Current Date And Time In Ruacana, Namibia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:47:40 CAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ruacana, a city in Kunene 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 Ruacana — 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 Ruacana.
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) | 17.4282° S | 14.415° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -17.4282 | 14.415 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 25' 41" S | 14° 24' 54" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 25.6902' S | 14° 24.9024' E |
| City | Ruacana |
| State | Kunene Region (Kunene) |
| Country | Namibia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 3,537 |
| Elevation | 1,138 m / 3,734 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -17.4282, 14.415 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ruacana 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 Kunene Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opuwo | Kunene Region | SW | 93 km | 58 mi | ~1h 33m | 🗺 View |
| Okanguati | Kunene Region | W | 121 km | 75 mi | ~2h 1m | 🗺 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 Kunene Region, the home state of Ruacana, along with each city's aerial distance from Opuwo, Kunene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khorixas | -20.3771° S | 14.962° E | 931 m | 283 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Outjo | -20.1069° S | 16.1542° E | 1,258 m | 333 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Opuwo | -18.0607° S | 13.84° E | 1,151 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kamanjab | -19.6288° S | 14.8452° E | 1,230 m | 204 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sesfontein | -19.1228° S | 13.6205° E | 644 m | 120 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Okanguati | -17.4364° S | 13.2732° E | 1,085 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fransfontein | -20.2123° S | 15.0147° E | 1,101 m | 269 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arandis | -22.4193° S | 14.9798° E | 588 m | 499 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ngjiva Pereira Airport IATA: VPE 141 km (88 mi) from Ruacana |
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| 🗺 Map of Sesfontein |
The exact GPS location of Ruacana gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kunene 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 Kunene 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 Ruacana are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ruacana 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
Ruacana sits within Kunene 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 Ruacana 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 Kunene Region. › Browse every city in Kunene Region
Coordinates for Ruacana 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 Ruacana are latitude -17.4282° and longitude 14.415°. In directional format: 17.4282° S, 14.415° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ruacana in Kunene Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ruacana is a city in Kunene Region, Namibia, 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, Ruacana sits at: Latitude 17° 25' 41" S and Longitude 14° 24' 54" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ruacana has a population of approximately 3,537 people. This is roughly 2.929% of Kunene Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kunene Region.
The interactive satellite map of Ruacana is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -17.4282, 14.415 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ruacana in Kunene Region. For broader context, explore the Kunene Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ruacana is Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE), roughly 141 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ruacana is approximately 93 km (58 mi) from Opuwo, the capital of Kunene Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kunene Region.
Ruacana sits at an elevation of approximately 1,138 meters (3,734 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kunene Region.
The closest cities to Ruacana include Opuwo, Okanguati. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ruacana, sunrise is at 07:21 AM and sunset is at 06:53 PM, giving a day length of 11h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ruacana's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ruacana is approximately 1,940 km (1,206 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 1,531 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ruacana — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kekaha, United States, roughly 795 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.
Ruacana is approximately 635 km (395 mi) SE of Windhoek, the national capital of Namibia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
