Current Date And Time In Mpulungu, Zambia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
17:05:12 CAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Mpulungu, a city in Northern Province, Zambia, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Mpulungu — 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 Mpulungu.
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 Zambia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.7623° S | 31.1141° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -8.7623 | 31.1141 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 45' 44" S | 31° 6' 51" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 45.7404' S | 31° 6.843' E |
| City | Mpulungu |
| State | Northern Province (Northern) |
| Country | Zambia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 55,405 |
| Elevation | 800 m / 2,625 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -8.7623, 31.1141 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mpulungu 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 Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbala | Northern Province | E | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Mporokoso | Northern Province | SW | 128 km | 80 mi | ~2h 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 Province, the home state of Mpulungu, along with each city's aerial distance from Kasama, Northern Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasama | -10.2129° S | 31.1808° E | 1,394 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mbala | -8.8402° S | 31.3659° E | 1,622 m | 154 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kaputa | -8.4689° S | 29.6619° E | 950 m | 256 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mporokoso | -9.3727° S | 30.125° E | 1,442 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Luwingu | -10.2621° S | 29.9271° E | 1,381 m | 137 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mungwi | -10.1732° S | 31.3694° E | 1,382 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chilubi | -11.1146° S | 29.9463° E | 1,179 m | 168 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chinsali | -10.5371° S | 32.0724° E | 1,257 m | 104 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Isoka | -10.1535° S | 32.6362° E | 1,311 m | 159 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mpika | -11.828° S | 31.4513° E | 1,410 m | 182 km | 🗺 View Map |
Songwe Airport IATA: MBI 238 km (148 mi) from Mpulungu |
The exact GPS location of Mpulungu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northern Province. 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 — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Northern Province 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 Mpulungu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Mpulungu 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 Zambia map
Mpulungu sits within Northern Province, Zambia, 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 Mpulungu 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 Province. › Browse every city in Northern Province
Coordinates for Mpulungu 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 Zambia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Mpulungu are latitude -8.7623° and longitude 31.1141°. In directional format: 8.7623° S, 31.1141° E. These coordinates mark the center of Mpulungu in Northern Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Mpulungu is a city in Northern Province, Zambia, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Mpulungu sits at: Latitude 8° 45' 44" S and Longitude 31° 6' 51" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Mpulungu has a population of approximately 55,405 people. This is roughly 3.647% of Northern Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northern Province.
The interactive satellite map of Mpulungu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -8.7623, 31.1141 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Mpulungu in Northern Province. For broader context, explore the Northern Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Mpulungu is Songwe Airport (MBI), roughly 238 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Mpulungu is approximately 161 km (100 mi) from Kasama, the capital of Northern Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Northern Province.
Mpulungu sits at an elevation of approximately 800 meters (2,625 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northern Province.
The closest cities to Mpulungu include Mbala, Mporokoso. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Mpulungu, sunrise is at 06:05 AM and sunset is at 05:55 PM, giving a day length of 11h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Mpulungu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Mpulungu is approximately 975 km (606 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,423 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Mpulungu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 1,203 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.
