Current Date And Time In Bende, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:00:51 WAT
State: Abia State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 79,618
District: Bende
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bende, a city in Abia State, Nigeria, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Bende — 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 Bende.
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 Nigeria operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.5587° N | 7.6336° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.5587 | 7.6336 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 33' 31" N | 7° 38' 1" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 33.5244' N | 7° 38.0154' E |
| City | Bende |
| State | Abia State (Abia) |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Bende |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 79,618 |
| Elevation | 123 m / 404 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 5.5587, 7.6336 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bende 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 Abia State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umuahia | Abia State | W | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Isiala Oboro | Abia State | SW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Ohafia-Ifigh | Abia State | E | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Apumiri | Abia State | W | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Ebem Ohafia | Abia State | E | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Mbalano | Abia State | NW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 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 Abia State, the home state of Bende, along with each city's aerial distance from Umuahia, Abia State'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aba | 5.1066° N | 7.3667° E | 64 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Umuahia | 5.5249° N | 7.4946° E | 148 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Amaigbo | 5.7892° N | 7.8383° E | 84 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ohafia-Ifigh | 5.6146° N | 7.8119° E | 124 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arochukwu | 5.3894° N | 7.9124° E | 82 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Akwete | 4.8869° N | 7.3569° E | 16 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Apumiri | 5.514° N | 7.4476° E | 150 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ebem Ohafia | 5.6311° N | 7.8302° E | 172 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Isiala Oboro | 5.4063° N | 7.5682° E | 141 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mbalano | 5.7343° N | 7.5024° E | 223 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport IATA: QOW 50 km (31 mi) from Bende |
The exact GPS location of Bende gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Abia State. 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 Abia State 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 Bende are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bende 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 Nigeria map
Bende sits within Abia State, Nigeria, 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 Bende 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 Abia State. › Browse every city in Abia State
Coordinates for Bende 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 Nigeria. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Bende are latitude 5.5587° and longitude 7.6336°. In directional format: 5.5587° N, 7.6336° E. These coordinates mark the center of Bende in Abia State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bende is a city in Abia State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Bende. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bende sits at: Latitude 5° 33' 31" N and Longitude 7° 38' 1" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Bende has a population of approximately 79,618 people. This is roughly 1.592% of Abia State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Abia State.
The interactive satellite map of Bende is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.5587, 7.6336 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bende in Abia State. For broader context, explore the Abia State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bende is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bende is approximately 16 km (10 mi) from Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Abia State.
Bende sits at an elevation of approximately 123 meters (404 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Abia State.
The closest cities to Bende include Umuahia, Isiala Oboro, Ohafia-Ifigh. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bende, sunrise is at 06:24 AM and sunset is at 06:45 PM, giving a day length of 12h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bende's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bende is approximately 619 km (385 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 846 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bende — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Atafu Village, Tokelau, roughly 332 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.
Bende is approximately 389 km (242 mi) N of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
