Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo — GPS Coordinates
4° 46' 33.9" S, 11° 51' 48.7" E
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,032,000 |
| Timezone | Africa/Brazzaville |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
Located on the Atlantic coast of the Republic of the Congo, Pointe-Noire is situated in the southwestern region of the country. It lies near the Kouilou River and serves as an important port city, contributing significantly to the local economy through trade and fishing.
The geographic coordinates of Pointe-Noire, -4.7761 latitude and 11.8635 longitude, can be used for various practical applications. These include obtaining driving directions, sharing precise locations via drop-pins, or geotagging photos taken in the area.
Geographic Facts About Pointe-Noire
- Sunrise
- 06:21
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:17
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 11h 56m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Brazzaville
- Antipode
- 4.776090, -168.136480
- 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.
Pointe-Noire Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -4.776090, 11.863520
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 4°46'33.9"S 11°51'48.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 4°46.565'S 11°51.811'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 32S 817670E 9471425N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kr0kvfwc2
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6F7H6VF7+HC6
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-4.776090,11.863520
Distances from Pointe-Noire
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinda, Angola | 95 km | 59 mi | SSE (157°) |
| Dolisie | 110 km | 68 mi | NE (54°) |
| Moanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 140 km | 87 mi | SSE (156°) |
| Soyo, Angola | 161 km | 100 mi | SSE (160°) |
| Nkayi | 171 km | 106 mi | ENE (67°) |
| Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 178 km | 111 mi | SE (132°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Pointe-Noire?
The precise coordinates of Pointe-Noire are -4.7761 latitude and 11.8635 longitude. To read these coordinates, note that latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Pointe-Noire in?
Pointe-Noire is in the Africa/Brazzaville time zone, which has a UTC offset of +1 hour.
How can I use the coordinates to navigate to Pointe-Noire?
To navigate to Pointe-Noire, input the coordinates -4.7761, 11.8635 into a maps application or GPS device. This will provide you with the best route to reach the city.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.