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Table S3 Top 500 flash rate density (FRD, fl km -2 yr -1 ) grid points, indicating their latitude and longitude position, name of the nearest populated place location (PPL) according to Geonames.org, the corresponding continent landmass, and distance between the center of this grid and the PPL coordinates. A minimum distance of 100 km from a previous ranked grid point was applied. Rank # FRD (fl km -2 yr -1 ) Grid Latiude ( o ) Grid Longiude ( o ) Nearst Populated Place Location (PPL) from Geonames.org Country Continent PPL Latiude ( o ) PPL Longiude ( o ) Distance (km) 1 232.52 9.75 -71.65 Lagunillas (actually over Lake Maracaibo) Venezuela South America 10.13 -71.26 60.1 2 205.31 -1.85 27.75 Kabare Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -2.50 28.79 136.2 3 176.71 -3.05 27.65 Kampene Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.60 26.67 124.9 4 172.29 7.55 -75.35 Cáceres Colombia South America 7.58 -75.35 3.4 5 143.21 -0.95 27.95 Sake Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -1.57 29.04 140.0 6 143.11 34.45 72.35 Daggar Pakistan Asia 34.51 72.48 14.0 7 138.61 8.85 -73.05 El Tarra Colombia South America 8.58 -73.09 30.9 8 129.58 5.25 9.35 Nguti Cameroon Africa 5.33 9.42 11.7 9 129.50 0.25 28.45 Butembo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.14 29.29 94.3 10 127.52 -1.55 20.95 Boende Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -0.28 20.88 141.2 11 124.26 5.75 -74.95 Norcasia Colombia South America 5.58 -74.89 20.4 12 121.41 33.35 74.55 Rājauri India Asia 33.38 74.31 22.6 13 118.81 33.75 70.75 Doāba Pakistan Asia 33.42 70.74 36.2 14 117.98 0.55 20.35 Boende Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -0.28 20.88 109.7 15 117.19 -2.45 26.95 Kindu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -2.94 25.92 126.7 16 116.78 6.95 10.45 Baissa Nigeria Africa 7.23 10.63 36.6 17 116.76 14.35 -91.15 Patulul Guatemala North America 14.42 -91.17 7.6 18 114.19 8.45 -74.55 Majagual Colombia South America 8.54 -74.62 12.6 19 112.17 0.35 26.65 Kisangani Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.52 25.19 163.3 20 111.11 4.45 8.45 Ikang Nigeria Africa 4.79 8.53 38.8 21 108.47 -3.55 22.55 Lodja Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.52 23.60 116.6 22 108.03 14.55 43.45 Al Ḩadīyah Yemen Asia 14.53 43.57 13.2 23 107.34 -18.65 44.75 Maintirano Madagascar Africa -18.06 44.03 100.2 24 106.93 -1.15 26.75 Kindu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -2.94 25.92 219.6 25 105.73 8.15 -76.85 Turbo Colombia South America 8.09 -76.73 14.8 26 105.43 5.35 8.45 Akankpa Nigeria Africa 5.13 8.19 38.1 27 105.13 -0.45 22.65 Boende Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -0.28 20.88 197.6 28 104.59 33.85 73.25 Murree Pakistan Asia 33.91 73.39 14.5

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Table S3 – Top 500 flash rate density (FRD, fl km-2 yr-1) grid points, indicating their latitude and longitude position, name of the nearest populated place

location (PPL) according to Geonames.org, the corresponding continent landmass, and distance between the center of this grid and the PPL coordinates. A

minimum distance of 100 km from a previous ranked grid point was applied.

Rank

#

FRD (fl

km-2 yr-1)

Grid

Latiude

(o)

Grid

Longiude

(o)

Nearst Populated Place

Location (PPL) from

Geonames.org

Country Continent PPL

Latiude

(o)

PPL

Longiude

(o)

Distance

(km)

1 232.52 9.75 -71.65 Lagunillas (actually over

Lake Maracaibo)

Venezuela South America 10.13 -71.26 60.1

2 205.31 -1.85 27.75 Kabare Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -2.50 28.79 136.2

3 176.71 -3.05 27.65 Kampene Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.60 26.67 124.9

4 172.29 7.55 -75.35 Cáceres Colombia South America 7.58 -75.35 3.4

5 143.21 -0.95 27.95 Sake Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -1.57 29.04 140.0

6 143.11 34.45 72.35 Daggar Pakistan Asia 34.51 72.48 14.0

7 138.61 8.85 -73.05 El Tarra Colombia South America 8.58 -73.09 30.9

8 129.58 5.25 9.35 Nguti Cameroon Africa 5.33 9.42 11.7

9 129.50 0.25 28.45 Butembo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.14 29.29 94.3

10 127.52 -1.55 20.95 Boende Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -0.28 20.88 141.2

11 124.26 5.75 -74.95 Norcasia Colombia South America 5.58 -74.89 20.4

12 121.41 33.35 74.55 Rājauri India Asia 33.38 74.31 22.6

13 118.81 33.75 70.75 Doāba Pakistan Asia 33.42 70.74 36.2

14 117.98 0.55 20.35 Boende Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -0.28 20.88 109.7

15 117.19 -2.45 26.95 Kindu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -2.94 25.92 126.7

16 116.78 6.95 10.45 Baissa Nigeria Africa 7.23 10.63 36.6

17 116.76 14.35 -91.15 Patulul Guatemala North America 14.42 -91.17 7.6

18 114.19 8.45 -74.55 Majagual Colombia South America 8.54 -74.62 12.6

19 112.17 0.35 26.65 Kisangani Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.52 25.19 163.3

20 111.11 4.45 8.45 Ikang Nigeria Africa 4.79 8.53 38.8

21 108.47 -3.55 22.55 Lodja Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.52 23.60 116.6

22 108.03 14.55 43.45 Al Ḩadīyah Yemen Asia 14.53 43.57 13.2

23 107.34 -18.65 44.75 Maintirano Madagascar Africa -18.06 44.03 100.2

24 106.93 -1.15 26.75 Kindu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -2.94 25.92 219.6

25 105.73 8.15 -76.85 Turbo Colombia South America 8.09 -76.73 14.8

26 105.43 5.35 8.45 Akankpa Nigeria Africa 5.13 8.19 38.1

27 105.13 -0.45 22.65 Boende Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -0.28 20.88 197.6

28 104.59 33.85 73.25 Murree Pakistan Asia 33.91 73.39 14.5

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29 103.23 14.85 -92.05 Catarina Guatemala North America 14.85 -92.08 2.8

30 102.71 0.95 27.35 Wamba Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 2.15 27.99 151.3

