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Current Date And Time In Mauritania

Thursday, 20 August 2026
06:52:45 GMT
Capital: Nouakchott
Currency: Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 5,155,959

🗺️ Map of Mauritania - Satellite View & Geographic Coordinates


Explore detailed interactive map of Mauritania featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.

Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research

🌐 Geographic Coordinates of Mauritania

📍 LATITUDE
21.008°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
10.941°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)21.0079° N10.9408° W
Signed Decimal Degrees21.0079-10.9408
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)21° 0' 28" N10° 56' 27" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)21° 0.4734' N10° 56.4501' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Mauritania Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:23 AM
🌅 SUNSET
07:11 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 48m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:47 PM
Calculated for today (20 Aug 2026) from Mauritania’s geographic center coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Mauritania’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
2,339 km
(1,453 mi) • Mauritania's center is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DISTANCE FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
1,137 km
(706 mi) • Mauritania's center is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
21.008° S, 169.059° E
The point exactly opposite Mauritania's center through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Mauritania, you'd surface nearest to La Roche, New Caledonia, about 119 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Mauritania

📍 Location Details

CountryMauritania
ContinentAfrica
CapitalNouakchott
Country CodeMRT
Time Zone+00:00

📈 Area & Population

Population5,155,959
Area (km²)1,030,700.00 km²
Area (mi²)397,955.33 mi²
Pop. Density5.03 /km²
Elevation417 m / 1,368 ft

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Border Analysis

🗺️ Border & Territory Information

Land Borders: 4 countries
Geographic Status: 🌊 Coastal Nation

📐 Geographic Size Analysis

Total Area: 1,030,000 km² (397,685 mi²)
🟢 Land: 1,025,520 km² (395,955 mi²) - 99.6%
🔵 Water: 4,480 km² (1,730 mi²) - 0.4%
🌍 World Share: 0.689% of Earth's land surface
🏆 Area Rank: #29 largest country in the world
👥 Population Rank: #126 of 249 countries worldwide
🌐 Regional Rank: #39 of 58 in Africa

✈️ Distance & Flight Time Calculator

Find the aerial distance from Mauritania to all neighboring countries — measured capital city to capital city using the Haversine great-circle formula (the shortest path across Earth's surface). Each row shows the straight-line distance in both kilometers (km) and miles (mi), plus an estimated flight time calculated at a standard commercial cruise speed of 900 km/h.

Use this Mauritania flight distance calculator to plan international travel, estimate fuel costs for charter flights, compare cross-border shipping routes and research how far Mauritania is from its neighbors. Click the 🗺️ map link on any row to view the route visually on Google Maps.

Neighboring CountryDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Flight TimeMap
Algeria
Capital: Algiers
NE1,494 km928 mi~ 1h 40m🗺️ View
Mali
Capital: Bamako
SE823 km511 mi~ 55m🗺️ View
Senegal
Capital: Dakar
SW814 km506 mi~ 54m🗺️ View
Western Sahara
Capital: El-Aaiun
NW409 km254 mi~ 27m🗺️ View

Note: Distances are calculated as straight-line (great circle) distances between capital cities. Actual flight routes and times may vary based on air traffic, wind conditions and routing.

🗺️ GPS Coordinates of Major States in Mauritania

Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from Nouakchott, Mauritania's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in Mauritania. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.

State / RegionLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
Adrar21.6399° N-8.4842° W360 m264 km🗺 View Map
Assaba16.58° N-11.7068° W413 m499 km🗺 View Map
Brakna17.4047° N-13.3587° W74 m474 km🗺 View Map
Dakhlet Nouadhibou20.5328° N-15.97° W57 m526 km🗺 View Map
Gorgol15.9496° N-12.9896° W93 m602 km🗺 View Map
Guidimaka15.2557° N-12.2548° W63 m654 km🗺 View Map
Hodh Ech Chargi18.6737° N-7.0929° W340 m479 km🗺 View Map
Hodh El Gharbi16.6912° N-9.5451° W205 m502 km🗺 View Map
Inchiri19.5196° N-14.8455° W59 m440 km🗺 View Map
Nouakchott North18.113° N-15.8995° W5 m611 km🗺 View Map

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Mauritania

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Mauritania, along with each city's aerial distance from Nouakchott, Mauritania's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.

City NameStateLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
NouadhibouDakhlet Nouadhibou20.9419° N-17.0384° W16 m633 km🗺 View Map
KiffaAssaba16.6207° N-11.4021° W127 m490 km🗺 View Map
Dar NaimNouakchott North18.1081° N-15.9267° W3 m614 km🗺 View Map
NémaHodh Ech Chargi16.617° N-7.2565° W266 m623 km🗺 View Map
MberaHodh Ech Chargi15.8562° N-5.7907° W295 m789 km🗺 View Map
KsarNouakchott West18.0995° N-15.9574° W5 m617 km🗺 View Map
KaédiGorgol16.1507° N-13.5058° W17 m604 km🗺 View Map
ZouératTiris Zemmour22.7354° N-12.4713° W352 m249 km🗺 View Map
Tevragh ZeinaNouakchott West18.0989° N-15.9885° W1 m620 km🗺 View Map
BougadoumHodh Ech Chargi15.867° N-7.3692° W257 m685 km🗺 View Map
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🗺️ Complete Guide to Mauritania Map & Geographic Intelligence

📍 Understanding Mauritania Geography

The interactive map of Mauritania provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.

Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of Mauritania's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.

🎯 Business Applications of Mauritania Maps

  • Logistics Planning: Optimize shipping routes, warehouse locations and distribution networks across Mauritania
  • Market Territory Analysis: Define sales regions, analyze market coverage and identify expansion opportunities
  • Site Selection: Evaluate potential business locations using geographic intelligence and proximity data
  • Supply Chain Management: Track shipments, monitor transportation corridors and analyze delivery zones
  • Competitive Intelligence: Map competitor locations, analyze geographic market share and identify underserved areas
  • Risk Assessment: Evaluate geographic risk factors including natural hazards, political boundaries and infrastructure accessibility

🌐 Geographic Data & Coordinate Systems

The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the Mauritania map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.

📊 Geographic Data Specifications:

  • Coordinate System: WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984)
  • Format: Decimal Degrees (DD)
  • Precision: Up to 6 decimal places for meter-level accuracy
  • Hemisphere Indicators: N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude
  • Map Projection: Mercator projection for web mapping

💡 Strategic Location Intelligence

  • Regional Proximity: Analyze neighboring countries for cross-border business opportunities and trade corridors
  • State/Province Mapping: Understand internal territorial divisions for regional market strategies
  • Distance Calculations: Measure aerial distances between locations for logistics cost estimation
  • Timezone Alignment: Coordinate operations across regions considering time differences
  • Infrastructure Mapping: Identify major cities, transportation hubs and communication networks
  • Market Density Analysis: Visualize population centers and economic activity zones

💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of Mauritania. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!

🌟 Key Features of Our Mauritania Mapping Solution

  • State/Region Access: Navigate to internal territorial divisions instantly
  • Free Geographic Data: No registration or payment required
  • Professional Tool: Ideal for business logistics, market research and strategic planning
  • Cross-Referenced Data: Links to population, timezone and national symbols data
  • API Integration Ready: Coordinates compatible with all major mapping platforms

Frequently Asked Questions About Mauritania Maps ❓

📍 What are the exact coordinates of Mauritania?

The geographic center of Mauritania is located at approximately 21.008° N (Latitude) and 10.941° W (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.

🗺️ How can I use Mauritania map data for business?

Business professionals use Mauritania mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across Mauritania.

🌍 Which countries border Mauritania?

You can explore countries near Mauritania by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.

📊 Can I see states and regions within Mauritania?

Yes! Visit our Mauritania States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within Mauritania.

⏰ What timezone is Mauritania in?

Mauritania operates in UTC+00:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our Mauritania Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.

📱 Is the Mauritania map mobile-friendly?

Absolutely! Our Mauritania interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.

🔍 What other geographic data is available for Mauritania?

Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for Mauritania including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the Mauritania main profile for complete business intelligence data.

📊 What does the Geographic Profile of Mauritania show?

The Geographic Profile section summarizes Mauritania's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.

📍 Where can I find GPS coordinates for states and cities in Mauritania?

Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in Mauritania ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Mauritania today?

Today, measured from Mauritania's geographic center, sunrise is at 06:23 AM and sunset is at 07:11 PM, giving a day length of 12h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.

📍 How far is Mauritania from the Equator?

Mauritania's geographic center is approximately 2,339 km (1,453 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere, and about 1,137 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Mauritania?

The antipodal point of Mauritania's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to La Roche, New Caledonia, roughly 119 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 place.