Current Date And Time In Barkéwol, Mauritania
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:48:55 GMT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Barkéwol, a city in Assaba, 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 Barkéwol — 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 Barkéwol.
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) | 16.6404° N | 12.4985° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 16.6404 | -12.4985 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 38' 25" N | 12° 29' 55" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 38.4234' N | 12° 29.9094' W |
| City | Barkéwol |
| State | Assaba |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 3,622 |
| Area (km²) | 165.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 63.71 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 21.95 /km² |
| Elevation | 74 m / 243 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 16.6404, -12.4985 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Barkéwol 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 Assaba.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elghabra | Assaba | W | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Guerou | Assaba | NE | 69 km | 43 mi | ~1h 9m | 🗺 View |
| Kiffa | Assaba | E | 117 km | 73 mi | ~1h 57m | 🗺 View |
| Kankossa | Assaba | SE | 130 km | 81 mi | ~2h 10m | 🗺 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 Assaba, the home state of Barkéwol, along with each city's aerial distance from Kiffa, Assaba'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiffa | 16.6207° N | -11.4021° W | 127 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guerou | 17.0775° N | -12.0387° W | 183 m | 85 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El ’Ayoûn | 15.5579° N | -11.18° W | 179 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Elghabra | 16.6471° N | -12.6711° W | 65 m | 135 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kankossa | 15.9389° N | -11.527° W | 73 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hamoud | 15.64° N | -11.5186° W | 89 m | 110 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chkata | 15.2878° N | -11.0128° W | 181 m | 154 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tenaha | 15.1238° N | -10.8985° W | 67 m | 175 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kayes Dag Dag Airport IATA: KYS 267 km (166 mi) from Barkéwol |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Hamoud |
| 🗺 Map of El ’Ayoûn |
| 🗺 Map of Chkata |
| 🗺 Map of Tenaha |
The exact GPS location of Barkéwol gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Assaba. 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 Assaba 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 Barkéwol are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Barkéwol 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
Barkéwol sits within Assaba, 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 Barkéwol 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 Assaba. › Browse every city in Assaba
Coordinates for Barkéwol 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 Barkéwol are latitude 16.6404° and longitude -12.4985°. In directional format: 16.6404° N, 12.4985° W. These coordinates mark the center of Barkéwol in Assaba and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Barkéwol is a city in Assaba, 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, Barkéwol sits at: Latitude 16° 38' 25" N and Longitude 12° 29' 55" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Barkéwol has a population of approximately 3,622 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Assaba.
The interactive satellite map of Barkéwol is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 16.6404, -12.4985 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Barkéwol in Assaba. For broader context, explore the Assaba state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Barkéwol is Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS), roughly 267 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Barkéwol is approximately 117 km (73 mi) from Kiffa, the capital of Assaba, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Assaba.
Barkéwol sits at an elevation of approximately 74 meters (243 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Assaba.
The closest cities to Barkéwol include Elghabra, Guerou, Kiffa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Barkéwol, sunrise is at 06:32 AM and sunset is at 07:17 PM, giving a day length of 12h 45m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Barkéwol's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Barkéwol is approximately 1,852 km (1,151 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,333 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Barkéwol — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lakatoro, Vanuatu, roughly 61 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.