31 101.79 25.25 91.95 Cherrapunji India Asia 25.30 91.70 26.1

32 101.18 -0.55 18.45 Mbandaka Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.05 18.26 69.8

33 100.63 22.35 -83.95 San Luis Cuba North America 22.29 -83.77 20.1

34 100.24 18.55 -74.35 Chambellan Haiti North America 18.57 -74.32 4.0

35 99.71 -2.55 20.95 Ilebo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -4.33 20.59 202.1

36 99.45 1.75 22.35 Bumba Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 2.19 22.47 50.4

37 99.39 13.15 -87.25 San Jerónimo Honduras North America 13.18 -87.14 12.7

38 99.30 0.75 9.95 Ntoum Gabon Africa 0.39 9.76 45.2

39 98.22 22.35 -80.65 Rodas Cuba North America 22.34 -80.56 9.8

40 98.06 21.75 -78.85 Venezuela Cuba North America 21.74 -78.80 5.8

41 97.28 -0.65 21.05 Boende Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -0.28 20.88 45.1

42 97.02 4.75 103.05 Paka Malaysia Asia 4.64 103.44 44.7

43 96.91 7.65 12.05 Kontcha Cameroon Africa 7.97 12.23 40.6

44 96.88 -1.75 24.55 Kindu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -2.94 25.92 202.2

45 95.92 1.95 103.85 Kota Tinggi Malaysia Asia 1.74 103.90 24.2

46 95.38 11.15 -72.95 Barrancas Colombia South America 10.96 -72.79 27.8

47 95.32 22.85 -82.15 Mañalich Cuba North America 22.81 -82.15 4.3

48 95.14 -1.85 19.95 Inongo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -1.93 18.29 184.9

49 94.93 0.25 19.45 Mbandaka Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.05 18.26 134.2

50 94.64 3.75 98.05 Tenggulun Indonesia Asia 3.99 98.01 27.3

51 94.01 1.75 18.95 Impfondo Republic of the

Congo

Africa 1.62 18.06 100.0

52 93.96 3.15 101.65 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Asia 3.14 101.69 4.2

53 93.11 -0.15 24.65 Kisangani Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.52 25.19 95.3

54 93.05 -3.45 26.55 Kampene Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.60 26.67 20.9

55 93.04 -4.95 23.75 Lusambo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -4.98 23.44 34.0

56 92.94 9.75 76.75 Lālam India Asia 9.72 76.70 6.6

57 92.93 -0.15 27.45 Butembo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.14 29.29 207.3

58 92.80 32.55 75.85 Dalhousie India Asia 32.55 75.95 9.1

59 92.79 -3.95 27.65 Kampene Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.60 26.67 115.9

60 92.68 4.55 97.55 Penaron Indonesia Asia 4.64 97.68 18.0

61 92.15 -15.35 125.35 Derby Australia Oceania -17.30 123.63 284.4

62 92.03 -4.05 23.55 Lodja Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.52 23.60 59.1

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63 91.50 2.95 28.15 Isiro Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 2.77 27.62 62.4

64 91.34 -3.55 24.45 Lodja Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.52 23.60 94.3

65 90.37 2.85 29.15 Watsa Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 3.04 29.54 47.6

66 90.37 1.15 21.05 Bongandanga Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 1.51 21.07 39.8

67 90.02 18.65 42.05 Al Majāridah Saudi Arabia Asia 19.12 41.91 54.7

68 89.87 0.75 22.05 Bongandanga Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 1.51 21.07 137.4

69 89.80 2.35 26.55 Isiro Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 2.77 27.62 127.5

70 89.80 -0.65 20.05 Boende Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -0.28 20.88 101.0

71 89.01 -1.55 23.25 Lodja Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.52 23.60 222.6

72 88.60 2.55 24.05 Aketi Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 2.74 23.78 36.3

73 88.38 0.95 23.35 Basoko Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 1.24 23.62 43.7

74 87.96 -17.25 -65.05 Chimoré Bolivia South America -16.95 -65.14 34.9

75 87.91 -1.75 18.15 Inongo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -1.93 18.29 25.0

76 87.80 -3.35 28.55 Uvira Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.40 29.14 65.4

77 87.65 -5.15 20.45 Ilebo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -4.33 20.59 92.3

78 87.61 10.35 -70.95 El Corozo Venezuela South America 10.12 -71.04 27.5

79 87.49 5.55 23.75 Rafaï Central African

Republic

Africa 4.95 23.92 69.2

80 87.47 -4.85 22.45 Demba Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -5.50 22.27 74.5

81 87.16 3.15 9.75 Kribi Cameroon Africa 2.94 9.91 29.4

82 86.96 22.25 -105.25 Rosamorada Mexico North America 22.12 -105.21 14.9

83 86.75 -14.45 126.55 Kununurra Australia Oceania -15.78 128.74 278.0

84 86.69 -4.85 18.35 Bulungu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -4.54 18.60 44.1

85 86.54 -8.45 26.95 Bukama Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -9.20 25.85 146.8

86 86.36 -2.35 25.85 Kindu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -2.94 25.92 66.5

87 86.27 1.75 99.65 Sipiongot Indonesia Asia 1.84 99.66 9.6

88 86.10 1.05 17.25 Impfondo Republic of the

Congo

Africa 1.62 18.06 110.0

89 85.96 -2.35 22.15 Lodja Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.52 23.60 207.1

90 85.78 18.15 -77.65 Balaclava Jamaica North America 18.17 -77.64 2.6

91 85.69 -2.75 23.15 Lodja Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.52 23.60 99.3

92 85.60 -2.45 15.15 Djambala Republic of the

Congo

Africa -2.54 14.75 45.3

93 85.58 22.55 104.75 Thị Trấn Việt Quang Vietnam Asia 22.42 104.81 16.1

94 85.44 26.95 89.05 Samtse Bhutan Asia 26.90 89.10 7.5

95 85.34 3.95 29.25 Watsa Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 3.04 29.54 106.3

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96 84.81 8.25 20.95 Ndélé Central African

Republic

Africa 8.41 20.65 37.8

97 84.32 16.85 43.15 Al Mashāf Yemen Asia 16.86 43.20 5.2

98 83.99 0.65 14.25 Sémbé Republic of the

Congo

Africa 1.65 14.58 116.9

99 83.88 -2.55 13.95 Djambala Republic of the

Congo

Africa -2.54 14.75 89.2

100 83.45 3.35 27.25 Isiro Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 2.77 27.62 75.9

