Current Date And Time In Lakes, South Sudan
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
09:19:34 EAT
Capital: Rumbek
Currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 781,000
Area: 43,595.08 km²
State Code: LK
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lakes, a state or administrative region of South Sudan, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Lakes — 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 Lakes in South Sudan.
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 South Sudan operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.6031° N | 29.9741° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 6.6031 | 29.9741 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 36' 11" N | 29° 58' 27" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 36.1848' N | 29° 58.4432' E |
| State / Region | Lakes |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Rumbek |
| State Code | LK |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Districts | 8 |
| Population | 781,000 |
| Area (km²) | 43,595.08 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 16,832.15 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 19.78 /km² |
| Elevation | 429 m / 1,407 ft |
| Area Rank | #6 in South Sudan |
| Population Rank | #7 of 10 in South Sudan |
| GPS (DD) | 6.6031, 29.9741 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lakes 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 South Sudan.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrap | South Sudan | NW | 221 km | 138 mi | ~2h 46m | 🗺 View |
| Western Equatoria | South Sudan | SW | 232 km | 144 mi | ~2h 54m | 🗺 View |
| Unity | South Sudan | N | 259 km | 161 mi | ~3h 14m | 🗺 View |
| Central Equatoria | South Sudan | SE | 263 km | 163 mi | ~3h 17m | 🗺 View |
| Jonglei | South Sudan | E | 271 km | 168 mi | ~3h 23m | 🗺 View |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | South Sudan | NW | 411 km | 255 mi | ~5h 8m | 🗺 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 Lakes, along with each city's aerial distance from Rumbek, Lakes'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbek | 6.8062° N | 29.6774° E | 428 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yirol | 6.5525° N | 30.4981° E | 444 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| 🗺️ Map of other states |
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| 🗺 Map of Eastern Equatoria |
| 🗺 Map of Upper Nile |
| 🗺 Map of Western Bahr al Ghazal |
The precise GPS location of Lakes is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across South Sudan. 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 Lakes on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in South Sudan.
The satellite view of Lakes 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 South Sudan national map
Lakes occupies a distinct geographic zone within South Sudan 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 Lakes 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 South Sudan. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Lakes 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 South Sudan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Lakes are latitude 6.6031° and longitude 29.9741°. In directional format: 6.6031° N, 29.9741° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Lakes in South Sudan and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Lakes is a state or administrative region of South Sudan, located in Africa. Its capital city is Rumbek. View the exact position of Lakes on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lakes is at: Latitude 6° 36' 11" N and Longitude 29° 58' 27" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Lakes covers a total area of approximately 43,595.08 km² (16,832.15 mi²). This is roughly 6.77% of South Sudan's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Lakes is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 6.6031, 29.9741 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lakes in South Sudan. For broader context, explore the South Sudan national map or nearby states.
Today in Lakes, sunrise is at 06:52 AM and sunset is at 07:11 PM, giving a day length of 12h 18m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lakes's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lakes is approximately 735 km (457 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,315 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lakes — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Avatoru, French Polynesia, roughly 961 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.
