Current Date And Time In Joal, Senegal
Wednesday, 05 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Joal, a city in Thies, Senegal, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Joal — 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 Joal.
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 Senegal operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 14.1731° N | 16.8493° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 14.1731 | -16.8493 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 14° 10' 23" N | 16° 50' 57" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 14° 10.3854' N | 16° 50.9574' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Joal 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 Thies.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warang | Thies | NW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Mbour | Thies | NW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Thiadiaye | Thies | NE | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Sali | Thies | NW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Ngaparou | Thies | NW | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Nguékhokh | Thies | NW | 41 km | 26 mi | ~41m | 🗺 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 Thies, the home state of Joal, along with each city's aerial distance from Thiès, Thies'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiès | 14.7894° N | -16.926° W | 72 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mbour | 14.422° N | -16.9638° W | 15 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Thiès Nones | 14.7833° N | -16.9667° W | 85 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tivaouane | 14.9519° N | -16.8152° W | 54 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dougnane | 14.9586° N | -16.87° W | 86 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nguékhokh | 14.5126° N | -17.0045° W | 13 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sali | 14.4411° N | -17.0194° W | 4 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mboro | 15.1405° N | -16.8868° W | 27 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mékhé | 15.1097° N | -16.6218° W | 43 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pout | 14.771° N | -17.0611° W | 25 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
Blaise Diagne International Airport IATA: DSS 60 km (38 mi) from Joal |
The exact GPS location of Joal gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Thies. 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 Thies 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 Joal are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Joal 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 Senegal map
Joal sits within Thies, Senegal, 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 Joal 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 Thies. › Browse every city in Thies
Coordinates for Joal 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 Senegal. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Joal are latitude 14.1731° and longitude -16.8493°. In directional format: 14.1731° N, 16.8493° W. These coordinates mark the center of Joal in Thies and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Joal is a city in Thies, Senegal, 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, Joal sits at: Latitude 14° 10' 23" N and Longitude 16° 50' 57" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Joal has a population of approximately 45,903 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Thies.
The interactive satellite map of Joal is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 14.1731, -16.8493 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Joal in Thies. For broader context, explore the Thies state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Joal is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), roughly 60 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Joal is approximately 69 km (43 mi) from Thiès, the capital of Thies, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Thies.
Joal sits at an elevation of approximately 8 meters (26 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Thies.
The closest cities to Joal include Warang, Mbour, Thiadiaye. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Joal, sunrise is at 06:51 AM and sunset is at 07:35 PM, giving a day length of 12h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Joal's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Joal is approximately 1,578 km (980 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,819 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Joal — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-Olry, Vanuatu, roughly 433 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.
Joal is approximately 86 km (54 mi) NW of Dakar, the national capital of Senegal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
