Latitude and Longitude of Zambia
15° 24' 24.1" S, 28° 17' 13.7" E
Located in Southern Africa, Zambia is positioned in the Southern Hemisphere, bordered by Angola to the west, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, and Zimbabwe to the south. The geographic centroid of Zambia is approximately at the coordinates -15.41 latitude and 28.29 longitude, reflecting its broad, landlocked shape. Individuals may look up coordinates in Zambia for various purposes, such as utilizing geocoding applications, enhancing navigation systems, or managing mapping projects. Additionally, knowing the coordinates can assist in time-zone planning, as Zambia operates on Central Africa Time (CAT).
Zambia Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -15.406690, 28.287130
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 15°24'24.1"S 28°17'13.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 15°24.401'S 28°17.228'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 638121E 8296279N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ktk07eq19
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5GPCH7VP+8VC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-15.406690,28.287130
Major Cities in Zambia
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | -15.406690 | 28.287130 | 2,212,301 |
| Kitwe | -12.802430 | 28.213230 | 665,961 |
| Ndola | -12.958670 | 28.636590 | 627,503 |
| Chipata | -13.633330 | 32.650000 | 327,059 |
| Solwezi | -12.168800 | 26.389380 | 301,370 |
| Kabwe | -14.446900 | 28.446440 | 288,598 |
| Chingola | -12.528970 | 27.883820 | 256,560 |
| Luanshya | -13.136670 | 28.416610 | 193,293 |
| Kasama | -10.212890 | 31.180840 | 179,636 |
| Livingstone | -17.841940 | 25.854250 | 178,361 |
| Mansa | -11.199760 | 28.894310 | 170,965 |
| Mufulira | -12.549820 | 28.240710 | 169,136 |
| Chunga | -15.317370 | 28.268680 | 115,539 |
| Chililabombwe | -12.364750 | 27.822860 | 113,876 |
| Mongu | -15.248350 | 23.127410 | 111,450 |
| Mazabuka | -15.856010 | 27.748000 | 104,412 |
| Kafue | -15.769110 | 28.181360 | 104,174 |
| Kalulushi | -12.841510 | 28.094790 | 104,046 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Zambia located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Zambia is located in Africa, specifically in the Southern region. The coordinates are expressed in degrees of latitude and longitude, with Zambia's centroid at approximately -15.41° latitude and 28.29° longitude.
What is Zambia's time zone and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Zambia operates on Central Africa Time (CAT), which is UTC+2. Its longitudinal span means that the country experiences a consistent time zone across its territory.
How can I pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Zambia using this country page?
To locate cities or sub-regions in Zambia, use the provided coordinates to search in mapping tools or GPS applications, which will help you identify specific locations and their geographic context.