Current Date And Time In Bukwa, Uganda
Friday, 14 August 2026
03:57:19 EAT
State: Eastern Region
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
District: Bukwo District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bukwa, a city in Eastern Region, Uganda, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Bukwa β 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 Bukwa.
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 Uganda operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 1.2592° N | 34.7539° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 1.2592 | 34.7539 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 15' 33" N | 34° 45' 14" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 15.5502' N | 34° 45.2334' E |
| City | Bukwa |
| State | Eastern Region (λλΆμ£Ό) |
| Country | Uganda |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Bukwo District |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Elevation | 2,000 m / 6,562 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 1.2592, 34.7539 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bukwa 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 Eastern Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binyiny | Eastern Region | NW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Kapchorwa | Eastern Region | NW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Budadiri | Eastern Region | W | 49 km | 31 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Bulambuli | Eastern Region | W | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Bududa | Eastern Region | SW | 54 km | 34 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Sironko | Eastern Region | W | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 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 Eastern Region, the home state of Bukwa, along with each city's aerial distance from Jinja, Eastern Region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbale | 1.0821° N | 34.175° E | 1,125 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jinja | 0.439° N | 33.2032° E | 1,187 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kamuli | 0.9472° N | 33.1197° E | 1,120 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Iganga | 0.6092° N | 33.4686° E | 1,128 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Busia | 0.4659° N | 34.0922° E | 1,219 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soroti | 1.7146° N | 33.6111° E | 1,131 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kapchorwa | 1.401° N | 34.4504° E | 1,915 m | 175 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tororo | 0.693° N | 34.1809° E | 1,200 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bugembe | 0.4821° N | 33.2407° E | 1,312 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kumi | 1.4608° N | 33.9361° E | 1,142 m | 140 km | 🗺 View Map |
Eldoret International Airport IATA: EDL 109 km (68 mi) from Bukwa |
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The exact GPS location of Bukwa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Eastern Region. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Eastern Region 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 Bukwa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bukwa 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 Uganda map
Bukwa sits within Eastern Region, Uganda, 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 Bukwa 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 Eastern Region. › Browse every city in Eastern Region
Coordinates for Bukwa 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 Uganda. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Bukwa are latitude 1.2592° and longitude 34.7539°. In directional format: 1.2592° N, 34.7539° E. These coordinates mark the center of Bukwa in Eastern Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bukwa is a city in Eastern Region, Uganda, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Bukwo District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bukwa sits at: Latitude 1° 15' 33" N and Longitude 34° 45' 14" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Bukwa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 1.2592, 34.7539 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bukwa in Eastern Region. For broader context, explore the Eastern Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bukwa is Eldoret International Airport (EDL), roughly 109 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bukwa is approximately 195 km (121 mi) from Jinja, the capital of Eastern Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Eastern Region.
Bukwa sits at an elevation of approximately 2,000 meters (6,562 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Eastern Region.
The closest cities to Bukwa include Binyiny, Kapchorwa, Budadiri. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bukwa, sunrise is at 06:39 AM and sunset is at 06:51 PM, giving a day length of 12h 11m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bukwa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bukwa is approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,868 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bukwa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,017 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.
Bukwa is approximately 263 km (164 mi) SW of Kampala, the national capital of Uganda, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
