Current Date And Time In Bo, Sierra Leone
Monday, 03 August 2026
12:48:44 GMT
State: Southern Province
Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 233,684
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bo, a city in Southern 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 Bo — 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 Bo.
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) | 7.9647° N | 11.7383° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.9647 | -11.7383 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 57' 53" N | 11° 44' 18" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 57.8832' N | 11° 44.2998' W |
| City | Bo |
| State | Southern Province |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Founded | 1787-01-01 |
| Population | 233,684 |
| Area (km²) | 357.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 137.84 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 654.58 /km² |
| Elevation | 104 m / 341 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.9647, -11.7383 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bo 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 Southern Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baoma | Southern Province | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Mamboma | Southern Province | N | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Baiima | Southern Province | NW | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Bumpe | Southern Province | SW | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Koribundu | Southern Province | S | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Palima | Southern Province | NE | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 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 Southern Province, the home state of Bo, along with each city's aerial distance from Bo, Southern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Njala | 8.2323° N | -12.0156° W | 67 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bumpe | 7.8921° N | -11.9054° W | 38 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gandorhun | 7.555° N | -11.6926° W | 58 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gandorhun | 7.4943° N | -11.8306° W | 33 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bonthe | 7.5264° N | -12.505° W | 5 m | 98 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mattru Jong | 7.5997° N | -12.1667° W | 36 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pujehun | 7.3581° N | -11.7208° W | 26 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sumbuya | 7.6479° N | -11.9606° W | 39 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baoma | 7.9934° N | -11.7147° W | 100 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Moyamba | 8.159° N | -12.4317° W | 58 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
Lungi International Airport IATA: FNA 176 km (109 mi) from Bo |
The exact GPS location of Bo gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Southern 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 Southern 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 Bo are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bo 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
Bo sits within Southern 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 Bo 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 Southern Province. › Browse every city in Southern Province
Coordinates for Bo 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 Bo are latitude 7.9647° and longitude -11.7383°. In directional format: 7.9647° N, 11.7383° W. These coordinates mark the center of Bo in Southern Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bo is a city in Southern 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, Bo sits at: Latitude 7° 57' 53" N and Longitude 11° 44' 18" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Bo has a population of approximately 233,684 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Southern Province.
The interactive satellite map of Bo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.9647, -11.7383 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bo in Southern Province. For broader context, explore the Southern Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bo is Lungi International Airport (FNA), roughly 176 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bo sits at an elevation of approximately 104 meters (341 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Southern Province.
The closest cities to Bo include Baoma, Mamboma, Baiima. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bo, sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 07:07 PM, giving a day length of 12h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bo is approximately 887 km (551 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,294 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Lata, Solomon Islands, roughly 409 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.
Bo is approximately 175 km (109 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.
