Current Date And Time In Hobyo, Somalia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:01:35 EAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Hobyo, a city in Mudug, 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 Hobyo — 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 Hobyo.
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) | 5.3505° N | 48.5268° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.3505 | 48.5268 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 21' 2" N | 48° 31' 36" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 21.03' N | 48° 31.608' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hobyo 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 Mudug.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diga gaw | Mudug | N | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Xarardheere | Mudug | SW | 107 km | 67 mi | ~1h 47m | 🗺 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 Mudug, the home state of Hobyo, along with each city's aerial distance from Galkayo, Mudug'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaalkacyo | 6.7697° N | 47.4308° E | 288 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Saaxo | 6.7729° N | 46.7969° E | 371 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Diga gaw | 5.6994° N | 48.4664° E | 445 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Xarardheere | 4.6544° N | 47.8575° E | 226 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Kebri Dahar Airport IATA: ABK 498 km (310 mi) from Hobyo |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Gaalkacyo |
| 🗺 Map of Saaxo |
The exact GPS location of Hobyo gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mudug. 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 Mudug 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 Hobyo are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Hobyo 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
Hobyo sits within Mudug, 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 Hobyo 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 Mudug. › Browse every city in Mudug
Coordinates for Hobyo 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 Hobyo are latitude 5.3505° and longitude 48.5268°. In directional format: 5.3505° N, 48.5268° E. These coordinates mark the center of Hobyo in Mudug and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Hobyo is a city in Mudug, 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, Hobyo sits at: Latitude 5° 21' 2" N and Longitude 48° 31' 36" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Hobyo has a population of approximately 12,564 people. This is roughly 1.276% of Mudug's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Mudug.
The interactive satellite map of Hobyo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.3505, 48.5268 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Hobyo in Mudug. For broader context, explore the Mudug state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Hobyo is Kebri Dahar Airport (ABK), roughly 498 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Hobyo sits at an elevation of approximately 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Mudug.
The closest cities to Hobyo include Diga gaw, Xarardheere. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Hobyo, sunrise is at 05:40 AM and sunset is at 06:01 PM, giving a day length of 12h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Hobyo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Hobyo is approximately 596 km (370 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,378 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Hobyo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Atuona, French Polynesia, roughly 970 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.
Hobyo is approximately 510 km (317 mi) SW of Mogadishu, the national capital of Somalia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
