Current Date And Time In Ambanja, Madagascar
Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:03:24 EAT
State: Diana
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 63,884
District: Ambanja
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ambanja, a city in Diana, 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 Ambanja — 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 Ambanja.
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) | 13.669° S | 48.453° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -13.669 | 48.453 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 40' 8" S | 48° 27' 11" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 40.14' S | 48° 27.18' E |
| City | Ambanja |
| State | Diana (Faritra Sava) |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Ambanja |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 63,884 |
| Elevation | 20 m / 66 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -13.669, 48.453 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ambanja 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 Diana.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hell-Ville | Diana | NW | 36 km | 23 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Ambarakaraka | Diana | NE | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Antsohimbondrona | Diana | NE | 78 km | 48 mi | ~1h 18m | 🗺 View |
| Ambilobe | Diana | NE | 83 km | 52 mi | ~1h 23m | 🗺 View |
| Mahalina | Diana | N | 132 km | 82 mi | ~2h 12m | 🗺 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 Diana, the home state of Ambanja, along with each city's aerial distance from Antsiranana, Diana'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antsiranana | -12.3173° S | 49.2919° E | 60 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ambilobe | -13.2° S | 49.05° E | 31 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hell-Ville | -13.3972° S | 48.2666° E | 23 m | 164 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Antsohimbondrona | -13.0833° S | 48.85° E | 8 m | 98 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ambarakaraka | -13.5° S | 48.8667° E | 50 m | 139 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sadjoavato | -12.6167° S | 49.35° E | 268 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mahalina | -12.5333° S | 48.8167° E | - | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nosy Be International Airport IATA: NOS 42 km (26 mi) from Ambanja |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Sadjoavato |
| 🗺 Map of Antsiranana |
The exact GPS location of Ambanja gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Diana. 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 Diana 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 Ambanja are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ambanja 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
Ambanja sits within Diana, 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 Ambanja 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 Diana. › Browse every city in Diana
Coordinates for Ambanja 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 Ambanja are latitude -13.669° and longitude 48.453°. In directional format: 13.669° S, 48.453° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ambanja in Diana and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ambanja is a city in Diana, Madagascar, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Ambanja. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ambanja sits at: Latitude 13° 40' 8" S and Longitude 48° 27' 11" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ambanja has a population of approximately 63,884 people. This is roughly 4.709% of Diana's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Diana.
The interactive satellite map of Ambanja is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -13.669, 48.453 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ambanja in Diana. For broader context, explore the Diana state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ambanja is Nosy Be International Airport (NOS), roughly 42 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ambanja is approximately 176 km (109 mi) from Antsiranana, the capital of Diana, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Diana.
Ambanja 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 Diana.
The closest cities to Ambanja include Hell-Ville, Ambarakaraka, Antsohimbondrona. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ambanja, sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset is at 05:41 PM, giving a day length of 11h 40m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ambanja's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ambanja is approximately 1,522 km (945 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,241 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ambanja — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bahía Tortugas, Mexico, roughly 2,326 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.
Ambanja is approximately 588 km (365 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.