Current Date And Time In Shangi, Rwanda
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:08:45 CAT
State: Western Province
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 28,064
District: Nyamasheke District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Shangi, a city in Western Province, Rwanda, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Shangi — 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 Shangi.
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 Rwanda operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.4036° S | 29.0059° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -2.4036 | 29.0059 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 24' 13" S | 29° 0' 21" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 24.216' S | 29° 0.354' E |
| City | Shangi |
| State | Western Province (Intara y'Iburengerazuba) |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Nyamasheke District |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 28,064 |
| Elevation | 1,628 m / 5,341 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -2.4036, 29.0059 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Shangi 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 Western Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushenge | Western Province | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Nyabitekeli | Western Province | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Bushekeri | Western Province | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Kagano | Western Province | NE | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Karengera | Western Province | S | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Cyangugu | Western Province | SW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 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 Western Province, the home state of Shangi, along with each city's aerial distance from Kibuye, Western Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisenyi | -1.7028° S | 29.2564° E | 1,461 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kibuye | -2.0603° S | 29.3478° E | 1,480 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cyangugu | -2.4846° S | 28.9075° E | 1,582 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kirambo | -2.3155° S | 29.1415° E | 1,478 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kagano | -2.3429° S | 29.0912° E | 1,558 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ngororero | -1.8628° S | 29.6254° E | 1,654 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Macuba | -2.2933° S | 29.1877° E | 1,613 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karengera | -2.5169° S | 29.0326° E | 1,581 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bugarama | -2.6924° S | 29.0077° E | 975 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gihombo | -2.219° S | 29.2343° E | 1,701 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kamembe Airport IATA: KME 13 km (8 mi) from Shangi |
The exact GPS location of Shangi gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Western Province. 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 Western Province 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 Shangi are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Shangi 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 Rwanda map
Shangi sits within Western Province, Rwanda, 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 Shangi 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 Western Province. › Browse every city in Western Province
Coordinates for Shangi 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 Rwanda. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Shangi are latitude -2.4036° and longitude 29.0059°. In directional format: 2.4036° S, 29.0059° E. These coordinates mark the center of Shangi in Western Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Shangi is a city in Western Province, Rwanda, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Nyamasheke District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Shangi sits at: Latitude 2° 24' 13" S and Longitude 29° 0' 21" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Shangi has a population of approximately 28,064 people. This is roughly 1.046% of Western Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Western Province.
The interactive satellite map of Shangi is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -2.4036, 29.0059 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Shangi in Western Province. For broader context, explore the Western Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Shangi is Kamembe Airport (KME), roughly 13 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Shangi is approximately 54 km (33 mi) from Kibuye, the capital of Western Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Western Province.
Shangi sits at an elevation of approximately 1,628 meters (5,341 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Western Province.
The closest cities to Shangi include Bushenge, Nyabitekeli, Bushekeri. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Shangi, sunrise is at 06:07 AM and sunset is at 06:11 PM, giving a day length of 12h 3m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Shangi's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Shangi is approximately 268 km (166 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,226 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Shangi — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 709 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.
Shangi is approximately 127 km (79 mi) NE of Kigali, the national capital of Rwanda, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
