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Holyhead, Wales, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Holyhead, United Kingdom

Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:14:21 BST
State: Wales
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 11,431
District: Anglesey

🗺 Map of Holyhead, Wales, United Kingdom – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Holyhead, a city in Wales, United Kingdom, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Holyhead 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 Holyhead.

Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United Kingdom operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Holyhead, Wales

📍 LATITUDE
53.306°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
4.632°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)53.3062° N4.6321° W
Signed Decimal Degrees53.3062-4.6321
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)53° 18' 22" N4° 37' 56" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)53° 18.3726' N4° 37.9266' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Holyhead Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:55 AM
🌅 SUNSET
08:51 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 55m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:23 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Holyhead’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Holyhead’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
5,934 km
(3,687 mi) • Holyhead is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
308 km
(191 mi) • Holyhead is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
53.306° S, 175.368° E
The point exactly opposite Holyhead through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Holyhead, you'd surface nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, about 860 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Holyhead

📍 Location Details

CityHolyhead
StateWales
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
DistrictAnglesey
Time Zone+00:00

📈 Area & Population

Population11,431
Elevation8 m / 26 ft
GPS (DD)53.3062, -4.6321

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Holyhead

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Wales
Parent Country: United Kingdom

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 11,431
🏆 State Rank: #55 of 370 most populous in Wales
🏠 Share of Wales Population: 0.365%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Holyhead 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 Wales.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
ValleyWalesSE5 km3 mi~5m🗺 View
LlanfachraethWalesE7 km4 mi~7m🗺 View
LlanfaethluWalesNE8 km5 mi~8m🗺 View
BodedernWalesE9 km5 mi~9m🗺 View
RhosneigrWalesSE11 km7 mi~11m🗺 View
LlanfechellWalesNE15 km9 mi~15m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Holyhead to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Cardiff
226 km (140 mi)
SE of Holyhead • ~3h 46m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • London
365 km (227 mi)
SE of Holyhead • ~6h 5m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Wales

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Wales, the home state of Holyhead, along with each city's aerial distance from Cardiff, Wales's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Cardiff51.48° N-3.18° W17 m0 km🗺 View Map
Swansea51.6208° N-3.9432° W18 m55 km🗺 View Map
Newport51.5877° N-2.9984° W16 m17 km🗺 View Map
Rhondda51.659° N-3.4489° W256 m27 km🗺 View Map
Wrexham53.0466° N-2.9913° W87 m175 km🗺 View Map
Buckley53.1667° N-3.0833° W157 m188 km🗺 View Map
Tonypandy51.622° N-3.4554° W154 m25 km🗺 View Map
Barry51.3998° N-3.2838° W25 m11 km🗺 View Map
Bridgend51.5058° N-3.5772° W23 m28 km🗺 View Map
Llanelli51.682° N-4.1619° W13 m71 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Isle of Man Airport
IATA: IOM
86 km (54 mi) from Holyhead
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🌍 Holyhead Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Holyhead Matter

The exact GPS location of Holyhead gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Wales. 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 Wales state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Holyhead Mapping

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 Holyhead are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Holyhead

The satellite view of Holyhead 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 United Kingdom map

🌎 Regional Position of Holyhead in Wales

Holyhead sits within Wales, United Kingdom, in the Europe 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Holyhead Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Holyhead 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 Wales. › Browse every city in Wales

💻 Using Holyhead Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Holyhead 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 United Kingdom. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use Holyhead Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Holyhead directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Holyhead. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Wales CitiesAccess the full city directory for Wales ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Holyhead Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Holyhead?

The GPS coordinates of Holyhead are latitude 53.3062° and longitude -4.6321°. In directional format: 53.3062° N, 4.6321° W. These coordinates mark the center of Holyhead in Wales and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Holyhead located?

Holyhead is a city in Wales, United Kingdom, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Anglesey. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Holyhead?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Holyhead sits at: Latitude 53° 18' 22" N and Longitude 4° 37' 56" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Holyhead?

Holyhead has a population of approximately 11,431 people. This is roughly 0.365% of Wales's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Wales.

🗺 How can I view Holyhead on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Holyhead is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 53.3062, -4.6321 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Holyhead in Wales. For broader context, explore the Wales state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Holyhead?

The nearest airport to Holyhead is Isle of Man Airport (IOM), roughly 86 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Holyhead from Cardiff?

Holyhead is approximately 226 km (140 mi) from Cardiff, the capital of Wales, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Wales.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Holyhead?

Holyhead sits at an elevation of approximately 8 meters (26 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Wales.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Holyhead?

The closest cities to Holyhead include Valley, Llanfachraeth, Llanfaethlu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Holyhead today?

Today in Holyhead, sunrise is at 05:55 AM and sunset is at 08:51 PM, giving a day length of 14h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Holyhead's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Holyhead from the Equator?

Holyhead is approximately 5,934 km (3,687 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 308 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Holyhead?

The antipodal point of Holyhead — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 860 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.

🚗 How far is Holyhead from London, the capital of United Kingdom?

Holyhead is approximately 365 km (227 mi) SE of London, the national capital of United Kingdom, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.