Current Date And Time In Arua, Uganda
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
10:42:51 EAT
State: Northern Region
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 72,400
District: Arua District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Arua, a city in Northern 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 Arua 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 Arua.
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) | 3.0201° N | 30.9111° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 3.0201 | 30.9111 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 1' 12" N | 30° 54' 40" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 1.2078' N | 30° 54.663' E |
| City | Arua |
| State | Northern Region (λΆλΆμ£Ό) |
| Country | Uganda |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Arua District |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 72,400 |
| Elevation | 1,215 m / 3,986 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 3.0201, 30.9111 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Arua 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 Northern Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maracha | Northern Region | N | 28 km | 18 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Koboko | Northern Region | N | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Zombo | Northern Region | S | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Yumbe | Northern Region | NE | 62 km | 38 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Nebbi | Northern Region | S | 63 km | 39 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Paidha | Northern Region | S | 68 km | 42 mi | ~1h 8m | 🗺 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 Northern Region, the home state of Arua, along with each city's aerial distance from Gulu City, Northern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulu | 2.7746° N | 32.299° E | 1,104 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Lira | 2.2499° N | 32.8999° E | 1,104 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Kotido | 2.9806° N | 34.1331° E | 1,227 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Apac | 1.9756° N | 32.5386° E | 1,038 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Koboko | 3.4136° N | 30.9599° E | 1,234 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Kitgum | 3.2783° N | 32.8867° E | 950 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Yumbe | 3.4651° N | 31.2469° E | 982 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Nebbi | 2.4783° N | 31.0889° E | 1,015 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Paidha | 2.4167° N | 30.9855° E | 1,496 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Adjumani | 3.3779° N | 31.7909° E | 816 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Arua Airport IATA: RUA 3 km (2 mi) from Arua |
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The exact GPS location of Arua gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northern 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 Northern 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 Arua are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Arua 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
Arua sits within Northern 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 Arua 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 Northern Region. › Browse every city in Northern Region
Coordinates for Arua 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 Arua are latitude 3.0201° and longitude 30.9111°. In directional format: 3.0201° N, 30.9111° E. These coordinates mark the center of Arua in Northern Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Arua is a city in Northern Region, Uganda, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Arua District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Arua sits at: Latitude 3° 1' 12" N and Longitude 30° 54' 40" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Arua has a population of approximately 72,400 people. This is roughly 1.354% of Northern Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northern Region.
The interactive satellite map of Arua is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 3.0201, 30.9111 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Arua in Northern Region. For broader context, explore the Northern Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Arua is Arua Airport (RUA), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Arua sits at an elevation of approximately 1,215 meters (3,986 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northern Region.
The closest cities to Arua include Maracha, Koboko, Zombo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Arua, sunrise is at 06:51 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM, giving a day length of 12h 13m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Arua's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Arua is approximately 336 km (209 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,436 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Arua — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 1,075 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.
Arua is approximately 353 km (220 mi) SE of Kampala, the national capital of Uganda, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
