Current Date And Time In Babura, Nigeria
Thursday, 30 July 2026
15:20:54 WAT
State: Jigawa State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 7,267
District: Babura
Explore the interactive satellite map of Babura, a city in Jigawa 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 Babura — 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 Babura.
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) | 12.7726° N | 9.0153° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.7726 | 9.0153 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 46' 21" N | 9° 0' 55" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 46.3536' N | 9° 0.915' E |
| City | Babura |
| State | Jigawa State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Babura |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 7,267 |
| Elevation | 384 m / 1,260 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.7726, 9.0153 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Babura 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 Jigawa State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sule Tankarkar | Jigawa State | SE | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Garki | Jigawa State | SE | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Gumel | Jigawa State | E | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Maigatari | Jigawa State | E | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Karkarna | Jigawa State | W | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 View |
| Kazaure | Jigawa State | W | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 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 Jigawa State, the home state of Babura, along with each city's aerial distance from Dutse, Jigawa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chakwama | 11.5597° N | 9.6641° E | 400 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hadejia | 12.4535° N | 10.0412° E | 359 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gumel | 12.6269° N | 9.3881° E | 369 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Birnin Kudu | 11.4521° N | 9.4786° E | 450 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kiyawa | 11.7844° N | 9.6069° E | 395 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dutse | 11.7562° N | 9.339° E | 444 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gwaram | 11.2773° N | 9.8839° E | 452 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ringim | 12.1514° N | 9.1622° E | 392 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kazaure | 12.6485° N | 8.4118° E | 444 m | 141 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kafin Hausa | 12.2393° N | 9.9111° E | 364 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport IATA: KAN 97 km (60 mi) from Babura |
The exact GPS location of Babura gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Jigawa 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 Jigawa 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 Babura are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Babura 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
Babura sits within Jigawa 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 Babura 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 Jigawa State. › Browse every city in Jigawa State
Coordinates for Babura 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 Babura are latitude 12.7726° and longitude 9.0153°. In directional format: 12.7726° N, 9.0153° E. These coordinates mark the center of Babura in Jigawa State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Babura is a city in Jigawa State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Babura. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Babura sits at: Latitude 12° 46' 21" N and Longitude 9° 0' 55" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Babura has a population of approximately 7,267 people. This is roughly 0.097% of Jigawa State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Jigawa State.
The interactive satellite map of Babura is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.7726, 9.0153 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Babura in Jigawa State. For broader context, explore the Jigawa State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Babura is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), roughly 97 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Babura is approximately 118 km (74 mi) from Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Jigawa State.
Babura sits at an elevation of approximately 384 meters (1,260 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Jigawa State.
The closest cities to Babura include Sule Tankarkar, Garki, Gumel. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Babura, sunrise is at 06:08 AM and sunset is at 06:52 PM, giving a day length of 12h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Babura's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Babura is approximately 1,422 km (883 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 979 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Babura — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Faleapuna, Samoa, roughly 139 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.
Babura is approximately 445 km (277 mi) S of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
