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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.