Strait of Gibraltar Coordinates: Latitude & Longitude

The geographic center of the Strait of Gibraltar—the narrow passage linking the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea between Europe and Africa—is located at:

• Latitude: 35°58′ N (35.97° N)
• Longitude: 5°32′ W (5.53° W)

Context

• Width: 14.3 km (8.9 mi) at narrowest (Point Marroquí – Point Cires)
• Depth: 300–900 m (sill at ~280 m restricts deep flow)
• Jurisdiction: Spain (north), Morocco (south), UK (Gibraltar – east shore)
• Traffic: ~100,000 vessels/year; critical chokepoint for global energy & trade

Nearby Reference Points

• Rock of Gibraltar: 36°07′ N, 5°21′ W
• Ceuta (Spain): 35°53′ N, 5°19′ W
• Tangier (Morocco): 35°47′ N, 5°48′ W