Current Date And Time In Kapchorwa, Uganda
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
08:10:57 EAT
State: Eastern Region
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 51,200
District: Kapchorwa District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kapchorwa, 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 Kapchorwa 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 Kapchorwa.
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) | 1.401° N | 34.4504° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 1.401 | 34.4504 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 24' 3" N | 34° 27' 1" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 24.0576' N | 34° 27.0228' E |
| City | Kapchorwa |
| State | Eastern Region (λλΆμ£Ό) |
| Country | Uganda |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Kapchorwa District |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 51,200 |
| Elevation | 1,915 m / 6,283 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 1.401, 34.4504 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kapchorwa 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 | E | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Bulambuli | Eastern Region | SW | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Sironko | Eastern Region | SW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Budadiri | Eastern Region | SW | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Bukwa | Eastern Region | SE | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Nakaloke | Eastern Region | SW | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 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 Kapchorwa, 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 |
| 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 |
| Pallisa | 1.145° N | 33.7094° E | 1,056 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
Soroti Airport IATA: SRT 99 km (61 mi) from Kapchorwa |
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The exact GPS location of Kapchorwa 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 Kapchorwa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kapchorwa 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
Kapchorwa 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 Kapchorwa 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 Kapchorwa 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 Kapchorwa are latitude 1.401° and longitude 34.4504°. In directional format: 1.401° N, 34.4504° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kapchorwa in Eastern Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kapchorwa is a city in Eastern Region, Uganda, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Kapchorwa District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kapchorwa sits at: Latitude 1° 24' 3" N and Longitude 34° 27' 1" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kapchorwa has a population of approximately 51,200 people. This is roughly 0.812% 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 Kapchorwa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 1.401, 34.4504 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kapchorwa in Eastern Region. For broader context, explore the Eastern Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kapchorwa is Soroti Airport (SRT), roughly 99 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kapchorwa is approximately 175 km (109 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.
Kapchorwa sits at an elevation of approximately 1,915 meters (6,283 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 Kapchorwa include Binyiny, Bulambuli, Sironko. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kapchorwa, sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 06:49 PM, giving a day length of 12h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kapchorwa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kapchorwa is approximately 156 km (97 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,834 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kapchorwa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,024 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.
Kapchorwa is approximately 240 km (149 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.
