Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo — GPS Coordinates
6° 8' 9.7" S, 23° 35' 23.2" E
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2,101,332 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located in the central region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mbuji-Mayi is an inland city situated approximately 600 kilometers from the capital, Kinshasa. It lies within the Kasai-Oriental province and is known for its diamond mining activities, contributing to the region's economic landscape.
The coordinates -6.1360, 23.5898 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing location pins, or geotagging photos. By entering these coordinates into mapping software, users can accurately navigate to Mbuji-Mayi or mark it for future reference.
Geographic Facts About Mbuji-Mayi
- Sunrise
- 06:36
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 18:28
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 11h 53m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Lubumbashi
- Antipode
- 6.136030, -156.410210
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Mbuji-Mayi Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -6.136030, 23.589790
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°8'9.7"S 23°35'23.2"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°8.162'S 23°35.387'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 34S 786635E 9321066N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kwbv0fcx1
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6G55VH7Q+HWM
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-6.136030,23.589790
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Mbuji-Mayi?
The precise coordinates of Mbuji-Mayi are -6.1360 latitude and 23.5898 longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north/south of the equator) and the second represents longitude (east/west of the Prime Meridian).
What is the time zone of Mbuji-Mayi and its UTC offset?
Mbuji-Mayi is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, which has a UTC offset of +2 hours. This means the local time is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of Mbuji-Mayi in a maps application?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter -6.1360, 23.5898 into the search bar. This will pinpoint Mbuji-Mayi on the map, allowing for easy navigation or exploration of the area.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.