) | 1.4374° N | 35.3563° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 1.4374 | 35.3563 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 26' 14" N | 35° 21' 23" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 26.241' N | 35° 21.3774' E |
| City | Ortum |
| State | West Pokot County |
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 3,372 |
| Elevation | 1,419 m / 4,656 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 1.4374, 35.3563 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ortum 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 West Pokot County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepareria | West Pokot County | SW | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Kapenguria | West Pokot County | SW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Makutano | West Pokot County | SW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 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 West Pokot County, the home state of Ortum, along with each city's aerial distance from Kapenguria, West Pokot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapenguria | 1.2389° N | 35.1119° E | 2,020 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Makutano | 1.2588° N | 35.0957° E | 2,081 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chepareria | 1.3058° N | 35.2037° E | 1,735 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
Eldoret International Airport IATA: EDL 116 km (72 mi) from Ortum |
The exact GPS location of Ortum gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside West Pokot 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 West Pokot 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 Ortum are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ortum 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
Ortum sits within West Pokot 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 Ortum 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 West Pokot County. › Browse every city in West Pokot County
Coordinates for Ortum 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 Ortum are latitude 1.4374° and longitude 35.3563°. In directional format: 1.4374° N, 35.3563° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ortum in West Pokot County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ortum is a city in West Pokot 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, Ortum sits at: Latitude 1° 26' 14" N and Longitude 35° 21' 23" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ortum has a population of approximately 3,372 people. This is roughly 0.482% of West Pokot County's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in West Pokot County.
The interactive satellite map of Ortum is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 1.4374, 35.3563 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ortum in West Pokot County. For broader context, explore the West Pokot County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ortum is Eldoret International Airport (EDL), roughly 116 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ortum is approximately 35 km (22 mi) from Kapenguria, the capital of West Pokot County, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in West Pokot County.
Ortum sits at an elevation of approximately 1,419 meters (4,656 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for West Pokot County.
The closest cities to Ortum include Chepareria, Kapenguria, Makutano. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ortum, sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset is at 06:49 PM, giving a day length of 12h 11m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ortum's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ortum is approximately 160 km (99 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,935 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ortum — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 965 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.
Ortum is approximately 343 km (213 mi) SE of Nairobi, the national capital of Kenya, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
