Current Date And Time In Oshakati, Namibia
Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:29:16 CAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Oshakati, a city in Oshana 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 Oshakati — 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 Oshakati.
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) | 17.7883° S | 15.7044° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -17.7883 | 15.7044 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 47' 18" S | 15° 42' 16" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 47.2998' S | 15° 42.2616' E |
| City | Oshakati |
| State | Oshana Region (Oshana) |
| Country | Namibia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1966-07-01 |
| Population | 43,309 |
| Elevation | 1,103 m / 3,619 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -17.7883, 15.7044 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Oshakati 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 Oshana Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongwediva | Oshana Region | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Ondangwa | Oshana Region | SE | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 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 Oshana Region, the home state of Oshakati, along with each city's aerial distance from Oshakati, Oshana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondangwa | -17.9082° S | 15.9804° E | 1,081 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ongwediva | -17.772° S | 15.7656° E | 1,088 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ondangwa Airport IATA: OND 28 km (17 mi) from Oshakati |
The exact GPS location of Oshakati gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Oshana 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 Oshana 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 Oshakati are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Oshakati 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
Oshakati sits within Oshana 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 Oshakati 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 Oshana Region. › Browse every city in Oshana Region
Coordinates for Oshakati 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 Oshakati are latitude -17.7883° and longitude 15.7044°. In directional format: 17.7883° S, 15.7044° E. These coordinates mark the center of Oshakati in Oshana Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Oshakati is a city in Oshana 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, Oshakati sits at: Latitude 17° 47' 18" S and Longitude 15° 42' 16" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Oshakati has a population of approximately 43,309 people. This is roughly 18.765% of Oshana Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Oshana Region.
The interactive satellite map of Oshakati is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -17.7883, 15.7044 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Oshakati in Oshana Region. For broader context, explore the Oshana Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Oshakati is Ondangwa Airport (OND), roughly 28 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Oshakati sits at an elevation of approximately 1,103 meters (3,619 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Oshana Region.
The closest cities to Oshakati include Ongwediva, Ondangwa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Oshakati, sunrise is at 07:24 AM and sunset is at 06:42 PM, giving a day length of 11h 18m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Oshakati's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Oshakati is approximately 1,980 km (1,230 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 1,665 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Oshakati — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kekaha, United States, roughly 667 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.
Oshakati is approximately 550 km (342 mi) S of Windhoek, the national capital of Namibia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
