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Bunamwaya: coordinates, UTM zone and magnetic declination

Survey data sheet for Bunamwaya (Uganda) for field work: coordinates, UTM zone, scale factor, grid convergence, today's magnetic declination and geoid undulation, computed for the city center.

Latitude0°15′12.4″ N
Longitude32°33′26.0″ E
Decimal degrees0.25344, 32.55723
UTM zone36N · MC 33° E
UTM (WGS 84)E 450,731 · N 28,014
Scale factor (k)0.999630
Grid convergence−0.0020°
Magnetic declination (today)1.46° E · −1.9′/year
Geoid undulation (EGM2008)N = −13.01 m
Approximate elevation1,203 m
Time zoneAfrica/Kampala (UTC+3)
Population413,400

Values for the city center (GeoNames coordinate). Declination from the World Magnetic Model 2025 for today's date; geoid from EGM2008. For an exact point, use the tools below.

Nearest GNSS reference stations (IGS)

StationLocationDistance
ENTB ENTB00UGAEntebbe, Uganda23 km
SRTI SRTI00UGASoroti, Uganda202 km
MBAR MBAR00UGAMbarara, Uganda224 km

Tools to use here

FAQ

What UTM zone is Bunamwaya in?

Bunamwaya is in UTM zone 36N, with central meridian 33° E. In WGS 84, the city center is at E 450,731 m and N 28,014 m.

What is the magnetic declination in Bunamwaya?

Today the magnetic declination in Bunamwaya is 1.46° E, changing by −1.9′ per year (WMM2025 model). To get the true azimuth, add the declination to the magnetic azimuth (East positive, West negative).

What is the geoid undulation in Bunamwaya?

The geoid undulation (EGM2008) in Bunamwaya is N = −13.01 m. To convert a GNSS height (ellipsoidal, h) to an approximate orthometric height: H = h − N.

Cities near Bunamwaya

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