Current Date And Time In Western Equatoria, South Sudan
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
06:40:14 EAT
Capital: Yambio
Currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 707,000
Area: 79,342.66 km²
State Code: EW
Explore the interactive satellite map of Western Equatoria, 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 Western Equatoria — 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 Western Equatoria 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) | 5.3472° N | 28.2994° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.3472 | 28.2994 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 20' 50" N | 28° 17' 58" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 20.8308' N | 28° 17.9661' E |
| State / Region | Western Equatoria |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Yambio |
| State Code | EW |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Districts | 5 |
| Population | 707,000 |
| Area (km²) | 79,342.66 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 30,634.36 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 8.91 /km² |
| Elevation | 637 m / 2,090 ft |
| Area Rank | #4 in South Sudan |
| Population Rank | #9 of 10 in South Sudan |
| GPS (DD) | 5.3472, 28.2994 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Western Equatoria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes | South Sudan | NE | 232 km | 144 mi | ~2h 54m | 🗺 View |
| Warrap | South Sudan | N | 307 km | 191 mi | ~3h 51m | 🗺 View |
| Central Equatoria | South Sudan | E | 338 km | 210 mi | ~4h 14m | 🗺 View |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | South Sudan | NW | 391 km | 243 mi | ~4h 54m | 🗺 View |
| Unity | South Sudan | N | 431 km | 268 mi | ~5h 23m | 🗺 View |
| Jonglei | South Sudan | NE | 493 km | 306 mi | ~6h 9m | 🗺 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 Western Equatoria, along with each city's aerial distance from Yambio, Western Equatoria'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yambio | 4.5708° N | 28.3942° E | 655 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maridi | 4.9167° N | 29.4694° E | 727 m | 125 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tambura | 5.6° N | 27.4667° E | 630 m | 154 km | 🗺 View Map |
| 🗺️ Map of other states |
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| 🗺 Map of Western Bahr al Ghazal |
| 🗺 Map of Eastern Equatoria |
| 🗺 Map of Upper Nile |
The precise GPS location of Western Equatoria 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 Western Equatoria on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in South Sudan.
The satellite view of Western Equatoria 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
Western Equatoria 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 Western Equatoria 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 Western Equatoria 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 Western Equatoria are latitude 5.3472° and longitude 28.2994°. In directional format: 5.3472° N, 28.2994° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Western Equatoria in South Sudan and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Western Equatoria is a state or administrative region of South Sudan, located in Africa. Its capital city is Yambio. View the exact position of Western Equatoria on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Western Equatoria is at: Latitude 5° 20' 50" N and Longitude 28° 17' 58" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Western Equatoria covers a total area of approximately 79,342.66 km² (30,634.36 mi²). This is roughly 12.31% of South Sudan's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Western Equatoria is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.3472, 28.2994 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Western Equatoria in South Sudan. For broader context, explore the South Sudan national map or nearby states.
Today in Western Equatoria, sunrise is at 07:00 AM and sunset is at 07:17 PM, giving a day length of 12h 16m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Western Equatoria's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Western Equatoria is approximately 595 km (370 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,137 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Western Equatoria — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 1,030 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.
