Monrovia, Liberia — GPS Coordinates
6° 18' 1.9" N, 10° 47' 48.8" W
| Country | Liberia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,542,549 |
| Timezone | Africa/Monrovia |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
Situated on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, Monrovia is the capital city of Liberia, located in the western part of the country. It lies near the Mesurado River and serves as a significant economic and cultural hub within the region.
The coordinates 6.3005, -10.7969 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing precise locations through drop-pins, or geotagging photos taken in Monrovia. These coordinates enable users to pinpoint their exact location or navigate through the city effectively.
Geographic Facts About Monrovia
- Sunrise
- 06:39
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:00
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 21m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+0
- Africa/Monrovia
- Antipode
- -6.300540, 169.203100
- 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.
Monrovia 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
Distances from Monrovia
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenema, Sierra Leone | 181 km | 112 mi | NNW (346°) |
| Bo, Sierra Leone | 212 km | 132 mi | NNW (331°) |
| Koidu, Sierra Leone | 261 km | 162 mi | N (356°) |
| Nzérékoré, Guinea | 272 km | 169 mi | NE (53°) |
| Kissidougou, Guinea | 330 km | 205 mi | NNE (13°) |
| Freetown, Sierra Leone | 363 km | 225 mi | NW (312°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Monrovia?
Monrovia is located at 6.3005° N latitude and -10.7969° W longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents the latitude (north-south position) and the second indicates the longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Monrovia in and what is its UTC offset?
Monrovia operates on Africa/Monrovia time zone, which has a UTC offset of +0 hours. This means it is aligned with Coordinated Universal Time without any additional hours added or subtracted.
How can I use the coordinates of Monrovia in a maps application?
To use the coordinates 6.3005, -10.7969 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will interpret the coordinates correctly and provide directions or a map view of the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.