Current Date And Time In Rosso, Mauritania
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Rosso, a city in Trarza, 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 Rosso — 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 Rosso.
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) | 16.5138° N | 15.805° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 16.5138 | -15.805 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 30' 50" N | 15° 48' 18" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 30.8268' N | 15° 48.3018' W |
| City | Rosso |
| State | Trarza |
| Country | Mauritania |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 15,870 |
| Area (km²) | 717.50 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 277.03 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 22.12 /km² |
| Elevation | 8 m / 26 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 16.5138, -15.805 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rosso 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 Trarza.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghouba | Trarza | NW | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| KeurMassène | Trarza | W | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Mederdra | Trarza | N | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Tékane | Trarza | E | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 View |
| Taguilalett | Trarza | NE | 66 km | 41 mi | ~1h 6m | 🗺 View |
| R'kiz | Trarza | NE | 75 km | 47 mi | ~1h 15m | 🗺 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 Trarza, the home state of Rosso, along with each city's aerial distance from Rosso, Trarza'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boutilimitt | 17.5458° N | -14.6978° W | 51 m | 164 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tékane | 16.6018° N | -15.3487° W | 6 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| R'kiz | 16.9151° N | -15.237° W | 6 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ndiago | 16.1676° N | -16.5103° W | 5 m | 85 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mederdra | 16.9226° N | -15.6565° W | 31 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ouad Naga | 17.9664° N | -15.518° W | 17 m | 164 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ouâd Nâga | 17.9525° N | -15.6953° W | 20 m | 160 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Taguilalett | 17.0405° N | -15.5205° W | 27 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| KeurMassène | 16.5385° N | -16.2149° W | 4 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ghouba | 16.628° N | -15.9554° W | 24 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport IATA: NKC 200 km (125 mi) from Rosso |
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The exact GPS location of Rosso gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Trarza. 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 Trarza 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 Rosso are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rosso 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
Rosso sits within Trarza, 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 Rosso 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 Trarza. › Browse every city in Trarza
Coordinates for Rosso 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 Rosso are latitude 16.5138° and longitude -15.805°. In directional format: 16.5138° N, 15.805° W. These coordinates mark the center of Rosso in Trarza and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rosso is a city in Trarza, 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, Rosso sits at: Latitude 16° 30' 50" N and Longitude 15° 48' 18" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rosso has a population of approximately 15,870 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Trarza.
The interactive satellite map of Rosso is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 16.5138, -15.805 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rosso in Trarza. For broader context, explore the Trarza state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rosso is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC), roughly 200 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rosso sits at an elevation of approximately 8 meters (26 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Trarza.
The closest cities to Rosso include Ghouba, KeurMassène, Mederdra. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rosso, sunrise is at 06:45 AM and sunset is at 07:31 PM, giving a day length of 12h 45m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rosso's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rosso is approximately 1,838 km (1,142 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,687 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rosso — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Luganville, Vanuatu, roughly 336 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.
