6th parallel north


The 6th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 6 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses Africa, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean, South America and the Atlantic Ocean.

Around the world

Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel north passes through:
Passing just south of Indira Point, Great Nicobar, Kedah on Peninsular MalaysiaYala and Narathiwat provincesKelantan on Peninsular MalaysiaSouth China SeaSabah - islands of Pulau Gaya and BorneoLabuk BaySabah - island of BorneoSulu SeaPassing between islands in the Sulu Archipelago, Islands of Jolo and BalanguinguiCelebes SeaPassing just south of the island of Tongquil, Island of MindanaoSarangani BayIsland of MindanaoPacific OceanPassing just north of Namoluk atoll,
Passing just north of Ngatik atoll,
Passing just south of Pingelap atoll, Jaluit AtollPacific OceanMili AtollPacific OceanPassing just north of Palmyra Atoll, Disputed areaControlled by, claimed by Atlantic OceanNorthernmost point - for about 3 kmAtlantic Ocean