Current Date And Time In Diré, Mali
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:56:11 GMT
State: Tombouctou
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 31,348
District: Dire
Explore the interactive satellite map of Diré, a city in Tombouctou, Mali, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Diré — 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 Diré.
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 Mali operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 16.2571° N | 3.4013° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 16.2571 | -3.4013 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 15' 25" N | 3° 24' 5" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 15.423' N | 3° 24.0756' W |
| City | Diré |
| State | Tombouctou (Région de Tombouctou) |
| Country | Mali |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Dire |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 31,348 |
| Elevation | 272 m / 892 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 16.2571, -3.4013 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Diré 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 Tombouctou.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goundam | Tombouctou | NW | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Tombouctou | Tombouctou | NE | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 View |
| Timbuktu | Tombouctou | NE | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 View |
| Niafunké | Tombouctou | SW | 73 km | 45 mi | ~1h 13m | 🗺 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 Tombouctou, the home state of Diré, along with each city's aerial distance from Timbuktu, Tombouctou'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timbuktu | 16.7735° N | -3.0074° W | 274 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Goundam | 16.4145° N | -3.6708° W | 259 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Niafunké | 15.9322° N | -3.9906° W | 269 m | 141 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gourma Rharous | 16.8778° N | -1.9231° W | 263 m | 116 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Araouane | 18.9043° N | -3.5275° W | 281 m | 243 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Taoudenni | 22.6764° N | -3.9789° W | 138 m | 664 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tombouctou | 16.7666° N | -3.0026° W | 267 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tombouktou Airport IATA: TOM 67 km (42 mi) from Diré |
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| 🗺 Map of Gourma Rharous |
The exact GPS location of Diré gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tombouctou. 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 Tombouctou 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 Diré are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Diré 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 Mali map
Diré sits within Tombouctou, Mali, 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 Diré 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 Tombouctou. › Browse every city in Tombouctou
Coordinates for Diré 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 Mali. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Diré are latitude 16.2571° and longitude -3.4013°. In directional format: 16.2571° N, 3.4013° W. These coordinates mark the center of Diré in Tombouctou and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Diré is a city in Tombouctou, Mali, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Dire. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Diré sits at: Latitude 16° 15' 25" N and Longitude 3° 24' 5" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Diré has a population of approximately 31,348 people. This is roughly 3.464% of Tombouctou's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tombouctou.
The interactive satellite map of Diré is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 16.2571, -3.4013 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Diré in Tombouctou. For broader context, explore the Tombouctou state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Diré is Tombouktou Airport (TOM), roughly 67 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Diré is approximately 71 km (44 mi) from Timbuktu, the capital of Tombouctou, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Tombouctou.
Diré sits at an elevation of approximately 272 meters (892 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tombouctou.
The closest cities to Diré include Goundam, Tombouctou, Timbuktu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Diré, sunrise is at 05:56 AM and sunset is at 06:40 PM, giving a day length of 12h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Diré's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Diré is approximately 1,810 km (1,125 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 363 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Diré — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lautoka, Fiji, roughly 176 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.
Diré is approximately 638 km (396 mi) SW of Bamako, the national capital of Mali, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
