Mahajanga, Madagascar — GPS Coordinates
15° 43' 0.0" S, 46° 19' 0.0" E
| Country | Madagascar |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 260,556 |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
The GPS coordinates of Mahajanga, Madagascar are -15.716670, 46.316670 in decimal degrees, which is 15° 43' 0.0" S, 46° 19' 0.0" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Mahajanga lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 260,556. 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 Mahajanga
- Sunrise
- 06:15
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 17:47
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 11h 31m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Indian/Antananarivo
- Antipode
- 15.716670, -133.683330
- 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.
Mahajanga Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -15.716670, 46.316670
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 15°43'0.0"S 46°19'0.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 15°43.000'S 46°19.000'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 38S 641080E 8261965N
- Geohash · base32 index
- mj0ytfygb
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5HP878M8+8MM
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-15.716670,46.316670
Distances from Mahajanga
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antananarivo | 378 km | 235 mi | SSE (160°) |
| Toamasina | 425 km | 264 mi | SE (130°) |
| Antsirabe | 468 km | 291 mi | S (171°) |
| Antsiranana | 496 km | 308 mi | NE (41°) |
| Nacala, Mozambique | 618 km | 384 mi | W (281°) |
| Fianarantsoa | 643 km | 400 mi | S (173°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Mahajanga, Madagascar?
Mahajanga is located at latitude -15.716670 and longitude 46.316670 (15° 43' 0.0" S, 46° 19' 0.0" E).
What is the population of Mahajanga?
Mahajanga has an approximate population of 260,556.
What country is Mahajanga in?
Mahajanga is located in Madagascar, Africa.
What time zone is Mahajanga in?
Mahajanga uses the Indian/Antananarivo time zone (UTC+3 all year).
Which major city is closest to Mahajanga?
The nearest major city is Antananarivo, about 378 km (235 miles) to the SSE of Mahajanga.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.