4° 19' 39.3" S, 15° 18' 48.9" E
Located in Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is positioned in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It shares borders with nine countries, including Uganda, Rwanda, and Angola, and features a distinctive shape that extends over a vast area of the continent. Coordinates for the DRC are essential for applications related to geocoding, navigation, and mapping projects. Users may seek these coordinates for effective time-zone planning or to enhance their understanding of this region's geography through detailed mapping tools.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinshasa | -4.327580 | 15.313570 | 16,000,000 |
| Lubumbashi | -11.660890 | 27.479380 | 2,221,925 |
| Mbuji-Mayi | -6.136030 | 23.589790 | 2,101,332 |
| Kananga | -5.896240 | 22.416590 | 1,247,168 |
| Kisangani | 0.515280 | 25.190990 | 1,181,788 |
| Bukavu | -2.490770 | 28.842810 | 816,811 |
| Kolwezi | -10.714840 | 25.466740 | 790,248 |
| Likasi | -10.983030 | 26.738400 | 635,768 |
| Tshikapa | -6.416210 | 20.799950 | 634,529 |
| Kikwit | -5.040980 | 18.816190 | 509,367 |
| Masina | -4.383610 | 15.391390 | 485,167 |
| Mbandaka | 0.048650 | 18.260340 | 455,011 |
| Goma | -1.674090 | 29.228450 | 432,587 |
| Matadi | -5.838610 | 13.463060 | 425,662 |
| Uvira | -3.395340 | 29.137790 | 407,092 |
| Bunia | 1.559410 | 30.252240 | 399,282 |
| Boma | -5.850980 | 13.053640 | 297,009 |
| Mwene | -9.816970 | 22.870230 | 295,683 |
| Butembo | 0.141640 | 29.291170 | 286,242 |
| Isiro | 2.773910 | 27.616030 | 255,409 |
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in Africa. Its geographic coordinates are approximately -4.33 (latitude) and 15.31 (longitude). Latitude is measured north or south of the equator, while longitude indicates east or west of the Prime Meridian.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo primarily operates on West Africa Time (WAT), which is UTC+1. Due to its longitudinal span, the country experiences variations in local time, particularly in its eastern and western regions.
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within the Democratic Republic of the Congo, you can use the provided coordinates to search for specific locations. Additionally, mapping tools allow you to explore various urban and rural areas by entering their names or coordinates.