101 83.36 -4.35 14.65 Kinkala Republic of the

Congo

Africa -4.36 14.76 12.8

102 83.23 -1.75 11.95 Mbigou Gabon Africa -1.90 11.91 17.4

103 83.00 24.35 92.35 Dharmanagar India Asia 24.37 92.17 18.7

104 82.98 -6.35 106.75 Pamulang Indonesia Asia -6.34 106.74 1.5

105 82.95 25.25 89.85 Sherpur Bangladesh Asia 25.02 90.02 30.7

106 82.52 -5.75 17.15 Kasongo-Lunda Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -6.48 16.82 88.9

107 82.37 3.05 103.25 Pekan Malaysia Asia 3.48 103.40 51.0

108 82.15 -6.85 22.75 Mwene-Ditu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -7.01 23.45 79.6

109 81.94 3.35 22.05 Ouango Central African

Republic

Africa 4.31 22.56 120.9

110 81.62 -5.05 27.45 Kongolo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -5.39 27.00 62.2

111 81.46 -1.35 16.85 Lukolela Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -1.06 17.18 49.0

112 81.20 2.65 100.85 Serusa Indonesia Asia 2.22 100.82 48.0

113 81.08 19.15 -72.25 Mayisad Haiti North America 19.17 -72.13 12.4

114 80.93 6.75 23.65 Bria Central African

Republic

Africa 6.54 21.99 185.2

115 80.71 0.85 24.65 Yangambi Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.77 24.44 25.1

116 80.61 0.55 18.55 Mbandaka Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.05 18.26 64.4

117 80.46 -3.85 21.65 Mweka Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -4.85 21.56 111.9

118 80.35 7.95 13.85 Tcholliré Cameroon Africa 8.40 14.17 61.4

119 79.77 18.35 -67.05 San Sebastián Puerto Rico North America 18.34 -66.99 6.5

120 79.41 20.55 -105.35 Puerto Vallarta Mexico North America 20.62 -105.23 14.5

121 79.09 1.15 26.15 Kisangani Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.52 25.19 127.9

122 78.97 26.35 -81.65 Orangetree United States North America 26.29 -81.59 8.8

123 78.93 19.45 -90.55 Santo Domingo Kesté Mexico North America 19.50 -90.51 6.9

124 78.90 6.25 9.65 Mbengwi Cameroon Africa 6.02 10.00 46.6

125 78.66 -3.15 19.55 Mangai Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -4.02 19.53 97.1

126 78.61 1.65 28.15 Wamba Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 2.15 27.99 58.0

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127 78.50 3.35 24.95 Buta Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 2.79 24.73 67.3

128 78.29 15.35 -92.85 Mapastepec Mexico North America 15.43 -92.90 10.7

129 78.05 15.95 -88.95 Punta Gorda Belize North America 16.10 -88.81 22.3

130 78.04 8.05 -10.55 Tombodu Sierra Leone Africa 8.14 -10.62 12.2

131 78.02 4.45 20.85 Gbadolite Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 4.28 21.00 25.5

132 77.59 -17.35 44.65 Mahabe Madagascar Africa -17.08 45.33 78.4

133 77.33 26.25 90.25 Bilāsipāra India Asia 26.23 90.23 2.5

134 77.16 -0.45 15.85 Owando Republic of the

Congo

Africa -0.48 15.90 6.6

135 77.14 17.75 -93.65 Chontalpa Mexico North America 17.67 -93.48 20.2

136 77.02 10.45 -75.35 Santa Rosa Colombia South America 10.44 -75.37 2.2

137 76.88 6.85 -74.25 Puerto Parra Colombia South America 6.65 -74.06 30.7

138 75.94 3.95 101.05 Teluk Intan Malaysia Asia 4.03 101.02 9.0

139 75.53 -7.45 28.65 Kaputa Zambia Africa -8.47 29.66 158.9

140 75.46 5.35 -76.75 El Cantón de San Pablo Colombia South America 5.34 -76.73 2.4

141 75.45 13.35 37.95 Debark’ Ethiopia Africa 13.16 37.90 22.3

142 75.38 3.95 25.85 Zemio Central African

Republic

Africa 5.03 25.14 144.0

143 75.35 -6.35 21.65 Tshikapa Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -6.42 20.80 94.2

144 74.72 5.25 100.65 Kulim Malaysia Asia 5.36 100.56 16.1

145 74.71 -1.35 15.45 Gamboma Republic of the

Congo

Africa -1.88 15.86 74.5

146 74.52 4.25 10.05 Diang Cameroon Africa 4.25 10.02 3.7

147 74.40 20.45 -77.25 Manzanillo Cuba North America 20.34 -77.12 18.3

148 73.88 -1.15 13.85 Okondja Gabon Africa -0.65 13.68 58.4

149 73.87 5.35 24.85 Zemio Central African

Republic

Africa 5.03 25.14 47.5

150 73.86 -3.55 20.75 Ilebo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -4.33 20.59 88.7

151 73.55 1.55 29.05 Beni Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.49 29.47 126.8

152 73.51 9.75 -72.95 Becerril Colombia South America 9.70 -73.28 36.4

153 73.44 2.65 19.35 Gemena Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 3.26 19.77 82.1

154 73.37 11.75 106.85 Bù Đốp Vietnam Asia 11.95 106.80 23.4

155 72.80 -3.55 13.65 Sibiti Republic of the

Congo

Africa -3.68 13.35 36.4

156 72.73 -3.85 17.85 Bandundu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.32 17.38 78.9

157 72.24 -1.35 19.05 Inongo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -1.93 18.29 106.3

158 72.20 26.45 -107.95 Agua Caliente Grande (De Mexico North America 26.54 -108.35 40.8

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Gastélum)

159 72.13 1.65 15.55 Ouésso Republic of the

Congo

Africa 1.61 16.05 55.9

160 72.10 4.15 23.35 Bondo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 3.81 23.69 52.8

161 72.08 8.05 -73.55 San Martín Colombia South America 8.00 -73.51 6.9

162 71.98 6.15 12.95 Tibati Cameroon Africa 6.47 12.63 49.9

163 71.98 -5.75 24.45 Kabinda Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -6.14 24.48 43.3

164 71.94 7.85 -11.55 Koribundu Sierra Leone Africa 7.71 -11.69 22.2

165 71.81 9.15 -11.85 Bumbuna Sierra Leone Africa 9.05 -11.73 17.0

166 71.68 20.35 -75.85 San Luis Cuba North America 20.19 -75.85 18.1

167 71.28 19.45 -104.35 La Resolana Mexico North America 19.60 -104.43 19.3

168 70.92 -5.05 29.25 Kigoma Tanzania Africa -4.88 29.63 46.0

169 70.87 2.15 25.45 Buta Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 2.79 24.73 106.8

