Current Date And Time In Kukawa, Nigeria
Thursday, 20 August 2026
05:28:43 WAT
State: Borno State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 16,077
District: Guzamala
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kukawa, 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 Kukawa — 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 Kukawa.
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) | 12.9248° N | 13.5662° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.9248 | 13.5662 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 55' 29" N | 13° 33' 58" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 55.485' N | 13° 33.9702' E |
| City | Kukawa |
| State | Borno State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Guzamala |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 16,077 |
| Area (km²) | 4,842.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1,869.51 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 3.32 /km² |
| Elevation | 291 m / 955 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.9248, 13.5662 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kukawa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monguno | Borno State | S | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Gudumbali | Borno State | W | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Gajiram | Borno State | SW | 62 km | 38 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Marte | Borno State | SE | 68 km | 43 mi | ~1h 8m | 🗺 View |
| Abadam | Borno State | NW | 84 km | 52 mi | ~1h 24m | 🗺 View |
| Mallam Fatori | Borno State | N | 87 km | 54 mi | ~1h 27m | 🗺 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 Kukawa, 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 |
| Dikwa | 12.0361° N | 13.9182° E | 298 m | 85 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 |
| 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 130 km (81 mi) from Kukawa |
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The exact GPS location of Kukawa 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 Kukawa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kukawa 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
Kukawa 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 Kukawa 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 Kukawa 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 Kukawa are latitude 12.9248° and longitude 13.5662°. In directional format: 12.9248° N, 13.5662° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kukawa in Borno State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kukawa is a city in Borno State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Guzamala. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kukawa sits at: Latitude 12° 55' 29" N and Longitude 13° 33' 58" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kukawa has a population of approximately 16,077 people. This is roughly 0.223% 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 Kukawa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.9248, 13.5662 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kukawa in Borno State. For broader context, explore the Borno State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kukawa is Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), roughly 130 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kukawa is approximately 128 km (79 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.
Kukawa sits at an elevation of approximately 291 meters (955 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 Kukawa include Monguno, Gudumbali, Gajiram. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kukawa, sunrise is at 05:53 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM, giving a day length of 12h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kukawa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kukawa is approximately 1,439 km (894 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,472 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kukawa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Roto, Cook Islands, roughly 240 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.
Kukawa is approximately 790 km (491 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.
