Current Date And Time In Sambava, Madagascar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:07:32 EAT
State: Sava
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 89,003
District: Sambava
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sambava, a city in Sava, 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 Sambava — 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 Sambava.
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) | 14.2667° S | 50.1667° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -14.2667 | 50.1667 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 14° 16' 0" S | 50° 10' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 14° 16.0002' S | 50° 10.0002' E |
| City | Sambava |
| State | Sava |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Sambava |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 89,003 |
| Elevation | 10 m / 33 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -14.2667, 50.1667 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sambava 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 Sava.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambodivoara | Sava | W | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Ampahana | Sava | S | 54 km | 34 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Andapa | Sava | SW | 70 km | 44 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Antalaha | Sava | S | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 View |
| Iharan̈a | Sava | N | 104 km | 64 mi | ~1h 44m | 🗺 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 Sava, the home state of Sambava, along with each city's aerial distance from Sambava, Sava'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antalaha | -14.9003° S | 50.2788° E | 13 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Andapa | -14.65° S | 49.65° E | 483 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ampahana | -14.75° S | 50.2167° E | 25 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Iharan̈a | -13.35° S | 50° E | - | 104 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ambodivoara | -14.3333° S | 49.9833° E | 43 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
The exact GPS location of Sambava gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sava. 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 Sava 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 Sambava are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sambava 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
Sambava sits within Sava, 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 Sambava 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 Sava. › Browse every city in Sava
Coordinates for Sambava 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 Sambava are latitude -14.2667° and longitude 50.1667°. In directional format: 14.2667° S, 50.1667° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sambava in Sava and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sambava is a city in Sava, Madagascar, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Sambava. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sambava sits at: Latitude 14° 16' 0" S and Longitude 50° 10' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sambava has a population of approximately 89,003 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sava.
The interactive satellite map of Sambava is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -14.2667, 50.1667 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sambava in Sava. For broader context, explore the Sava state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sambava is Sambava Airport (SVB), roughly 2 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sambava sits at an elevation of approximately 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sava.
The closest cities to Sambava include Ambodivoara, Ampahana, Andapa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sambava, sunrise is at 05:55 AM and sunset is at 05:33 PM, giving a day length of 11h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sambava's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sambava is approximately 1,588 km (987 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,412 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sambava — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bahía Tortugas, Mexico, roughly 2,149 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.
Sambava is approximately 586 km (364 mi) SW of Antananarivo, the national capital of Madagascar, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.