170 70.72 11.15 37.05 Addiet Canna Ethiopia Africa 11.27 37.48 49.0

171 70.65 9.15 -79.65 Chilibre Panama North America 9.15 -79.62 3.7

172 70.45 -1.65 28.65 Sake Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -1.57 29.04 44.5

173 70.44 -23.85 -57.95 Concepción Paraguay South America -23.40 -57.43 72.7

174 70.35 -0.65 23.75 Yangambi Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.77 24.44 175.3

175 70.19 8.75 21.85 Ouadda Central African

Republic

Africa 8.08 22.40 96.2

176 70.17 1.15 10.85 Aconibe Equatorial Guinea Africa 1.30 10.94 19.0

177 69.89 -4.55 16.75 Masina Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -4.38 15.39 151.7

178 69.77 -25.55 -59.25 Palo Santo Argentina South America -25.56 -59.34 8.9

179 69.75 -5.05 15.65 Kasangulu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -4.59 15.17 73.6

180 69.58 11.45 -13.35 Gaoual Guinea Africa 11.75 -13.20 37.1

181 69.55 5.25 115.55 Beaufort Malaysia Asia 5.35 115.75 24.2

182 69.51 17.15 -98.25 El Jicaral Mexico North America 17.13 -98.20 6.2

183 69.38 6.25 26.85 Tambura South Sudan Africa 5.60 27.47 99.4

184 69.29 6.85 4.85 Ore Nigeria Africa 6.75 4.88 12.0

185 68.97 -6.75 24.75 Kabinda Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -6.14 24.48 74.2

186 68.87 5.25 20.25 Kouango Central African

Republic

Africa 4.99 19.96 42.8

187 68.86 -5.55 19.25 Kikwit Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -5.04 18.82 74.2

188 68.80 32.45 69.85 Wana Pakistan Asia 32.30 69.57 31.0

189 68.35 -6.95 18.15 Kasongo-Lunda Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -6.48 16.82 156.2

190 68.21 3.65 18.95 Libenge Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 3.65 18.64 34.9

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191 68.21 -2.35 -60.85 Manacapuru Brazil South America -3.30 -60.62 108.6

192 68.12 2.65 21.45 Lisala Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 2.15 21.52 55.9

193 67.97 3.75 14.35 Ndelele Cameroon Africa 4.04 14.93 71.5

194 67.91 27.55 87.35 Khāndbāri Nepal Asia 27.37 87.20 24.2

195 67.88 -5.85 18.05 Kikwit Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -5.04 18.82 123.6

196 67.69 15.45 43.65 Ar Rujum Yemen Asia 15.46 43.63 2.1

197 67.66 -8.05 14.95 Camabatela Angola Africa -8.19 15.37 49.2

198 67.60 15.65 107.65 Thạnh Mỹ Vietnam Asia 15.75 107.84 22.8

199 67.30 -1.45 25.85 Kindu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -2.94 25.92 166.3

200 67.28 -5.15 26.25 Lubao Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -5.39 25.75 61.5

201 67.27 3.75 100.05 Lumut Malaysia Asia 4.23 100.63 83.7

202 67.27 0.35 12.45 Makokou Gabon Africa 0.57 12.86 52.3

203 67.13 -4.75 24.65 Lusambo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -4.98 23.44 136.0

204 67.13 1.85 12.25 Oyem Gabon Africa 1.60 11.58 79.6

205 67.11 21.25 -77.95 Jimaguayú Cuba North America 21.24 -77.83 12.7

206 67.08 -4.55 -62.05 Codajás Brazil South America -3.84 -62.06 79.3

207 66.99 1.55 19.85 Bongandanga Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 1.51 21.07 136.0

208 66.90 2.75 23.05 Aketi Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 2.74 23.78 81.5

209 66.88 4.05 28.05 Yambio South Sudan Africa 4.57 28.40 69.6

210 66.85 23.45 91.65 Amarpur India Asia 23.53 91.66 8.5

211 66.72 -1.35 10.05 Fougamou Gabon Africa -1.22 10.58 61.2

212 66.69 -5.75 23.15 Mbuji-Mayi Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -6.14 23.59 64.9

213 66.49 -1.15 22.05 Boende Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -0.28 20.88 162.0

214 66.44 7.25 -76.65 Mutatá Colombia South America 7.24 -76.44 23.7

215 66.36 0.05 16.75 Owando Republic of the

Congo

Africa -0.48 15.90 111.5

216 66.26 21.75 -83.05 Nueva Gerona Cuba North America 21.88 -82.80 29.8

217 66.25 6.25 -76.75 Bellavista Colombia South America 6.52 -76.97 38.9

218 66.24 11.55 -14.35 Boké Guinea Africa 10.94 -14.30 68.0

219 66.24 7.05 20.95 Ippy Central African

Republic

Africa 6.27 21.22 92.1

220 66.21 -7.15 109.45 Randudongkal Indonesia Asia -7.10 109.32 15.0

221 66.03 25.45 90.85 Nongstoin India Asia 25.52 91.26 42.3

222 65.47 4.95 5.85 Ekeremor Nigeria Africa 5.06 5.78 14.1

223 65.45 22.65 87.75 Ghātāl India Asia 22.66 87.73 2.1

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224 65.35 3.85 17.25 Boda Central African

Republic

Africa 4.32 17.47 57.5

225 65.31 -8.45 22.15 Lucapa Angola Africa -8.42 20.74 154.6

226 65.20 25.45 -107.55 Badiraguato Mexico North America 25.37 -107.55 9.4

227 65.19 5.05 18.25 Boali Central African

Republic

Africa 4.80 18.13 30.9

228 65.11 -16.65 124.75 Derby Australia Oceania -17.30 123.63 139.6

229 65.11 4.25 7.55 Bonny Nigeria Africa 4.45 7.17 47.9

230 64.94 2.75 99.15 Pematangsiantar Indonesia Asia 2.96 99.07 25.0

231 64.88 -1.35 101.35 Lubukgadang Indonesia Asia -1.53 101.27 21.3

232 64.86 28.15 83.85 Pokhara Nepal Asia 28.27 83.97 17.4

233 64.82 18.85 -70.95 Bohechío Dominican Republic North America 18.78 -70.99 9.3

234 64.71 5.85 101.95 Waeng Thailand Asia 5.93 101.88 11.3

235 64.67 12.45 -9.85 Kokofata Mali Africa 12.88 -9.95 49.4

236 64.66 8.55 26.35 Raga South Sudan Africa 8.46 25.68 74.6

237 64.56 -2.65 24.45 Lodja Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.52 23.60 135.2

238 64.39 -6.85 27.85 Kabalo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -6.05 26.92 136.2

