Current Date And Time In Banikoara, Benin
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:44:37 WAT
State: Alibori
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 37,571
District: Commune of Banikoara
Explore the interactive satellite map of Banikoara, a city in Alibori, Benin, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Banikoara — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Banikoara.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Benin operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.2985° N | 2.4386° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.2985 | 2.4386 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 17' 54" N | 2° 26' 19" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 17.907' N | 2° 26.3136' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Banikoara to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Alibori.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goumori | Alibori | SW | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Sam | Alibori | SE | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Kandi | Alibori | E | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
| Gogounou | Alibori | SE | 67 km | 41 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Angara-Débou | Alibori | E | 68 km | 42 mi | ~1h 8m | 🗺 View |
| Malanville | Alibori | NE | 121 km | 75 mi | ~2h 1m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Alibori, the home state of Banikoara, along with each city's aerial distance from Kandi, Alibori's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malanville | 11.8682° N | 3.3833° E | 164 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kandi | 11.1342° N | 2.9386° E | 294 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ségbana | 10.9282° N | 3.6943° E | 272 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gogounou | 10.8399° N | 2.8317° E | 328 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sam | 11.0329° N | 2.7328° E | 286 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Angara-Débou | 11.3245° N | 3.0589° E | 315 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Goumori | 11.1813° N | 2.293° E | 303 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
Diori Hamani International Airport IATA: NIM 244 km (152 mi) from Banikoara |
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| 🗺 Map of Ségbana |
The exact GPS location of Banikoara gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Alibori. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Alibori state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Banikoara are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Banikoara lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Benin map
Banikoara sits within Alibori, Benin, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Banikoara for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Alibori. › Browse every city in Alibori
Coordinates for Banikoara in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Benin. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Banikoara are latitude 11.2985° and longitude 2.4386°. In directional format: 11.2985° N, 2.4386° E. These coordinates mark the center of Banikoara in Alibori and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Banikoara is a city in Alibori, Benin, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Commune of Banikoara. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Banikoara sits at: Latitude 11° 17' 54" N and Longitude 2° 26' 19" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Banikoara has a population of approximately 37,571 people. This is roughly 6.520% of Alibori's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Alibori.
The interactive satellite map of Banikoara is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.2985, 2.4386 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Banikoara in Alibori. For broader context, explore the Alibori state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Banikoara is Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM), roughly 244 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Banikoara is approximately 58 km (36 mi) from Kandi, the capital of Alibori, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Alibori.
Banikoara sits at an elevation of approximately 312 meters (1,024 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Alibori.
The closest cities to Banikoara include Goumori, Sam, Kandi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Banikoara, sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 07:11 PM, giving a day length of 12h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Banikoara's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Banikoara is approximately 1,258 km (782 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 266 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Banikoara — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mala'e, Wallis And Futuna, roughly 263 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Banikoara is approximately 534 km (332 mi) S of Porto-Novo, the national capital of Benin, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
