Current Date And Time In Amourj, Mauritania
Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:43:22 GMT
State: Hodh Ech Chargi
Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 5,509
Explore the interactive satellite map of Amourj, a city in Hodh Ech Chargi, 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 Amourj — 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 Amourj.
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) | 16.1092° N | 7.2139° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 16.1092 | -7.2139 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 6' 33" N | 7° 12' 50" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 6.5496' N | 7° 12.8322' W |
| City | Amourj |
| State | Hodh Ech Chargi |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 5,509 |
| Area (km²) | 152.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 58.69 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 36.24 /km² |
| Elevation | 267 m / 876 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 16.1092, -7.2139 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Amourj 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 Hodh Ech Chargi.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bougadoum | Hodh Ech Chargi | SW | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Néma | Hodh Ech Chargi | N | 57 km | 35 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Tembedgha | Hodh Ech Chargi | W | 104 km | 64 mi | ~1h 44m | 🗺 View |
| Bousteila | Hodh Ech Chargi | SW | 111 km | 69 mi | ~1h 51m | 🗺 View |
| Oualata | Hodh Ech Chargi | N | 134 km | 83 mi | ~2h 14m | 🗺 View |
| Basseknou | Hodh Ech Chargi | E | 138 km | 86 mi | ~2h 18m | 🗺 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 Hodh Ech Chargi, the home state of Amourj, along with each city's aerial distance from Néma, Hodh Ech Chargi'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Néma | 16.617° N | -7.2565° W | 266 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mbera | 15.8562° N | -5.7907° W | 295 m | 178 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bougadoum | 15.867° N | -7.3692° W | 257 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tembedgha | 16.2414° N | -8.1732° W | 210 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Basseknou | 15.8665° N | -5.946° W | 277 m | 163 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oualata | 17.2978° N | -7.0235° W | 304 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vassala | 15.5571° N | -5.516° W | 266 m | 220 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Djiguenni | 15.7321° N | -8.6656° W | 227 m | 180 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bousteila | 15.5754° N | -8.0856° W | 273 m | 146 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mopti Airport IATA: MZI 380 km (236 mi) from Amourj |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Mbera |
| 🗺 Map of Djiguenni |
| 🗺 Map of Vassala |
The exact GPS location of Amourj gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Hodh Ech Chargi. 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 Hodh Ech Chargi 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 Amourj are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Amourj 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
Amourj sits within Hodh Ech Chargi, 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 Amourj 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 Hodh Ech Chargi. › Browse every city in Hodh Ech Chargi
Coordinates for Amourj 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 Amourj are latitude 16.1092° and longitude -7.2139°. In directional format: 16.1092° N, 7.2139° W. These coordinates mark the center of Amourj in Hodh Ech Chargi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Amourj is a city in Hodh Ech Chargi, 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, Amourj sits at: Latitude 16° 6' 33" N and Longitude 7° 12' 50" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Amourj has a population of approximately 5,509 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Hodh Ech Chargi.
The interactive satellite map of Amourj is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 16.1092, -7.2139 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Amourj in Hodh Ech Chargi. For broader context, explore the Hodh Ech Chargi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Amourj is Mopti Airport (MZI), roughly 380 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Amourj is approximately 57 km (35 mi) from Néma, the capital of Hodh Ech Chargi, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Hodh Ech Chargi.
Amourj sits at an elevation of approximately 267 meters (876 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Hodh Ech Chargi.
The closest cities to Amourj include Bougadoum, Néma, Tembedgha. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Amourj, sunrise is at 06:11 AM and sunset is at 06:55 PM, giving a day length of 12h 43m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Amourj's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Amourj is approximately 1,793 km (1,114 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 772 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Amourj — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-Vila, Vanuatu, roughly 509 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.
