Current Date And Time In Dikwa, Nigeria
Thursday, 20 August 2026
05:28:41 WAT
State: Borno State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 29,026
District: Dikwa
Explore the interactive satellite map of Dikwa, a city in Borno 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 Dikwa — 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 Dikwa.
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) | 12.0361° N | 13.9182° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.0361 | 13.9182 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 2' 10" N | 13° 55' 5" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 2.1654' N | 13° 55.089' E |
| City | Dikwa |
| State | Borno State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Dikwa |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 29,026 |
| Elevation | 298 m / 978 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.0361, 13.9182 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dikwa 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 Borno State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mafa | Borno State | W | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Marte | Borno State | N | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Banki | Borno State | S | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Ngala | Borno State | NE | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| Gamboru | Borno State | NE | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Kala | Borno State | E | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 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 Borno State, the home state of Dikwa, along with each city's aerial distance from Maiduguri, Borno 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri | 11.8469° N | 13.1571° E | 325 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bama | 11.5213° N | 13.6895° E | 330 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Biu | 10.6129° N | 12.1946° E | 762 m | 173 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gamboru | 12.373° N | 14.2069° E | 291 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Damboa | 11.1553° N | 12.7564° E | 401 m | 88 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Monguno | 12.6706° N | 13.6122° E | 290 m | 104 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Magumeri | 12.1145° N | 12.8262° E | 336 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kukawa | 12.9248° N | 13.5662° E | 291 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Marte | 12.3653° N | 13.8293° E | 292 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gwoza | 11.0831° N | 13.696° E | 418 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
Maiduguri International Airport IATA: MIU 93 km (58 mi) from Dikwa |
The exact GPS location of Dikwa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Borno 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 Borno 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 Dikwa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Dikwa 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
Dikwa sits within Borno 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 Dikwa 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 Borno State. › Browse every city in Borno State
Coordinates for Dikwa 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 Dikwa are latitude 12.0361° and longitude 13.9182°. In directional format: 12.0361° N, 13.9182° E. These coordinates mark the center of Dikwa in Borno State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Dikwa is a city in Borno State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Dikwa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Dikwa sits at: Latitude 12° 2' 10" N and Longitude 13° 55' 5" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Dikwa has a population of approximately 29,026 people. This is roughly 0.403% of Borno State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Borno State.
The interactive satellite map of Dikwa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.0361, 13.9182 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dikwa in Borno State. For broader context, explore the Borno State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Dikwa is Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), roughly 93 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Dikwa is approximately 85 km (53 mi) from Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Borno State.
Dikwa sits at an elevation of approximately 298 meters (978 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Borno State.
The closest cities to Dikwa include Mafa, Marte, Banki. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Dikwa, sunrise is at 05:52 AM and sunset is at 06:23 PM, giving a day length of 12h 30m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dikwa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Dikwa is approximately 1,340 km (833 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,515 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Dikwa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Roto, Cook Islands, roughly 135 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.
Dikwa is approximately 776 km (482 mi) SW of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
