Latitude and Longitude of Angola
8° 50' 12.6" S, 13° 14' 3.6" E
Located in Southern Africa, Angola lies mainly in the Southern Hemisphere and is bordered by Namibia to the south, Zambia to the east, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north. Its geographic centroid is approximately at -8.84 latitude and 13.23 longitude, giving it a broad shape that extends along the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Coordinates for Angola are essential for various applications, including navigation and mapping projects. Users may need to look up specific locations for geocoding apps, planning travel itineraries, or understanding time zones, which can help in scheduling activities across different regions within the country.
Angola Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -8.836820, 13.234320
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 8°50'12.6"S 13°14'3.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 8°50.209'S 13°14.059'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 33S 305811E 9022729N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kq3mtpkcy
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6F3M567M+7PG
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-8.836820,13.234320
Major Cities in Angola
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luanda | -8.836820 | 13.234320 | 2,776,168 |
| Lubango | -14.917170 | 13.492500 | 600,751 |
| Huambo | -12.776110 | 15.739170 | 595,304 |
| Benguela | -12.576740 | 13.402680 | 555,124 |
| Cabinda | -5.561980 | 12.194760 | 550,000 |
| Talatona | -8.917830 | 13.185620 | 500,000 |
| Malanje | -9.540150 | 16.340960 | 455,000 |
| Cazenga | -8.824880 | 13.313180 | 424,528 |
| Saurimo | -9.660780 | 20.391550 | 393,000 |
| Ingombota | -8.818060 | 13.228890 | 370,000 |
| Lobito | -12.364400 | 13.536010 | 357,950 |
| Cuíto | -12.383330 | 16.933330 | 355,423 |
| Uíge | -7.608740 | 15.061310 | 322,531 |
| Maianga | -8.829040 | 13.230970 | 319,000 |
| Luena | -11.783330 | 19.916670 | 273,675 |
| Rangel | -8.826440 | 13.262850 | 261,000 |
| Mossamedes | -15.196110 | 12.152220 | 255,000 |
| Menongue | -14.658500 | 17.690990 | 251,178 |
| Chitato | -7.300000 | 20.733330 | 246,880 |
| Sambizanga | -8.788830 | 13.275060 | 244,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent is Angola located and how do I read its coordinates?
Angola is located in Africa. Its coordinates are given in degrees of latitude and longitude, with the latitude of -8.84 indicating its position south of the Equator, and the longitude of 13.23 indicating its position east of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of Angola and how does it relate to its longitude?
Angola operates on West Africa Time (WAT), which is UTC+1. This time zone corresponds closely to its longitudinal position, facilitating coordination for activities within the country.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Angola using this page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Angola, you can utilize the country page to explore the coordinates of various locations. Enter specific coordinates or search for known places to retrieve their geographical information.