Current Date And Time In Magṭa‘ Laḥjar, Mauritania
Friday, 14 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Magṭa‘ Laḥjar, a city in Brakna, 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 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar — 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 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar.
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) | 17.506° N | 13.0927° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 17.506 | -13.0927 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 30' 22" N | 13° 5' 34" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 30.36' N | 13° 5.562' W |
| City | Magṭa‘ Laḥjar |
| State | Brakna |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 15,446 |
| Elevation | 60 m / 197 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 17.506, -13.0927 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 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 Brakna.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çangarâfa | Brakna | E | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Alaq | Brakna | S | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Buqah | Brakna | S | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Aleg | Brakna | SW | 101 km | 63 mi | ~1h 41m | 🗺 View |
| ’Elb el Jmel | Brakna | SW | 108 km | 67 mi | ~1h 48m | 🗺 View |
| Bouhdida | Brakna | SW | 116 km | 72 mi | ~1h 56m | 🗺 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 Brakna, the home state of Magṭa‘ Laḥjar, along with each city's aerial distance from Aleg, Brakna'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogué | 16.5915° N | -14.2631° W | 15 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aleg | 17.0531° N | -13.9131° W | 40 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dar el Barka | 16.6829° N | -14.7003° W | 8 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bagodine | 16.2401° N | -13.7222° W | 11 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bababé | 16.3371° N | -13.9529° W | 12 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fondé Elimane | 16.3168° N | -13.9191° W | 17 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bouhdida | 16.9281° N | -13.9992° W | 55 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Çangarâfa | 17.592° N | -12.8365° W | 99 m | 129 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mbagne | 16.145° N | -13.7926° W | 9 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| ’Elb el Jmel | 17.0105° N | -13.971° W | 44 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport IATA: NKC 317 km (197 mi) from Magṭa‘ Laḥjar |
The exact GPS location of Magṭa‘ Laḥjar gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Brakna. 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 Brakna 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 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 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
Magṭa‘ Laḥjar sits within Brakna, 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 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 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 Brakna. › Browse every city in Brakna
Coordinates for Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 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 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar are latitude 17.506° and longitude -13.0927°. In directional format: 17.506° N, 13.0927° W. These coordinates mark the center of Magṭa‘ Laḥjar in Brakna and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Magṭa‘ Laḥjar is a city in Brakna, 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, Magṭa‘ Laḥjar sits at: Latitude 17° 30' 22" N and Longitude 13° 5' 34" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Magṭa‘ Laḥjar has a population of approximately 15,446 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Brakna.
The interactive satellite map of Magṭa‘ Laḥjar is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 17.506, -13.0927 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Magṭa‘ Laḥjar in Brakna. For broader context, explore the Brakna state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Magṭa‘ Laḥjar is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC), roughly 317 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Magṭa‘ Laḥjar is approximately 101 km (63 mi) from Aleg, the capital of Brakna, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Brakna.
Magṭa‘ Laḥjar sits at an elevation of approximately 60 meters (197 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Brakna.
The closest cities to Magṭa‘ Laḥjar include Çangarâfa, Alaq, Buqah. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Magṭa‘ Laḥjar, sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 07:19 PM, giving a day length of 12h 45m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Magṭa‘ Laḥjar's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Magṭa‘ Laḥjar is approximately 1,949 km (1,211 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,390 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Magṭa‘ Laḥjar — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Pango, Vanuatu, roughly 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.
