Latitude and Longitude of Libya

Latitude
32.8874°
N
Longitude
13.1873°
E

32° 53' 14.7" N, 13° 11' 14.4" E

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Located in North Africa, Libya is positioned in the northern hemisphere, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north and sharing land borders with Tunisia, Algeria, Niger, Chad, Sudan, and Egypt. The country has a predominantly rectangular shape, characterized by vast desert landscapes and a coastline along the Mediterranean. Coordinates for Libya are useful for various applications, including geocoding apps, navigation systems, and mapping projects. Users may also need to reference these coordinates for time-zone planning or to pinpoint specific locations within the country for travel or research purposes.

Major Cities in Libya

CityLatitudeLongitudePopulation
Tripoli32.88743013.1873301,302,947
Benghazi32.11486020.068590757,490
Misratah32.37535015.092540355,657
Zliten32.46739014.568740203,790
Al Khums32.64861014.261910201,943
Az Zāwīyah32.75710012.727640200,000
Zawiya32.75222012.727780186,123
Janzūr32.81868013.017270154,389
Sabha27.03766014.428320149,329
Tobruk32.08963023.953850141,499
Ajdabiya30.75545020.226250131,773
Al Ajaylat32.75718012.376330130,546
Al Bayḑā’32.76272021.755060129,439
Al Jadīd27.05000014.400000126,386
Sirte31.20892016.588660106,705
Darnah32.76704022.636690102,581
Al Jumayl32.85286012.061200102,000
Qaşr Bin Ghashīr32.68333013.183330100,069
Tājūrā’32.88167013.350560100,000

Frequently Asked Questions

In which continent and region is Libya located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?

Libya is situated in Africa, specifically in North Africa. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 32.89° N latitude and 13.19° E longitude, which can be read as degrees north of the equator and degrees east of the Prime Meridian.

What is Libya's time zone, and how does its longitudinal span affect it?

Libya operates on Eastern European Time (EET), which is UTC+2. The country's longitudinal span means that it experiences the same time zone across its territory, simplifying time-related planning.

How can I find specific cities or sub-regions within Libya using the coordinates?

To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Libya, you can use the provided coordinates in mapping services or geocoding applications. By entering the coordinates, you can explore various locations and gain insights into the geographical layout of the country.

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