239 64.33 13.05 39.25 Maych’ew Ethiopia Africa 12.79 39.54 43.1

240 64.31 8.55 -9.75 Voinjama Liberia Africa 8.42 -9.75 14.2

241 64.29 7.05 80.25 Hanwella Ihala Sri Lanka Asia 6.90 80.09 24.6

242 64.24 -2.85 104.55 Talangbetutu Indonesia Asia -2.88 104.69 16.4

243 64.20 11.85 36.05 Bahir Dar Ethiopia Africa 11.59 37.39 148.7

244 64.19 4.85 29.85 Marīdi South Sudan Africa 4.92 29.47 42.3

245 64.14 -3.05 101.95 Muaraaman Indonesia Asia -3.12 102.20 29.0

246 64.13 4.55 14.85 Batouri Cameroon Africa 4.43 14.37 55.1

247 64.13 -5.05 21.35 Mweka Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -4.85 21.56 32.0

248 64.05 35.05 71.15 Karbori Afghanistan Asia 34.97 71.27 14.7

249 63.95 -6.95 20.85 Tshikapa Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -6.42 20.80 59.6

250 63.89 1.85 23.25 Basoko Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 1.24 23.62 79.2

251 63.85 -0.25 14.25 Okondja Gabon Africa -0.65 13.68 78.2

252 63.77 2.45 16.05 Ouésso Republic of the

Congo

Africa 1.61 16.05 93.0

253 63.67 11.65 37.95 Debre Tabor Ethiopia Africa 11.85 38.02 23.4

254 63.66 -0.45 25.65 Kisangani Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.52 25.19 118.9

255 63.46 -24.85 -54.95 Colonia Minga Porá Paraguay South America -24.87 -54.90 5.4

256 63.32 -27.65 -55.75 San José Argentina South America -27.77 -55.78 13.7

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257 63.31 -7.25 21.85 Tshikapa Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -6.42 20.80 148.4

258 63.29 17.55 102.35 Suwannakhuha Thailand Asia 17.56 102.28 7.6

259 63.16 6.45 28.55 Tonj South Sudan Africa 7.27 28.68 92.7

260 63.04 4.65 27.25 Tambura South Sudan Africa 5.60 27.47 108.3

261 63.03 14.75 108.55 Ba Tơ Vietnam Asia 14.76 108.73 19.7

262 62.93 -2.55 102.75 Surulangun Rawas Indonesia Asia -2.62 102.76 8.2

263 62.85 -1.65 12.95 Moanda Gabon Africa -1.56 13.22 31.5

264 62.80 -2.65 17.95 Nioki Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -2.72 17.69 29.9

265 62.75 -25.85 -55.05 Santa Rita Paraguay South America -25.78 -55.07 7.6

266 62.66 3.55 15.25 Yokadouma Cameroon Africa 3.52 15.05 22.5

267 62.64 9.85 20.05 Kyabé Chad Africa 9.45 18.94 129.0

268 62.60 8.65 -78.25 Santa Fé Panama North America 8.65 -78.15 10.5

269 62.53 18.65 -69.75 Guerra Dominican Republic North America 18.56 -69.70 11.4

270 62.49 -7.55 23.55 Mwene-Ditu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -7.01 23.45 61.1

271 62.27 9.35 -74.95 San Pedro Colombia South America 9.40 -75.06 13.6

272 62.11 24.25 90.95 Bājitpur Bangladesh Asia 24.22 90.95 3.8

273 61.99 -2.85 -59.85 Rio Preto da Eva Brazil South America -2.70 -59.70 23.6

274 61.92 32.55 72.15 Jauharābād Pakistan Asia 32.29 72.28 31.4

275 61.92 9.45 24.05 Birao Central African

Republic

Africa 10.28 22.79 166.5

276 61.81 8.55 32.15 Malakal South Sudan Africa 9.53 31.66 121.8

277 61.79 5.55 7.55 Umuahia Nigeria Africa 5.53 7.49 7.2

278 61.55 5.25 15.85 Carnot Central African

Republic

Africa 4.94 15.88 34.3

279 61.45 16.05 119.95 Mabini Philippines Asia 16.07 119.94 2.5

280 61.45 -1.05 32.55 Bukoba Tanzania Africa -1.33 31.81 87.8

281 61.43 5.45 22.05 Gambo Central African

Republic

Africa 4.65 22.26 92.2

282 61.32 9.35 -73.95 Astrea Colombia South America 9.50 -73.98 16.7

283 61.27 4.45 24.25 Rafaï Central African

Republic

Africa 4.95 23.92 66.8

284 61.20 18.05 -96.55 San Felipe Jalapa de Díaz Mexico North America 18.07 -96.54 2.9

285 61.10 15.45 -89.75 Panzós Guatemala North America 15.40 -89.67 10.5

286 61.02 13.85 -87.85 Nueva Esparta El Salvador North America 13.78 -87.84 7.5

287 60.88 7.95 -78.95 Garachiné Panama North America 8.07 -78.36 65.8

288 60.85 30.25 67.75 Ziārat Pakistan Asia 30.38 67.73 14.9

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289 60.84 1.05 16.35 Ouésso Republic of the

Congo

Africa 1.61 16.05 70.9

290 60.82 12.75 37.15 Gondar Ethiopia Africa 12.60 37.47 38.2

291 60.47 8.65 17.85 Moïssala Chad Africa 8.34 17.77 35.6

292 60.44 4.25 19.65 Bosobolo Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 4.19 19.88 26.7

293 60.40 8.65 -75.75 San Carlos Colombia South America 8.74 -75.71 11.2

294 60.38 -7.25 25.75 Kamina Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -8.74 24.99 185.4

295 60.37 13.65 44.05 Ta‘izz Yemen Asia 13.58 44.02 8.4

296 60.29 10.25 21.15 Am Timan Chad Africa 11.03 20.28 128.5

297 60.28 3.35 18.05 Mbaïki Central African

Republic

Africa 3.87 17.99 58.0

298 60.21 -26.65 -58.55 Villa Escolar Argentina South America -26.62 -58.67 12.5

299 60.17 9.15 23.05 Birao Central African

Republic

Africa 10.28 22.79 129.4

300 60.10 2.95 13.45 Abong Mbang Cameroon Africa 3.98 13.18 118.7

301 60.03 4.75 101.95 Gua Musang Malaysia Asia 4.88 101.96 14.8

302 59.95 -28.25 -57.65 Concepción Argentina South America -28.39 -57.89 28.1

303 59.94 -3.15 16.15 Mushie Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.02 16.92 87.0

304 59.93 6.05 -73.25 Suaita Colombia South America 6.10 -73.44 21.8

305 59.85 7.55 28.95 Tonj South Sudan Africa 7.27 28.68 42.6

306 59.83 -8.85 -52.05 São Félix do Xingu Brazil South America -6.64 -52.00 245.3

