Richat Structure Latitude & Longitude

Geological Formation Adrar Plateau, Mauritania

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Where is Richat Structure?

The Richat Structure, also known as the Eye of the Sahara, is a large circular geological formation on Mauritania's Adrar Plateau.

The Richat Structure is approximately 40 kilometers across and is visible prominently from space. Because it covers a large area, the coordinates shown here represent an approximate central reference point rather than a single exact location.

Richat Structure Coordinates

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Latitude 21.11716
Longitude -11.40183
Decimal Coordinates 21.11716, -11.40183
DMS Coordinates 21° 07' 01.78" N, 11° 24' 06.59" W

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Geographic Information

Country Mauritania
Region Adrar Region
Nearby City Ouadane
Hemisphere Northern Hemisphere / Western Hemisphere
Time Zone Greenwich Standard Time (UTC+0) IANA: Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 423 m
Coordinate Reference Approximate representative center of the Richat Structure
Diameter About 40 km

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Coordinate Information

These coordinates represent Approximate representative center of the Richat Structure.

Verification source: GeoNames / IUGS Geological Heritage Sites

Coordinates last verified: 01 Oct 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The coordinates of Richat Structure are 21.11716, -11.40183.
The latitude of Richat Structure is 21.11716.
The longitude of Richat Structure is -11.40183.
Richat Structure is located in Adrar Plateau, Mauritania.
These coordinates can be used in GPS devices, Google Maps, GIS software, navigation systems, geographic research and location-based applications.