Current Date And Time In Ziguinchor, Senegal
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
20:08:17 GMT
Capital: Ziguinchor
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 7,339.00 km²
State Code: ZG
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ziguinchor, a state or administrative region of 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 Ziguinchor — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Ziguinchor in Senegal.
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) | 12.5641° N | 16.264° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.5641 | -16.264 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 33' 51" N | 16° 15' 50" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 33.8489' N | 16° 15.839' W |
| State / Region | Ziguinchor |
| Country | Senegal |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Ziguinchor |
| State Code | ZG |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Area (km²) | 7,339.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2,833.60 mi² |
| Elevation | 24 m / 79 ft |
| Area Rank | #10 in Senegal |
| GPS (DD) | 12.5641, -16.264 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ziguinchor to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Senegal.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sédhiou | Senegal | NE | 81 km | 50 mi | ~1h 1m | 🗺 View |
| Kolda | Senegal | E | 148 km | 92 mi | ~1h 51m | 🗺 View |
| Kaolack | Senegal | N | 179 km | 111 mi | ~2h 14m | 🗺 View |
| Kaffrine | Senegal | NE | 188 km | 117 mi | ~2h 21m | 🗺 View |
| Fatick | Senegal | N | 198 km | 123 mi | ~2h 28m | 🗺 View |
| Diourbel Region | Senegal | N | 243 km | 151 mi | ~3h 2m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Ziguinchor, along with each city's aerial distance from Ziguinchor, Ziguinchor's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziguinchor | 12.568° N | -16.2733° W | 19 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bignona | 12.8103° N | -16.2264° W | 30 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tionk Essil | 12.7856° N | -16.5217° W | 18 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Diouloulou | 13.05° N | -16.6° W | 11 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oussouye | 12.485° N | -16.5469° W | 15 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Adéane | 12.63° N | -16.0169° W | 13 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cap Skirring | 12.3501° N | -16.7171° W | 4 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Ziguinchor is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Senegal. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Ziguinchor on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Senegal.
The satellite view of Ziguinchor helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Senegal national map
Ziguinchor occupies a distinct geographic zone within Senegal in the Africa region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Ziguinchor for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Senegal. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Ziguinchor 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Senegal. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Ziguinchor are latitude 12.5641° and longitude -16.264°. In directional format: 12.5641° N, 16.264° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Ziguinchor in Senegal and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Ziguinchor is a state or administrative region of Senegal, located in Africa. Its capital city is Ziguinchor. View the exact position of Ziguinchor on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ziguinchor is at: Latitude 12° 33' 51" N and Longitude 16° 15' 50" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Ziguinchor covers a total area of approximately 7,339.00 km² (2,833.60 mi²). This is roughly 3.74% of Senegal's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Ziguinchor is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.5641, -16.264 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ziguinchor in Senegal. For broader context, explore the Senegal national map or nearby states.
Today in Ziguinchor, sunrise is at 06:51 AM and sunset is at 07:28 PM, giving a day length of 12h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ziguinchor's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ziguinchor is approximately 1,399 km (869 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,767 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ziguinchor — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lata, Solomon Islands, roughly 304 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 place.
Ziguinchor, the capital of Ziguinchor, is approximately 268 km (167 mi) NW of Dakar, the national capital of Senegal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
