Current Date And Time In Gorongosa, Mozambique
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Gorongosa, a city in Sofala, Mozambique, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Gorongosa — 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 Gorongosa.
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 Mozambique operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.6756° S | 34.0728° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -18.6756 | 34.0728 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 40' 32" S | 34° 4' 22" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 40.5336' S | 34° 4.3668' E |
| City | Gorongosa |
| State | Sofala |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 21,792 |
| Elevation | 329 m / 1,079 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -18.6756, 34.0728 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gorongosa 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 Sofala.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhamatanda | Sofala | S | 68 km | 42 mi | ~1h 8m | 🗺 View |
| Inhaminga | Sofala | E | 104 km | 65 mi | ~1h 44m | 🗺 View |
| Dondo | Sofala | SE | 125 km | 78 mi | ~2h 5m | 🗺 View |
| Búzi | Sofala | S | 139 km | 86 mi | ~2h 19m | 🗺 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 Sofala, the home state of Gorongosa, along with each city's aerial distance from Beira, Sofala'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beira | -19.8436° S | 34.8389° E | 6 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dondo | -19.6094° S | 34.7431° E | 55 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Marromeu | -18.2908° S | 35.9453° E | 10 m | 208 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nhamatanda | -19.2692° S | 34.2128° E | 59 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caia | -17.8203° S | 35.3442° E | 35 m | 231 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Búzi | -19.8644° S | 34.4674° E | 39 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Inhaminga | -18.4153° S | 35.0225° E | 308 m | 160 km | 🗺 View Map |
Chimoio Airport IATA: VPY 86 km (53 mi) from Gorongosa |
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| 🗺 Map of Beira |
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The exact GPS location of Gorongosa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sofala. 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 Sofala 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 Gorongosa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Gorongosa 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 Mozambique map
Gorongosa sits within Sofala, Mozambique, 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 Gorongosa 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 Sofala. › Browse every city in Sofala
Coordinates for Gorongosa 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 Mozambique. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Gorongosa are latitude -18.6756° and longitude 34.0728°. In directional format: 18.6756° S, 34.0728° E. These coordinates mark the center of Gorongosa in Sofala and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Gorongosa is a city in Sofala, Mozambique, 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, Gorongosa sits at: Latitude 18° 40' 32" S and Longitude 34° 4' 22" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Gorongosa has a population of approximately 21,792 people. This is roughly 0.965% of Sofala's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sofala.
The interactive satellite map of Gorongosa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -18.6756, 34.0728 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gorongosa in Sofala. For broader context, explore the Sofala state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Gorongosa is Chimoio Airport (VPY), roughly 86 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Gorongosa is approximately 153 km (95 mi) from Beira, the capital of Sofala, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sofala.
Gorongosa sits at an elevation of approximately 329 meters (1,079 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sofala.
The closest cities to Gorongosa include Nhamatanda, Inhaminga, Dondo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Gorongosa, sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 05:33 PM, giving a day length of 11h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gorongosa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Gorongosa is approximately 2,079 km (1,292 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,593 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Gorongosa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nanawale Estates, United States, roughly 949 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.
Gorongosa is approximately 826 km (513 mi) S of Maputo, the national capital of Mozambique, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
