Current Date And Time In Mahajanga, Madagascar
Thursday, 13 August 2026
09:08:38 EAT
State: Boeny
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 260,556
District: Mahajanga I
Explore the interactive satellite map of Mahajanga, a city in Boeny, Madagascar, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Mahajanga — 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 Mahajanga.
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 Madagascar operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.7167° S | 46.3167° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -15.7167 | 46.3167 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 43' 0" S | 46° 19' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 43.0002' S | 46° 19.0002' E |
| City | Mahajanga |
| State | Boeny (Faritra Vakinankaratra) |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Mahajanga I |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 260,556 |
| Area (km²) | 53.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 20.46 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 4,916.15 /km² |
| Elevation | 20 m / 66 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -15.7167, 46.3167 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mahajanga 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 Boeny.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marovoay | Boeny | SE | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Ambato Boeny | Boeny | SE | 94 km | 58 mi | ~1h 34m | 🗺 View |
| Sitampiky | Boeny | S | 108 km | 67 mi | ~1h 48m | 🗺 View |
| Soalala | Boeny | W | 115 km | 72 mi | ~1h 55m | 🗺 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 Boeny, the home state of Mahajanga, along with each city's aerial distance from Mahajanga, Boeny'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marovoay | -16.1106° S | 46.6438° E | 33 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ambato Boeny | -16.4667° S | 46.7167° E | 36 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sitampiky | -16.6667° S | 46.1° E | 100 m | 108 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soalala | -16.1° S | 45.3167° E | - | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
Amborovy Airport IATA: MJN 7 km (4 mi) from Mahajanga |
The exact GPS location of Mahajanga gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Boeny. 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 Boeny 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 Mahajanga are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Mahajanga 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 Madagascar map
Mahajanga sits within Boeny, Madagascar, 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 Mahajanga 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 Boeny. › Browse every city in Boeny
Coordinates for Mahajanga 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 Madagascar. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Mahajanga are latitude -15.7167° and longitude 46.3167°. In directional format: 15.7167° S, 46.3167° E. These coordinates mark the center of Mahajanga in Boeny and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Mahajanga is a city in Boeny, Madagascar, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Mahajanga I. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Mahajanga sits at: Latitude 15° 43' 0" S and Longitude 46° 19' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Mahajanga has a population of approximately 260,556 people. This is roughly 10.397% of Boeny's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Boeny.
The interactive satellite map of Mahajanga is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -15.7167, 46.3167 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Mahajanga in Boeny. For broader context, explore the Boeny state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Mahajanga is Amborovy Airport (MJN), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Mahajanga sits at an elevation of approximately 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Boeny.
The closest cities to Mahajanga include Marovoay, Ambato Boeny, Sitampiky. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Mahajanga, sunrise is at 06:11 AM and sunset is at 05:47 PM, giving a day length of 11h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Mahajanga's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Mahajanga is approximately 1,750 km (1,087 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,963 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Mahajanga — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nanawale Estates, United States, roughly 2,287 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.
Mahajanga is approximately 374 km (232 mi) S of Antananarivo, the national capital of Madagascar, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.