307 59.73 1.05 29.95 Bundibugyo Uganda Africa 0.71 30.06 39.8

308 59.69 -15.65 128.45 Kununurra Australia Oceania -15.78 128.74 34.6

309 59.54 -2.55 16.95 Mushie Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -3.02 16.92 52.0

310 59.46 0.45 100.35 Rokan Indonesia Asia 0.57 100.41 14.8

311 59.41 23.85 -106.35 San Ignacio Mexico North America 23.94 -106.42 12.7

312 59.38 -20.65 45.45 Beroroha Madagascar Africa -21.67 45.17 116.8

313 59.37 -2.65 12.55 Mossendjo Republic of the

Congo

Africa -2.95 12.70 37.5

314 59.21 -7.35 14.05 Uíge Angola Africa -7.61 15.06 115.1

315 59.21 18.65 102.45 Muang Phôn-Hông Laos Asia 18.50 102.41 17.6

316 59.19 -4.75 142.95 Ambunti Papua New Guinea Oceania -4.22 142.82 61.0

317 59.17 1.95 17.65 Impfondo Republic of the

Congo

Africa 1.62 18.06 58.6

318 59.13 13.95 38.65 Āksum Ethiopia Africa 14.12 38.72 21.0

319 59.07 32.05 76.75 Jogindarnagar India Asia 31.99 76.79 7.9

320 59.05 4.85 -67.25 Puerto Ayacucho Venezuela South America 5.66 -67.62 99.5

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321 59.02 13.85 35.95 Doka Sudan Africa 13.52 35.77 42.0

322 59.00 -22.65 43.85 Behompy Madagascar Africa -23.25 43.85 66.7

323 58.97 7.25 18.85 Kaga Bandoro Central African

Republic

Africa 6.99 19.19 47.2

324 58.90 28.85 -81.65 Eustis United States North America 28.85 -81.69 3.5

325 58.87 9.85 7.65 Kachia Nigeria Africa 9.87 7.95 32.9

326 58.71 -27.05 -59.65 Colonia Elisa Argentina South America -26.93 -59.52 18.6

327 58.57 -15.25 129.45 Kununurra Australia Oceania -15.78 128.74 95.8

328 58.50 21.05 86.45 Bhadrakh India Asia 21.05 86.52 6.8

329 58.50 9.95 -84.55 Desamparados Costa Rica North America 9.95 -84.51 4.8

330 58.41 18.35 103.55 Bueng Kan Thailand Asia 18.36 103.65 10.9

331 58.39 -9.35 -55.35 Alta Floresta Brazil South America -9.88 -56.09 99.6

332 58.29 -12.95 -70.95 Pillcopata Peru South America -13.07 -71.17 26.8

333 58.28 5.85 14.75 Garoua Boulaï Cameroon Africa 5.88 14.55 22.4

334 58.27 6.75 14.85 Djohong Cameroon Africa 6.83 14.70 19.0

335 58.08 0.45 15.55 Makoua Republic of the

Congo

Africa 0.01 15.63 50.1

336 58.07 -9.45 26.25 Bukama Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -9.20 25.85 52.0

337 58.00 11.15 7.75 Zaria Nigeria Africa 11.11 7.72 5.2

338 57.97 -3.45 15.15 Brazzaville Republic of the

Congo

Africa -4.27 15.28 91.9

339 57.91 25.85 -80.75 Kendall West United States North America 25.71 -80.44 35.0

340 57.89 10.15 -11.75 Bindi Sierra Leone Africa 9.91 -11.45 42.3

341 57.89 5.35 26.65 Obo Central African

Republic

Africa 5.40 26.49 18.2

342 57.89 31.45 70.15 Kulāchi Pakistan Asia 31.93 70.46 60.7

343 57.75 10.55 -74.35 El Retén Colombia South America 10.61 -74.27 11.2

344 57.72 -3.95 -61.35 Anori Brazil South America -3.77 -61.64 38.1

345 57.51 -3.65 25.35 Kindu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -2.94 25.92 101.0

346 57.49 -6.75 15.45 Uíge Angola Africa -7.61 15.06 104.7

347 57.48 -21.85 -43.25 Matias Barbosa Brazil South America -21.87 -43.32 7.5

348 57.36 7.55 -9.15 Yomou Guinea Africa 7.56 -9.27 12.8

349 57.30 30.45 -84.25 Tallahassee United States North America 30.44 -84.28 3.2

350 57.29 8.15 14.75 Tcholliré Cameroon Africa 8.40 14.17 69.7

351 57.24 6.65 13.95 Meïganga Cameroon Africa 6.52 14.30 41.4

352 57.23 5.45 -7.55 Fish Town Liberia Africa 5.20 -7.88 45.8

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353 57.18 -2.25 101.15 Sungai Penuh Indonesia Asia -2.06 101.39 34.4

354 57.13 3.25 8.25 Luba Equatorial Guinea Africa 3.46 8.55 40.9

355 57.13 -13.15 131.05 McMinns Lagoon Australia Oceania -12.55 131.11 66.6

356 56.98 -7.95 24.55 Kamina Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -8.74 24.99 100.2

