Latitude and Longitude of Somalia
2° 2' 13.6" N, 45° 20' 37.5" E
Located in the Horn of Africa, Somalia is positioned in the easternmost part of the continent. It lies predominantly in the Northern Hemisphere and is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Djibouti to the northwest, Ethiopia to the west, and Kenya to the southwest. The geographic centroid of Somalia is approximately at coordinates 2.04°N latitude and 45.34°E longitude. Coordinates for Somalia can be useful for geocoding applications, navigation systems, and mapping projects. Users might need this information for time-zone planning or to locate specific regions within the country for various purposes, including travel or research.
Somalia Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 2.037110, 45.343750
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 2°2'13.6"N 45°20'37.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 2°2.227'N 45°20.625'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 38N 538227E 225167N
- Geohash · base32 index
- t025xff71
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6HJ728PV+RGR
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:2.037110,45.343750
Major Cities in Somalia
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu | 2.037110 | 45.343750 | 2,587,183 |
| Borama | 9.936110 | 43.182780 | 597,842 |
| Hargeysa | 9.560000 | 44.065000 | 477,876 |
| Berbera | 10.439590 | 45.014320 | 242,344 |
| Kismayo | -0.358170 | 42.545360 | 234,852 |
| Marka | 1.715940 | 44.771660 | 230,100 |
| El Dibir | 11.766670 | 51.216670 | 200,000 |
| Ruqi | 9.972930 | 43.427600 | 148,702 |
| Baidoa | 3.113830 | 43.649800 | 129,839 |
| Cabudwaaq | 6.245850 | 46.224700 | 120,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent is Somalia located and how can I read its coordinates?
Somalia is located in Africa, specifically in the Horn of Africa. The coordinates 2.04°N and 45.34°E indicate its latitude and longitude, respectively. Latitude measures the distance north or south of the equator, while longitude measures east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of Somalia and how does its longitude affect it?
Somalia operates on East Africa Time (EAT), which is UTC+3. Its longitudinal position means it is situated well within this time zone, ensuring uniform time across the country.
How can I find specific cities or sub-regions within Somalia using this page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Somalia, you can use the coordinates provided on this page in mapping tools or geocoding applications. By entering specific coordinates or searching for city names, you can access detailed maps and information.