Current Date And Time In Wanlaweyn, Somalia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:57:50 EAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Wanlaweyn, a city in Lower Shabeelle, Somalia, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Wanlaweyn — 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 Wanlaweyn.
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 Somalia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.6185° N | 44.8938° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 2.6185 | 44.8938 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 37' 7" N | 44° 53' 38" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 37.11' N | 44° 53.628' E |
| City | Wanlaweyn |
| State | Lower Shabeelle |
| Country | Somalia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 22,022 |
| Elevation | 93 m / 305 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 2.6185, 44.8938 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Wanlaweyn 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 Lower Shabeelle.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afgooye | Lower Shabeelle | SE | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Qoryooley | Lower Shabeelle | SW | 101 km | 63 mi | ~1h 41m | 🗺 View |
| Marka | Lower Shabeelle | S | 101 km | 63 mi | ~1h 41m | 🗺 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 Lower Shabeelle, the home state of Wanlaweyn, along with each city's aerial distance from Merca, Lower Shabeelle'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marka | 1.7159° N | 44.7717° E | 12 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Afgooye | 2.1381° N | 45.1212° E | 87 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Qoryooley | 1.7878° N | 44.53° E | 64 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Aden Adde International Airport IATA: MGQ 81 km (50 mi) from Wanlaweyn |
The exact GPS location of Wanlaweyn gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lower Shabeelle. 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 Lower Shabeelle 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 Wanlaweyn are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Wanlaweyn 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 Somalia map
Wanlaweyn sits within Lower Shabeelle, Somalia, 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 Wanlaweyn 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 Lower Shabeelle. › Browse every city in Lower Shabeelle
Coordinates for Wanlaweyn 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 Somalia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Wanlaweyn are latitude 2.6185° and longitude 44.8938°. In directional format: 2.6185° N, 44.8938° E. These coordinates mark the center of Wanlaweyn in Lower Shabeelle and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Wanlaweyn is a city in Lower Shabeelle, Somalia, 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, Wanlaweyn sits at: Latitude 2° 37' 7" N and Longitude 44° 53' 38" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Wanlaweyn has a population of approximately 22,022 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lower Shabeelle.
The interactive satellite map of Wanlaweyn is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 2.6185, 44.8938 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Wanlaweyn in Lower Shabeelle. For broader context, explore the Lower Shabeelle state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Wanlaweyn is Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), roughly 81 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Wanlaweyn sits at an elevation of approximately 93 meters (305 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lower Shabeelle.
The closest cities to Wanlaweyn include Afgooye, Qoryooley, Marka. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Wanlaweyn, sunrise is at 05:58 AM and sunset is at 06:12 PM, giving a day length of 12h 14m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Wanlaweyn's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Wanlaweyn is approximately 291 km (181 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,992 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Wanlaweyn — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ua-Huka, French Polynesia, roughly 855 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.
Wanlaweyn is approximately 82 km (51 mi) SE of Mogadishu, the national capital of Somalia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