357 56.87 -19.45 45.25 Miandrivazo Madagascar Africa -19.53 45.46 23.3

358 56.85 24.95 88.25 Ingrāj Bāzār India Asia 25.00 88.15 12.1

359 56.85 -6.95 -58.15 Jacareacanga Brazil South America -6.22 -57.75 92.1

360 56.82 1.75 10.05 Machinda Equatorial Guinea Africa 1.88 9.95 18.4

361 56.74 -13.05 14.75 Chinjenje Angola Africa -12.93 14.99 29.3

362 56.70 5.35 -1.85 Aboso Ghana Africa 5.36 -1.95 10.9

363 56.60 3.65 114.45 Miri Malaysia Asia 4.41 114.01 98.1

364 56.59 -2.75 11.65 Ndendé Gabon Africa -2.40 11.36 50.6

365 56.55 30.05 -92.25 Kaplan United States North America 30.00 -92.28 6.7

366 56.52 -1.45 11.05 Mouila Gabon Africa -1.87 11.06 46.5

367 56.48 -9.65 -49.15 Palmas Brazil South America -10.17 -48.33 106.9

368 56.46 11.75 23.05 Zalingei Sudan Africa 12.91 23.47 136.9

369 56.42 -22.45 -44.45 Resende Brazil South America -22.47 -44.45 2.1

370 56.41 1.15 104.45 Tanjungpinang Indonesia Asia 0.92 104.45 25.9

371 56.28 2.75 97.95 Jambi Baru Indonesia Asia 2.78 97.89 7.5

372 56.07 -27.35 -56.75 Ayolas Paraguay South America -27.40 -56.90 15.8

373 55.99 8.95 -10.65 Seidu Sierra Leone Africa 9.02 -10.60 9.2

374 55.85 23.95 87.85 Sainthia India Asia 23.95 87.68 17.2

375 55.83 8.35 -13.45 Freetown Sierra Leone Africa 8.43 -13.29 19.8

376 55.82 36.95 -95.05 Chetopa United States North America 37.04 -95.09 10.3

377 55.80 8.25 19.85 Ndélé Central African

Republic

Africa 8.41 20.65 89.5

378 55.79 6.25 -2.05 Bibiani Ghana Africa 6.46 -2.32 38.1

379 55.78 2.05 102.15 Malacca Malaysia Asia 2.20 102.24 19.1

380 55.61 -8.95 -75.65 Aucayacu Peru South America -8.93 -76.11 50.9

381 55.57 -13.95 129.95 Darwin Australia Oceania -12.46 130.84 191.6

382 55.50 12.35 98.75 Myeik Myanmar Asia 12.44 98.60 19.1

383 55.49 3.05 20.25 Gemena Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 3.26 19.77 57.8

384 55.43 -4.15 18.95 Bulungu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -4.54 18.60 58.3

385 55.42 10.35 4.35 New Shagunnu Nigeria Africa 10.34 4.47 13.0

386 55.38 -0.05 -77.25 Gonzalo Pizarro Ecuador South America 0.02 -77.38 16.2

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387 55.30 -0.85 -50.05 Tucumã Brazil South America -0.18 -50.05 74.1

388 55.23 -22.55 -58.15 Porto Murtinho Brazil South America -21.70 -57.88 98.6

389 55.23 10.05 -13.75 Boffa Guinea Africa 10.17 -14.03 33.6

390 55.22 10.45 -72.35 La Villa del Rosario Venezuela South America 10.33 -72.31 14.4

391 55.17 5.85 117.95 Taman Rajawali Malaysia Asia 5.89 118.05 11.7

392 55.08 -5.85 15.15 Mbanza-Ngungu Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -5.26 14.86 73.3

393 54.98 11.95 103.25 Khlong Yai Thailand Asia 11.78 102.89 44.1

394 54.87 2.65 31.75 Amuru Uganda Africa 2.81 31.94 27.8

395 54.69 9.85 27.55 Aweil South Sudan Africa 8.77 27.40 121.4

396 54.65 -22.55 -56.95 Bella Vista Paraguay South America -22.13 -56.52 64.3

397 54.64 4.35 -74.85 Nariño Colombia South America 4.40 -74.83 5.9

398 54.60 29.65 69.75 Bārkhān Pakistan Asia 29.90 69.53 35.0

399 54.59 24.95 93.25 Mahur India Asia 25.18 93.11 29.3

400 54.52 22.85 -106.05 Agua Verde Mexico North America 22.89 -105.97 9.1

401 54.49 -2.75 -63.95 Alvarães Brazil South America -3.22 -64.80 108.3

402 54.47 3.35 16.15 Nola Central African

Republic

Africa 3.52 16.05 22.6

403 54.44 4.35 22.35 Ouango Central African

Republic

Africa 4.31 22.56 23.1

404 54.44 18.25 -92.55 Chichicastle 1ra. Sección Mexico North America 18.30 -92.43 13.9

405 54.36 10.65 6.75 Mando Nigeria Africa 10.72 6.57 21.4

406 54.35 5.35 -8.55 Greenville Liberia Africa 5.01 -9.04 66.0

407 54.27 14.65 120.95 Niugan Philippines Asia 14.66 120.96 1.7

408 54.22 19.75 85.35 Bānapur India Asia 19.78 85.17 19.1

409 54.19 28.25 -108.75 Rosario Mexico North America 27.84 -109.37 75.8

410 54.17 24.15 89.55 Shāhzādpur Bangladesh Asia 24.18 89.60 5.8

411 54.12 30.55 -88.95 Latimer United States North America 30.53 -88.87 8.2

412 54.10 10.75 1.65 Guilmaro Benin Africa 10.57 1.72 22.0

413 54.06 26.65 87.15 Ithari Nepal Asia 26.67 87.28 13.4

414 54.02 -7.55 19.55 Lucapa Angola Africa -8.42 20.74 163.2

415 54.01 -25.15 -56.65 Caraguatay Paraguay South America -25.23 -56.82 19.2

416 53.92 8.45 16.85 Doba Chad Africa 8.65 16.85 22.2

417 53.81 22.05 86.75 Chākuliā India Asia 22.48 86.72 48.3

418 53.77 7.95 8.05 Ugbokpo Nigeria Africa 7.66 7.88 37.3

419 53.71 -22.25 47.35 Manato Madagascar Africa -22.40 47.48 21.6

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420 53.67 10.35 77.55 Ayakudi India Asia 10.45 77.55 11.1

421 53.63 -6.65 107.95 Sumedang Utara Indonesia Asia -6.85 107.92 22.5

422 53.49 2.65 -76.65 Cajibío Colombia South America 2.62 -76.57 9.3

423 53.47 -14.85 -58.45 Pontes e Lacerda Brazil South America -15.23 -59.34 103.9

424 53.43 -16.15 47.75 Tsaratanana Madagascar Africa -16.80 47.65 72.7

425 53.40 9.45 1.15 Kara Togo Africa 9.55 1.19 11.9

426 53.30 9.85 -4.65 Ferkessédougou Ivory Coast Africa 9.59 -5.19 66.2

427 53.12 6.45 11.65 Somié Cameroon Africa 6.46 11.43 24.0

428 53.07 4.85 6.85 Emuoha Nigeria Africa 4.88 6.86 3.9

429 53.07 -6.55 13.55 Mbanza Congo Angola Africa -6.27 14.24 82.5

430 53.02 10.05 24.75 Raga South Sudan Africa 8.46 25.68 204.1

431 52.97 16.95 103.25 Tha Khantho Thailand Asia 16.94 103.25 1.2

432 52.94 7.85 23.55 Ouadda Central African

Republic

Africa 8.08 22.40 129.1

433 52.92 -11.75 14.65 Uacu Cungo Angola Africa -11.36 15.12 67.1

434 52.82 0.15 17.65 Mbandaka Dem. Rep. Congo Africa 0.05 18.26 68.8

435 52.82 -6.55 14.55 Mbanza Congo Angola Africa -6.27 14.24 46.5

436 52.78 2.35 14.45 Sémbé Republic of the

Congo

Africa 1.65 14.58 79.4

437 52.73 6.25 25.55 Obo Central African

Republic

Africa 5.40 26.49 141.0

438 52.73 11.75 -6.15 Sikasso Mali Africa 11.32 -5.67 71.3

439 52.68 -7.15 -50.95 São Félix do Xingu Brazil South America -6.64 -52.00 128.3

