Wau, South Sudan — GPS Coordinates
7° 42' 4.0" N, 27° 59' 23.0" E
| Country | South Sudan |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 127,384 |
| Timezone | Africa/Juba |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Wau, South Sudan are 7.701110, 27.989720 in decimal degrees, which is 7° 42' 4.0" N, 27° 59' 23.0" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Wau lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 127,384. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Wau
- Sunrise
- 06:02
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 18:27
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 12h 25m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Juba
- Antipode
- -7.701110, -152.010280
- 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.
Wau Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 7.701110, 27.989720
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 7°42'4.0"N 27°59'23.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 7°42.067'N 27°59.383'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35N 609150E 851382N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s97gucvqp
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6GV9PX2Q+CVX
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:7.701110,27.989720
Distances from Wau
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winejok | 153 km | 95 mi | NNW (342°) |
| Bakwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 403 km | 250 mi | S (189°) |
| Malakal | 452 km | 281 mi | ENE (63°) |
| El Daein, Sudan | 465 km | 289 mi | NNW (334°) |
| Yei | 499 km | 310 mi | SE (143°) |
| Gereida, Sudan | 506 km | 314 mi | NW (322°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Wau, South Sudan?
Wau is located at latitude 7.701110 and longitude 27.989720 (7° 42' 4.0" N, 27° 59' 23.0" E).
What is the population of Wau?
Wau has an approximate population of 127,384.
What country is Wau in?
Wau is located in South Sudan, Africa.
What time zone is Wau in?
Wau uses the Africa/Juba time zone (UTC+2 all year).
Which major city is closest to Wau?
The nearest major city is Winejok, about 153 km (95 miles) to the NNW of Wau.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.