Latitude and Longitude of Republic of the Congo
4° 15' 58.1" S, 15° 16' 59.4" E
Situated in Central Africa, the Republic of the Congo is located in the southern hemisphere, bordered by Gabon to the west, Cameroon to the northwest, the Central African Republic to the north, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the east and south. Its geographic centroid is approximately at the coordinates -4.27 latitude and 15.28 longitude, contributing to its unique shape and diverse landscapes. Individuals may seek out coordinates in the Republic of the Congo for various purposes, including geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Understanding its geographical context is essential for time-zone planning and regional analysis, making accurate coordinate lookup crucial for travelers and researchers alike.
Republic of the Congo Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -4.266130, 15.283180
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 4°15'58.1"S 15°16'59.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 4°15.968'S 15°16.991'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 33S 531424E 9528450N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kr4zez2gg
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6F7QP7MM+G7V
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-4.266130,15.283180
Major Cities in Republic of the Congo
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazzaville | -4.266130 | 15.283180 | 1,982,000 |
| Pointe-Noire | -4.776090 | 11.863520 | 1,032,000 |
| Dolisie | -4.198340 | 12.666640 | 121,000 |
| Nkayi | -4.183960 | 13.285900 | 103,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent is the Republic of the Congo located and how can I interpret its coordinates?
The Republic of the Congo is located in Africa. Its coordinates, approximately -4.27 latitude and 15.28 longitude, indicate its position south of the equator and east of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of the Republic of the Congo and what is its longitudinal span?
The Republic of the Congo operates in the West Africa Time zone (WAT), which is UTC+1. The country's longitudinal span contributes to its time zone alignment.
How can I find cities or sub-regions within the Republic of the Congo using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within the Republic of the Congo, you can use the provided coordinates to locate specific areas on mapping tools or geocoding applications that support detailed searches.