Geo Countries
Poponguine, Thies, Senegal – Senegal Flag

Current Date And Time In Poponguine, Senegal

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:08:43 GMT
State: Thies
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 8,651

🗺 Map of Poponguine, Thies, Senegal – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Poponguine, 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 Poponguine — 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 Poponguine.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Poponguine, Thies

📍 LATITUDE
14.557°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
17.114°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)14.5574° N17.114° W
Signed Decimal Degrees14.5574-17.114
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)14° 33' 26" N17° 6' 50" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)14° 33.441' N17° 6.8376' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Poponguine Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:53 AM
🌅 SUNSET
07:33 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 40m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:13 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from Poponguine’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Poponguine’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,621 km
(1,007 mi) • Poponguine is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
1,844 km
(1,146 mi) • Poponguine is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
14.557° S, 162.886° E
The point exactly opposite Poponguine through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Poponguine, you'd surface nearest to Port-Olry, Vanuatu, about 453 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Poponguine

📍 Location Details

CityPoponguine
StateThies
CountrySenegal
ContinentAfrica
Time Zone+00:00

📈 Area & Population

Population8,651
Area (km²)4.97 km²
Area (mi²)1.92 mi²
Pop. Density1,740.64 /km²
Elevation11 m / 36 ft
GPS (DD)14.5574, -17.114

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Poponguine

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Thies
Parent Country: Senegal

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 8,651
🏆 State Rank: #17 of 19 most populous in Thies
📏 Built-Up Area: 4.97 km²
👥 Population Density: 1,741 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Poponguine 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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
SomoneThiesSE9 km6 mi~9m🗺 View
NgaparouThiesSE12 km8 mi~12m🗺 View
NguékhokhThiesSE13 km8 mi~13m🗺 View
SaliThiesSE16 km10 mi~16m🗺 View
MbourThiesSE22 km14 mi~22m🗺 View
PoutThiesN24 km15 mi~24m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Poponguine to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Thiès
33 km (20 mi)
NE of Poponguine • ~33m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Dakar
39 km (24 mi)
NW of Poponguine • ~39m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Thies

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Thies, the home state of Poponguine, 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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Thiès14.7894° N-16.926° W72 m0 km🗺 View Map
Mbour14.422° N-16.9638° W15 m41 km🗺 View Map
Thiès Nones14.7833° N-16.9667° W85 m4 km🗺 View Map
Tivaouane14.9519° N-16.8152° W54 m22 km🗺 View Map
Dougnane14.9586° N-16.87° W86 m20 km🗺 View Map
Nguékhokh14.5126° N-17.0045° W13 m32 km🗺 View Map
Joal14.1731° N-16.8493° W8 m69 km🗺 View Map
Sali14.4411° N-17.0194° W4 m40 km🗺 View Map
Mboro15.1405° N-16.8868° W27 m39 km🗺 View Map
Mékhé15.1097° N-16.6218° W43 m48 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
IATA: DSS
13 km (8 mi) from Poponguine
States By Alphabets

💬 Was this information helpful?

Help us improve our country profiles. Your feedback helps enhance data accuracy and user experience.

🌍 Poponguine Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Poponguine Matter

The exact GPS location of Poponguine 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

📈 Coordinate Formats for Poponguine Mapping

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 Poponguine are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Poponguine

The satellite view of Poponguine 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

🌎 Regional Position of Poponguine in Thies

Poponguine 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Poponguine Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Poponguine 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

💻 Using Poponguine Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Poponguine 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

📊 How to Use Poponguine Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Poponguine directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Poponguine. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Thies CitiesAccess the full city directory for Thies ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Poponguine Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Poponguine?

The GPS coordinates of Poponguine are latitude 14.5574° and longitude -17.114°. In directional format: 14.5574° N, 17.114° W. These coordinates mark the center of Poponguine in Thies and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Poponguine located?

Poponguine 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.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Poponguine?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Poponguine sits at: Latitude 14° 33' 26" N and Longitude 17° 6' 50" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Poponguine?

Poponguine has a population of approximately 8,651 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Thies.

🗺 How can I view Poponguine on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Poponguine is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 14.5574, -17.114 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Poponguine in Thies. For broader context, explore the Thies state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Poponguine?

The nearest airport to Poponguine is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), roughly 13 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Poponguine from Thiès?

Poponguine is approximately 33 km (20 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.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Poponguine?

Poponguine sits at an elevation of approximately 11 meters (36 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Thies.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Poponguine?

The closest cities to Poponguine include Somone, Ngaparou, Nguékhokh. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Poponguine today?

Today in Poponguine, sunrise is at 06:53 AM and sunset is at 07:33 PM, giving a day length of 12h 40m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Poponguine's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Poponguine from the Equator?

Poponguine is approximately 1,621 km (1,007 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,844 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Poponguine?

The antipodal point of Poponguine — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-Olry, Vanuatu, roughly 453 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.

🚗 How far is Poponguine from Dakar, the capital of Senegal?

Poponguine is approximately 39 km (24 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.