Latitude and Longitude of Liberia
6° 18' 1.9" N, 10° 47' 48.8" W
Located on the west coast of Africa, Liberia is positioned in the northern hemisphere, bordered by Sierra Leone to the west, Guinea to the north, and Côte d'Ivoire to the east. The geographic centroid of Liberia is approximately at coordinates 6.30° N latitude and 10.80° W longitude, giving it a unique westward coastal shape along the Atlantic Ocean. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Liberia for various purposes, including geocoding applications, navigational needs, and mapping projects. Understanding its time zone and geographic layout is essential for travel planning and regional analysis, especially considering its position within the GMT time zone.
Liberia Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 6.300540, -10.796900
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°18'1.9"N 10°47'48.8"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°18.032'N 10°47.814'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 29N 301218E 696769N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ec07f6czm
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6CRF8623+669
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:6.300540,-10.796900
Major Cities in Liberia
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia | 6.300540 | -10.796900 | 1,542,549 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Liberia located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Liberia is located in Africa, specifically on the west coast. Its coordinates are expressed in latitude and longitude, with 6.30° N representing its position north of the equator and 10.80° W indicating its location west of the Prime Meridian.
What is Liberia's time zone and how does its longitudinal span affect timekeeping?
Liberia operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), with no daylight saving time adjustments. Its longitudinal position at approximately 10.80° W means that local time is aligned closely with GMT, making it straightforward for timekeeping.
How can I pinpoint specific cities or sub-regions within Liberia using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Liberia, use the country page's search feature to enter specific names or coordinates. This will help you identify locations such as Monrovia or other notable areas within the country.