Current Date And Time In Atar, Mauritania
Saturday, 05 September 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Atar, a city in Adrar, Mauritania, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Atar — 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 Atar.
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 Mauritania operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 20.5188° N | 13.0464° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 20.5188 | -13.0464 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 20° 31' 8" N | 13° 2' 47" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 20° 31.125' N | 13° 2.7822' W |
| City | Atar |
| State | Adrar |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 31,133 |
| Area (km²) | 200.80 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 77.53 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 155.04 /km² |
| Elevation | 192 m / 630 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 20.5188, -13.0464 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Atar 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 Adrar.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oujeft | Adrar | S | 62 km | 38 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Shingati | Adrar | E | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 View |
| Chingueṭṭi | Adrar | E | 72 km | 44 mi | ~1h 12m | 🗺 View |
| El Medda | Adrar | SW | 73 km | 45 mi | ~1h 13m | 🗺 View |
| Choum | Adrar | N | 87 km | 54 mi | ~1h 27m | 🗺 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 Adrar, the home state of Atar, along with each city's aerial distance from Atar, Adrar'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingueṭṭi | 20.463° N | -12.362° W | 500 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Medda | 19.9167° N | -13.3167° W | 131 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oujeft | 19.9622° N | -13.0594° W | 219 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ouadane | 20.9277° N | -11.6214° W | 410 m | 155 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Choum | 21.2996° N | -13.0668° W | 350 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shingati | 20.4615° N | -12.3664° W | 498 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tazadit Airport IATA: OUZ 256 km (159 mi) from Atar |
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| 🗺 Map of Ouadane |
The exact GPS location of Atar gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Adrar. 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 Adrar 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 Atar are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Atar 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 Mauritania map
Atar sits within Adrar, Mauritania, 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 Atar 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 Adrar. › Browse every city in Adrar
Coordinates for Atar 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 Mauritania. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Atar are latitude 20.5188° and longitude -13.0464°. In directional format: 20.5188° N, 13.0464° W. These coordinates mark the center of Atar in Adrar and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Atar is a city in Adrar, Mauritania, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Atar sits at: Latitude 20° 31' 8" N and Longitude 13° 2' 47" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Atar has a population of approximately 31,133 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Adrar.
The interactive satellite map of Atar is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 20.5188, -13.0464 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Atar in Adrar. For broader context, explore the Adrar state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Atar is Tazadit Airport (OUZ), roughly 256 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Atar sits at an elevation of approximately 192 meters (630 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Adrar.
The closest cities to Atar include Oujeft, Shingati, Chingueṭṭi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Atar, sunrise is at 06:36 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM, giving a day length of 12h 28m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Atar's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Atar is approximately 2,284 km (1,419 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,360 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Atar — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ouvéa, New Caledonia, roughly 46 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.
