Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — GPS Coordinates

Latitude
6.8235°
S
Longitude
39.2695°
E

6° 49' 24.6" S, 39° 16' 10.2" E

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CountryTanzania
Population5,383,728
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Located on the eastern coast of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam is the largest city in the country and serves as a major economic hub. It lies along the Indian Ocean, near the major feature of the Zanzibar Archipelago, providing a significant maritime connection. The coordinates -6.8235, 39.2695 can be utilized for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing precise locations with others via drop-pin features, or geotagging photos taken in the city, ensuring accurate representation of where images were captured.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the exact coordinates of Dar es Salaam?

The coordinates for Dar es Salaam are -6.8235 latitude and 39.2695 longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the negative latitude indicates it is in the Southern Hemisphere and the positive longitude shows it is east of the Prime Meridian.

What time zone is Dar es Salaam in?

Dar es Salaam operates in the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means it is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.

How can I use the coordinates for navigation?

To use the coordinates -6.8235, 39.2695 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar, ensuring the format is correct. This will provide you with directions to the specified location.

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