Current Date And Time In Rumbek, South Sudan
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Rumbek, a city in Lakes, 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 Rumbek — 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 Rumbek.
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) | 6.8062° N | 29.6774° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 6.8062 | 29.6774 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 48' 22" N | 29° 40' 39" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 48.3714' N | 29° 40.6452' E |
| City | Rumbek |
| State | Lakes |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 32,083 |
| Elevation | 428 m / 1,404 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 6.8062, 29.6774 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rumbek 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 Lakes.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yirol | Lakes | E | 95 km | 59 mi | ~1h 35m | 🗺 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 Lakes, the home state of Rumbek, along with each city's aerial distance from Rumbek, Lakes'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yirol | 6.5525° N | 30.4981° E | 444 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
Wau Airport IATA: WUU 214 km (133 mi) from Rumbek |
The exact GPS location of Rumbek gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lakes. 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 Lakes 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 Rumbek are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rumbek 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 South Sudan map
Rumbek sits within Lakes, South Sudan, 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 Rumbek 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 Lakes. › Browse every city in Lakes
Coordinates for Rumbek 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 South Sudan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rumbek are latitude 6.8062° and longitude 29.6774°. In directional format: 6.8062° N, 29.6774° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rumbek in Lakes and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rumbek is a city in Lakes, South Sudan, 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, Rumbek sits at: Latitude 6° 48' 22" N and Longitude 29° 40' 39" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rumbek has a population of approximately 32,083 people. This is roughly 4.108% of Lakes's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lakes.
The interactive satellite map of Rumbek is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 6.8062, 29.6774 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rumbek in Lakes. For broader context, explore the Lakes state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rumbek is Wau Airport (WUU), roughly 214 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rumbek sits at an elevation of approximately 428 meters (1,404 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lakes.
The closest cities to Rumbek include Yirol. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rumbek, sunrise is at 06:54 AM and sunset is at 07:17 PM, giving a day length of 12h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rumbek's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rumbek is approximately 758 km (471 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,280 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rumbek — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Avatoru, French Polynesia, roughly 949 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.
Rumbek is approximately 303 km (188 mi) SE of Juba, the national capital of South Sudan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
