Current Date And Time In Tombu, Sierra Leone
Thursday, 13 August 2026
07:33:16 GMT
State: Eastern Province
Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 4,005
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tombu, a city in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Tombu — 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 Tombu.
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 Sierra Leone operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.5399° N | 10.7313° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.5399 | -10.7313 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 32' 24" N | 10° 43' 53" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 32.3946' N | 10° 43.8792' W |
| City | Tombu |
| State | Eastern Province |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 4,005 |
| Elevation | 371 m / 1,217 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.5399, -10.7313 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tombu 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 Eastern Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koidu | Eastern Province | NW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Simbakoro | Eastern Province | W | 31 km | 20 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Motema | Eastern Province | W | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Kailahun | Eastern Province | SE | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Giehun | Eastern Province | W | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Koyima | Eastern Province | NW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 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 Eastern Province, the home state of Tombu, along with each city's aerial distance from Kenema, Eastern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenema | 7.8769° N | -11.1903° W | 182 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Koidu | 8.6439° N | -10.9714° W | 381 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Segbwema | 7.9947° N | -10.9502° W | 180 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kailahun | 8.2789° N | -10.573° W | 309 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yengema | 8.7144° N | -11.1706° W | 390 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pendembu | 8.0981° N | -10.6943° W | 204 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Blama | 7.8748° N | -11.3455° W | 122 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Panguma | 8.1851° N | -11.1329° W | 309 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barma | 8.3496° N | -11.3306° W | 148 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boajibu | 8.1876° N | -11.3403° W | 150 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
Spriggs Payne Airport IATA: MLW 250 km (156 mi) from Tombu |
The exact GPS location of Tombu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Eastern 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 Eastern 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 Tombu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tombu 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 Sierra Leone map
Tombu sits within Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, 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 Tombu 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 Eastern Province. › Browse every city in Eastern Province
Coordinates for Tombu 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 Sierra Leone. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Tombu are latitude 8.5399° and longitude -10.7313°. In directional format: 8.5399° N, 10.7313° W. These coordinates mark the center of Tombu in Eastern Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tombu is a city in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, 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, Tombu sits at: Latitude 8° 32' 24" N and Longitude 10° 43' 53" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Tombu has a population of approximately 4,005 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Eastern Province.
The interactive satellite map of Tombu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.5399, -10.7313 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tombu in Eastern Province. For broader context, explore the Eastern Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tombu is Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW), roughly 250 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tombu is approximately 89 km (56 mi) from Kenema, the capital of Eastern Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Eastern Province.
Tombu sits at an elevation of approximately 371 meters (1,217 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Eastern Province.
The closest cities to Tombu include Koidu, Simbakoro, Motema. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tombu, sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 07:01 PM, giving a day length of 12h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tombu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tombu is approximately 951 km (591 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,181 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tombu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lata, Solomon Islands, roughly 451 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.
Tombu is approximately 275 km (171 mi) W of Freetown, the national capital of Sierra Leone, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
