Latitude and Longitude of Gambia
13° 26' 18.0" N, 16° 40' 41.0" W
Located in West Africa, Gambia is situated in the Northern Hemisphere, bordered by Senegal to the north, south, and east, while the Atlantic Ocean lies to the west. The country's geographic centroid is approximately at coordinates 13.44° N latitude and 16.68° W longitude, giving it a distinctive elongated shape along the Gambia River. Looking up coordinates in Gambia can assist with various applications such as geocoding, navigation, and mapping projects. This is particularly useful for travelers, researchers, and planners who need to account for time zones or pinpoint specific locations within the country for logistical purposes.
Gambia Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 13.438330, -16.678060
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 13°26'18.0"N 16°40'41.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 13°26.300'N 16°40.684'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 28N 318330E 1486228N
- Geohash · base32 index
- edkhkqr7v
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7C55C8QC+8QP
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:13.438330,-16.678060
Major Cities in Gambia
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serekunda | 13.438330 | -16.678060 | 340,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Gambia located, and how do I read its coordinates?
Gambia is located in Africa, specifically in West Africa. Its coordinates of 13.44° N latitude and 16.68° W longitude indicate its position, with the first number representing the latitude (north-south) and the second the longitude (east-west).
What is the time zone of Gambia and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Gambia operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), without daylight saving time adjustments. Its longitudinal position around 16.68° W places it within the GMT time zone, making it essential for scheduling and communication with other regions.
How can I find cities or sub-regions within Gambia using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Gambia, utilize the GPS coordinates from the country page. You can enter specific coordinates into mapping tools or apps to locate major cities and areas, facilitating easier navigation.