Current Date And Time In Kakira, Uganda
Thursday, 13 August 2026
10:08:51 EAT
State: Eastern Region
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 35,800
District: Jinja District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kakira, 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 Kakira 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 Kakira.
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) | 0.5083° N | 33.2878° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 0.5083 | 33.2878 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 30' 30" N | 33° 17' 16" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 30.4998' N | 33° 17.2668' E |
| City | Kakira |
| State | Eastern Region (λλΆμ£Ό) |
| Country | Uganda |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Jinja District |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 35,800 |
| Elevation | 1,186 m / 3,891 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 0.5083, 33.2878 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kakira 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugembe | Eastern Region | SW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Magamaga | Eastern Region | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Jinja | Eastern Region | SW | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Buwenge | Eastern Region | NW | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Luuka Town | Eastern Region | N | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Mayuge | Eastern Region | E | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 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 Kakira, 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 |
Entebbe International Airport IATA: EBB 107 km (67 mi) from Kakira |
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The exact GPS location of Kakira 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 Kakira are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kakira 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
Kakira 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 Kakira 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 Kakira 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 Kakira are latitude 0.5083° and longitude 33.2878°. In directional format: 0.5083° N, 33.2878° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kakira in Eastern Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kakira is a city in Eastern Region, Uganda, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Jinja District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kakira sits at: Latitude 0° 30' 30" N and Longitude 33° 17' 16" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kakira has a population of approximately 35,800 people. This is roughly 0.568% of Eastern Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Eastern Region.
The interactive satellite map of Kakira is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 0.5083, 33.2878 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kakira in Eastern Region. For broader context, explore the Eastern Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kakira is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), roughly 107 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kakira is approximately 12 km (8 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.
Kakira sits at an elevation of approximately 1,186 meters (3,891 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 Kakira include Bugembe, Magamaga, Jinja. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kakira, sunrise is at 06:46 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM, giving a day length of 12h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kakira's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kakira is approximately 57 km (35 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,705 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kakira — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,181 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.
Kakira is approximately 81 km (51 mi) W of Kampala, the national capital of Uganda, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