440 52.63 10.45 -85.55 Belén Costa Rica North America 10.41 -85.59 6.3

441 52.60 12.05 -11.45 Diré Mali Africa 12.28 -10.97 58.6

442 52.56 -8.15 -47.95 Santa Luzia Brazil South America -7.64 -47.22 98.5

443 52.53 -6.05 -58.05 Jacareacanga Brazil South America -6.22 -57.75 38.0

444 52.50 -28.35 -56.55 Santo Tomé Argentina South America -28.55 -56.04 54.5

445 52.46 -8.85 -61.85 Aripuanã Brazil South America -9.17 -60.63 138.2

446 52.45 -18.35 -54.55 Coxim Brazil South America -18.51 -54.76 28.2

447 52.36 -6.95 -54.25 São Félix do Xingu Brazil South America -6.64 -52.00 251.3

448 52.33 32.55 70.95 Lakki Marwat Pakistan Asia 32.61 70.91 7.4

449 52.29 7.15 19.95 Kaga Bandoro Central African

Republic

Africa 6.99 19.19 86.0

450 52.28 36.05 -91.25 Hoxie United States North America 36.05 -90.98 24.7

451 52.18 -25.55 -58.05 Riacho Eh-Eh Argentina South America -25.36 -58.28 31.0

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452 52.13 -1.65 34.15 Butiama Tanzania Africa -1.77 33.97 24.2

453 52.05 17.55 -100.75 El Súchil Mexico North America 17.23 -100.64 37.8

454 52.02 -0.85 12.05 Koulamoutou Gabon Africa -1.13 12.47 56.5

455 51.99 6.25 8.65 Boje Nigeria Africa 6.28 8.92 30.2

456 51.93 5.75 19.25 Sibut Central African

Republic

Africa 5.72 19.07 19.8

457 51.89 10.15 18.85 Kyabé Chad Africa 9.45 18.94 78.4

458 51.87 -6.05 25.35 Lubao Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -5.39 25.75 85.9

459 51.87 19.35 -100.75 Jungapeo de Juárez Mexico North America 19.46 -100.49 29.4

460 51.86 10.35 -12.75 Kindia Guinea Africa 10.06 -12.87 35.0

461 51.81 -8.55 29.35 Kaputa Zambia Africa -8.47 29.66 35.5

462 51.78 0.45 34.45 Mumias Kenya Africa 0.34 34.49 13.4

463 51.74 -1.55 -48.75 Barcarena Brazil South America -1.51 -48.63 14.6

464 51.70 -2.75 121.35 Malili Indonesia Asia -2.64 121.09 31.1

465 51.70 1.05 103.05 Selat Panjang Indonesia Asia 0.99 102.71 38.5

466 51.62 7.35 -8.15 Danané Ivory Coast Africa 7.26 -8.15 10.1

467 51.60 14.85 104.05 Prang Ku Thailand Asia 14.86 104.04 1.3

468 51.49 22.75 120.55 Pingtung Taiwan Asia 22.67 120.49 10.8

469 51.45 1.75 30.85 Kigorobya Uganda Africa 1.62 31.31 53.1

470 51.38 18.85 -102.55 Bonifacio Moreno (El

Aguaje)

Mexico North America 18.99 -102.71 23.1

471 51.35 -19.15 137.85 Mount Isa Australia Oceania -20.73 139.50 245.6

472 51.32 0.75 13.35 Makokou Gabon Africa 0.57 12.86 57.5

473 51.26 8.35 31.15 Leer South Sudan Africa 8.30 30.14 111.1

474 51.25 32.65 73.25 Malakwal City Pakistan Asia 32.55 73.21 11.1

475 51.22 8.15 5.35 Egbe Nigeria Africa 8.22 5.52 19.8

476 51.22 -9.85 24.35 Kamina Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -8.74 24.99 142.2

477 51.22 -17.45 126.05 Halls Creek Australia Oceania -18.22 127.67 191.6

478 51.22 -7.95 -49.05 Conceição do Araguaia Brazil South America -8.26 -49.26 41.6

479 51.20 4.25 11.45 Saa Cameroon Africa 4.37 11.45 13.0

480 51.19 -8.15 25.75 Kamina Dem. Rep. Congo Africa -8.74 24.99 106.1

481 51.15 12.95 35.95 Doka Sudan Africa 13.52 35.77 66.1

482 51.09 11.15 0.55 Pama Burkina Faso Africa 11.25 0.71 20.4

483 51.06 11.65 30.85 Abu Jibeha Sudan Africa 11.46 31.23 46.5

484 51.05 -10.05 -75.35 Pozuzo Peru South America -10.07 -75.53 20.2

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485 50.98 -28.45 -54.25 Santo Ângelo Brazil South America -28.30 -54.26 16.8

486 50.97 6.65 -69.65 Elorza Venezuela South America 7.06 -69.50 48.7

487 50.92 11.65 -12.45 Labé Guinea Africa 11.32 -12.28 41.1

488 50.91 21.15 -88.75 Buctzotz Mexico North America 21.20 -88.79 7.4

489 50.89 13.65 24.25 Kutum Sudan Africa 14.20 24.67 75.9

490 50.86 11.25 -10.55 Dinguiraye Guinea Africa 11.30 -10.72 19.0

491 50.80 13.85 101.75 Kabin Buri Thailand Asia 13.95 101.72 11.8

492 50.74 17.55 38.25 Tokār Sudan Africa 18.43 37.73 111.9

493 50.74 3.55 10.65 Eséka Cameroon Africa 3.65 10.77 17.1

494 50.73 -0.35 13.35 Okondja Gabon Africa -0.65 13.68 49.6

495 50.73 -4.55 12.05 Loango Republic of the

Congo

Africa -4.65 11.81 28.7

496 50.72 -21.45 44.45 Manja Madagascar Africa -21.43 44.33 12.2

497 50.70 3.95 -65.65 La Esmeralda Venezuela South America 3.17 -65.55 87.8

498 50.70 27.05 -80.45 Indiantown United States North America 27.03 -80.49 4.3

499 50.66 34.55 -91.65 Stuttgart United States North America 34.50 -91.55 10.5

500 50.58 -20.45 47.25 Ambositra Madagascar Africa -20.53 47.24 9.0