Dakar, Senegal — GPS Coordinates

Latitude
14.6937°
N
Longitude
17.4441°
W

14° 41' 37.3" N, 17° 26' 38.6" W

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CountrySenegal
Population2,646,503
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar

Located on the Cape Verde Peninsula, Dakar is the capital city of Senegal, situated on the Atlantic coast. It serves as a major economic and cultural center in the region, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Sahel region to the east. The coordinates 14.6937, -17.4441 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins for meetups, or geotagging photos taken in and around Dakar. Entering these coordinates into a mapping application will pinpoint the exact location on a map.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the precise coordinates of Dakar and how can I read them?

Dakar is located at 14.6937° N latitude and 17.4441° W longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number indicates the distance north or south of the Equator, while the second number indicates the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

What time zone is Dakar in and what is its UTC offset?

Dakar operates on West Africa Time (WAT), which has a UTC offset of +0. This means that Dakar is in the same time zone as Coordinated Universal Time without any daylight saving adjustments.

How can I use the coordinates of Dakar with a maps app or navigation system?

To use the coordinates 14.6937, -17.4441 in a maps app, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems will recognize this format and provide directions to the exact location.

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