Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo — GPS Coordinates

Latitude
4.3276°
S
Longitude
15.3136°
E

4° 19' 39.3" S, 15° 18' 48.9" E

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CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Population16,000,000
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa

Located in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa lies along the Congo River, directly across from Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo. This inland city is the largest in the country and serves as a significant cultural and economic hub in Central Africa. The coordinates -4.3276, 15.3136 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations through drop-pins, or geotagging photos. These coordinates help pinpoint exact locations within Kinshasa for navigation and exploration purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the precise coordinates of Kinshasa?

Kinshasa is located at -4.3276 latitude and 15.3136 longitude. When reading these coordinates, remember that the negative sign indicates south latitude.

What time zone is Kinshasa in and what does the UTC offset imply?

Kinshasa is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, which has a UTC offset of +1. This means it is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.

How can I use the coordinates of Kinshasa in a maps application?

To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter -4.3276, 15.3136 into the search bar. This will display the exact location in Kinshasa.

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