Current Date And Time In Swakopmund, Namibia
Sunday, 26 July 2026
12:11:26 CAT
State: Erongo Region
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 53,009
District: Swakopmund Constituency
Explore the interactive satellite map of Swakopmund, a city in Erongo Region, Namibia, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Swakopmund — 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 Swakopmund.
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 Namibia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 22.6784° S | 14.5266° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -22.6784 | 14.5266 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 40' 42" S | 14° 31' 36" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 40.7052' S | 14° 31.5978' E |
| City | Swakopmund |
| State | Erongo Region (Erongo) |
| Country | Namibia |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Swakopmund Constituency |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1892-08-04 |
| Population | 53,009 |
| Area (km²) | 181.30 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 70.00 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 292.38 /km² |
| Elevation | 18 m / 59 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -22.6784, 14.5266 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Swakopmund 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 Erongo Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuisebmond | Erongo Region | S | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Walvis Bay | Erongo Region | S | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Arandis | Erongo Region | NE | 54 km | 34 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Henties Bay | Erongo Region | N | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Usakos | Erongo Region | NE | 132 km | 82 mi | ~2h 12m | 🗺 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 Erongo Region, the home state of Swakopmund, along with each city's aerial distance from Swakopmund, Erongo Region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walvis Bay | -22.9575° S | 14.5053° E | 6 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Omaruru | -21.424° S | 15.9461° E | 1,211 m | 202 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Usakos | -22.0022° S | 15.586° E | 865 m | 132 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Otjimbingwe | -22.3554° S | 16.1288° E | 854 m | 168 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karibib | -21.9355° S | 15.8565° E | 1,199 m | 160 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arandis | -22.4175° S | 14.9739° E | 585 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Henties Bay | -22.1161° S | 14.2839° E | 26 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uis | -21.2177° S | 14.8657° E | 766 m | 166 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Okombahe | -21.358° S | 15.3775° E | 899 m | 171 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kuisebmond | -22.9364° S | 14.5264° E | - | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
Walvis Bay International Airport IATA: WVB 36 km (22 mi) from Swakopmund |
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| 🗺 Map of Karibib |
| 🗺 Map of Uis |
| 🗺 Map of Otjimbingwe |
| 🗺 Map of Okombahe |
| 🗺 Map of Omaruru |
The exact GPS location of Swakopmund gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Erongo Region. 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 Erongo Region 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 Swakopmund are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Swakopmund 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 Namibia map
Swakopmund sits within Erongo Region, Namibia, 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 Swakopmund 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 Erongo Region. › Browse every city in Erongo Region
Coordinates for Swakopmund 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 Namibia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Swakopmund are latitude -22.6784° and longitude 14.5266°. In directional format: 22.6784° S, 14.5266° E. These coordinates mark the center of Swakopmund in Erongo Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Swakopmund is a city in Erongo Region, Namibia, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Swakopmund Constituency. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Swakopmund sits at: Latitude 22° 40' 42" S and Longitude 14° 31' 36" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Swakopmund has a population of approximately 53,009 people. This is roughly 22.068% of Erongo Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Erongo Region.
The interactive satellite map of Swakopmund is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -22.6784, 14.5266 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Swakopmund in Erongo Region. For broader context, explore the Erongo Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Swakopmund is Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB), roughly 36 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Swakopmund sits at an elevation of approximately 18 meters (59 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Erongo Region.
The closest cities to Swakopmund include Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay, Arandis. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Swakopmund, sunrise is at 07:37 AM and sunset is at 06:39 PM, giving a day length of 11h 2m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Swakopmund's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Swakopmund is approximately 2,525 km (1,569 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 1,492 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Swakopmund — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kekaha, United States, roughly 598 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.
Swakopmund is approximately 263 km (163 mi) E of Windhoek, the national capital of Namibia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
