Latitude and Longitude of Tunisia
36° 49' 8.3" N, 10° 9' 56.8" E
Located in North Africa, Tunisia lies in the Northern Hemisphere, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east, and sharing land borders with Algeria to the west and Libya to the southeast. Its geographic centroid is approximately at 36.82° N latitude and 10.17° E longitude, reflecting its position in the central part of the country, which features a diverse landscape from coastal plains to mountainous regions. Coordinates for Tunisia are essential for various applications, including geocoding, navigation, and mapping projects. Users may seek specific coordinates for time-zone planning or to better understand regional geography, as the country's unique position influences its cultural and economic interactions with neighboring regions.
Tunisia Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 36.818970, 10.165790
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 36°49'8.3"N 10°9'56.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 36°49.138'N 10°9.947'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 32N 603975E 4075424N
- Geohash · base32 index
- snx1rqdw0
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8F8GR598+H8M
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:36.818970,10.165790
Major Cities in Tunisia
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunis | 36.818970 | 10.165790 | 693,210 |
| Sfax | 34.740560 | 10.760280 | 280,566 |
| Sousse | 35.825390 | 10.636990 | 221,715 |
| Kairouan | 35.678100 | 10.096330 | 139,070 |
| Bizerte | 37.274420 | 9.873910 | 138,430 |
| Sukrah | 36.877440 | 10.246800 | 129,693 |
| Aryanah | 36.860120 | 10.193370 | 114,486 |
| Gabès | 33.881460 | 10.098200 | 110,075 |
| Sejoumi | 36.755830 | 10.118330 | 109,672 |
| El Mourouj | 36.713640 | 10.209600 | 104,538 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent is Tunisia located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Tunisia is located in Africa. Its coordinates are expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude, with the latitude of approximately 36.82° N indicating its position north of the equator, and the longitude of about 10.17° E showing its position east of the Prime Meridian.
What is the time zone of Tunisia, and how does its longitudinal span affect this?
Tunisia operates on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1. The longitudinal span of Tunisia means it experiences daylight hours that align closely with this time zone, making it suitable for various activities throughout the year.
How can I pinpoint specific cities or sub-regions within Tunisia using this country page?
To locate specific cities or sub-regions in Tunisia, you can use the latitude and longitude coordinates provided for each area. By entering these coordinates into mapping applications or GPS devices, you can navigate to various locations within the country.