Current Date And Time In Wau, South Sudan
Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:43:35 EAT
State: Western Bahr al Ghazal
Currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 127,384
Explore the interactive satellite map of Wau, a city in Western Bahr al Ghazal, 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 Wau — 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 Wau.
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) | 7.7011° N | 27.9897° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.7011 | 27.9897 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 42' 4" N | 27° 59' 23" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 42.0666' N | 27° 59.3832' E |
| City | Wau |
| State | Western Bahr al Ghazal (Western Bahr el Ghazal) |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 127,384 |
| Elevation | 440 m / 1,444 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.7011, 27.9897 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Wau 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 Western Bahr al Ghazal.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuacjok | Warrap | N | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 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 Western Bahr al Ghazal, the home state of Wau, along with each city's aerial distance from Wau, Western Bahr al Ghazal'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kafia Kingi | 9.2735° N | 24.417° E | 604 m | 430 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Raja | 8.4675° N | 25.6783° E | 558 m | 268 km | 🗺 View Map |
Wau Airport IATA: WUU 3 km (2 mi) from Wau |
The exact GPS location of Wau gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Western Bahr al Ghazal. 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 Western Bahr al Ghazal 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 Wau are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Wau 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
Wau sits within Western Bahr al Ghazal, 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 Wau 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 Western Bahr al Ghazal. › Browse every city in Western Bahr al Ghazal
Coordinates for Wau 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 Wau are latitude 7.7011° and longitude 27.9897°. In directional format: 7.7011° N, 27.9897° E. These coordinates mark the center of Wau in Western Bahr al Ghazal and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Wau is a city in Western Bahr al Ghazal, 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, Wau sits at: Latitude 7° 42' 4" N and Longitude 27° 59' 23" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Wau has a population of approximately 127,384 people. This is roughly 28.885% of Western Bahr al Ghazal's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Western Bahr al Ghazal.
The interactive satellite map of Wau is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.7011, 27.9897 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Wau in Western Bahr al Ghazal. For broader context, explore the Western Bahr al Ghazal state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Wau is Wau Airport (WUU), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Wau sits at an elevation of approximately 440 meters (1,444 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Western Bahr al Ghazal.
The closest cities to Wau include Kuacjok. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Wau, sunrise is at 07:00 AM and sunset is at 07:24 PM, giving a day length of 12h 24m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Wau's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Wau is approximately 857 km (533 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,088 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Wau — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Avatoru, French Polynesia, roughly 932 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.
Wau is approximately 508 km (316 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.
