Current Date And Time In Northern Province, Sierra Leone
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
19:38:16 GMT
Capital: Makeni
Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 22,605.00 km²
State Code: N
Explore the interactive satellite map of Northern Province, a state or administrative region of 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 Northern Province — 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 Northern Province in Sierra Leone.
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) | 9.1817° N | 11.5248° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.1817 | -11.5248 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 10' 54" N | 11° 31' 29" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 10.9018' N | 11° 31.4883' W |
| State / Region | Northern Province |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Makeni |
| State Code | N |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Area (km²) | 22,605.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 8,727.84 mi² |
| Elevation | 619 m / 2,030 ft |
| Area Rank | #1 in Sierra Leone |
| GPS (DD) | 9.1817, -11.5248 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Northern Province 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 Sierra Leone.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West | Sierra Leone | W | 128 km | 79 mi | ~1h 36m | 🗺 View |
| Eastern Province | Sierra Leone | S | 158 km | 98 mi | ~1h 58m | 🗺 View |
| Southern Province | Sierra Leone | S | 160 km | 99 mi | ~1h 60m | 🗺 View |
| Western Area | Sierra Leone | SW | 192 km | 119 mi | ~2h 24m | 🗺 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 Northern Province, along with each city's aerial distance from Makeni, Northern Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makeni | 8.8861° N | -12.0442° W | 93 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lunsar | 8.6844° N | -12.535° W | 64 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kabala | 9.5889° N | -11.5526° W | 433 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mile 91 | 8.466° N | -12.2146° W | 77 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Magburaka | 8.7231° N | -11.9488° W | 99 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Binkolo | 8.9523° N | -11.9803° W | 119 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rokupr | 8.6712° N | -12.385° W | 83 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kambia | 9.125° N | -12.9182° W | 32 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kamakwie | 9.4969° N | -12.2406° W | 116 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kukuna | 9.3984° N | -12.6648° W | 47 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Northern Province is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Sierra Leone. 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 Northern Province on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Sierra Leone.
The satellite view of Northern Province 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 Sierra Leone national map
Northern Province occupies a distinct geographic zone within Sierra Leone 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 Northern Province 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 Sierra Leone. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Northern Province 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 Sierra Leone. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Northern Province are latitude 9.1817° and longitude -11.5248°. In directional format: 9.1817° N, 11.5248° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Northern Province in Sierra Leone and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Northern Province is a state or administrative region of Sierra Leone, located in Africa. Its capital city is Makeni. View the exact position of Northern Province on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Northern Province is at: Latitude 9° 10' 54" N and Longitude 11° 31' 29" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Northern Province covers a total area of approximately 22,605.00 km² (8,727.84 mi²). This is roughly 31.51% of Sierra Leone's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Northern Province is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.1817, -11.5248 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Northern Province in Sierra Leone. For broader context, explore the Sierra Leone national map or nearby states.
Today in Northern Province, sunrise is at 06:36 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM, giving a day length of 12h 22m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Northern Province's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Northern Province is approximately 1,022 km (635 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,267 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Northern Province — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lata, Solomon Islands, roughly 340 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.
