Current Date And Time In Orlu, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:06:16 WAT
State: Imo State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 9,351
District: Orlu
Explore the interactive satellite map of Orlu, a city in Imo 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 Orlu — 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 Orlu.
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) | 5.7957° N | 7.0351° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.7957 | 7.0351 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 47' 44" N | 7° 2' 6" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 47.739' N | 7° 2.1078' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Orlu 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 Imo State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nnenasa | Imo State | S | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Nkwerre | Imo State | SE | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Urualla | Imo State | NE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Umumma | Imo State | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Amaigbo | Imo State | SE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Awo-Idemili | Imo State | W | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 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 Imo State, the home state of Orlu, along with each city's aerial distance from Owerri, Imo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owerri | 5.4836° N | 7.0333° E | 73 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Okigwe | 5.8292° N | 7.3506° E | 158 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nkwerre | 5.7592° N | 7.1038° E | 179 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oguta | 5.7104° N | 6.8094° E | 26 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Orodo | 5.6167° N | 7.0333° E | 138 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Iho | 5.5823° N | 7.099° E | 149 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aboh | 5.4757° N | 7.2716° E | 139 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Afor-Oru | 5.5411° N | 7.2685° E | 137 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Amaigbo | 5.7302° N | 7.1151° E | 171 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Awo-Idemili | 5.8265° N | 6.9337° E | 158 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport IATA: QOW 45 km (28 mi) from Orlu |
The exact GPS location of Orlu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Imo 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 Imo 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 Orlu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Orlu 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
Orlu sits within Imo 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 Orlu 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 Imo State. › Browse every city in Imo State
Coordinates for Orlu 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 Orlu are latitude 5.7957° and longitude 7.0351°. In directional format: 5.7957° N, 7.0351° E. These coordinates mark the center of Orlu in Imo State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Orlu is a city in Imo State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Orlu. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Orlu sits at: Latitude 5° 47' 44" N and Longitude 7° 2' 6" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Orlu has a population of approximately 9,351 people. This is roughly 0.144% of Imo State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Imo State.
The interactive satellite map of Orlu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.7957, 7.0351 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Orlu in Imo State. For broader context, explore the Imo State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Orlu is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (QOW), roughly 45 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Orlu is approximately 35 km (22 mi) from Owerri, the capital of Imo State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Imo State.
Orlu sits at an elevation of approximately 173 meters (568 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Imo State.
The closest cities to Orlu include Nnenasa, Nkwerre, Urualla. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Orlu, sunrise is at 06:26 AM and sunset is at 06:47 PM, giving a day length of 12h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Orlu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Orlu is approximately 645 km (401 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 779 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Orlu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Atafu Village, Tokelau, roughly 309 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.
Orlu is approximately 366 km (228 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.
