Cape Coast, Ghana — GPS Coordinates
5° 6' 19.3" N, 1° 14' 47.8" W
| Country | Ghana |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 212,426 |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
The GPS coordinates of Cape Coast, Ghana are 5.105350, -1.246600 in decimal degrees, which is 5° 6' 19.3" N, 1° 14' 47.8" W in degrees, minutes and seconds. Cape Coast lies in the northern and western hemispheres and has a population of approximately 212,426. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Cape Coast
- Sunrise
- 06:02
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 18:21
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 12h 19m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+0
- Africa/Accra
- Antipode
- -5.105350, 178.753400
- 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.
Cape Coast Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 5.105350, -1.246600
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 5°6'19.3"N 1°14'47.8"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 5°6.321'N 1°14.796'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 30N 694371E 564574N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ebzj59kkb
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6CQW4Q43+49R
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:5.105350,-1.246600
Distances from Cape Coast
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sekondi | 55 km | 34 mi | WSW (250°) |
| Sekondi-Takoradi | 60 km | 37 mi | WSW (251°) |
| Takoradi | 61 km | 38 mi | WSW (248°) |
| Twifu Praso | 66 km | 41 mi | NNW (329°) |
| Amanfrom | 105 km | 65 mi | ENE (63°) |
| Atsiaman | 121 km | 75 mi | ENE (57°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Cape Coast, Ghana?
Cape Coast is located at latitude 5.105350 and longitude -1.246600 (5° 6' 19.3" N, 1° 14' 47.8" W).
What is the population of Cape Coast?
Cape Coast has an approximate population of 212,426.
What country is Cape Coast in?
Cape Coast is located in Ghana, Africa.
What time zone is Cape Coast in?
Cape Coast uses the Africa/Accra time zone (UTC+0 all year).
Which major city is closest to Cape Coast?
The nearest major city is Sekondi, about 55 km (34 miles) to the WSW of Cape Coast.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.