Current Date And Time In Chakwama, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:05:18 WAT
State: Jigawa State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 200,000
District: Buji
Explore the interactive satellite map of Chakwama, 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 Chakwama — 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 Chakwama.
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) | 11.5597° N | 9.6641° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.5597 | 9.6641 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 33' 35" N | 9° 39' 51" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 33.579' N | 9° 39.8442' E |
| City | Chakwama |
| State | Jigawa State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Buji |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 200,000 |
| Elevation | 400 m / 1,312 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 11.5597, 9.6641 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chakwama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gantsa | Jigawa State | NE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Buji | Jigawa State | NE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Birnin Kudu | Jigawa State | SW | 23 km | 15 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Samamiya | Jigawa State | S | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Kiyawa | Jigawa State | N | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Gwaram | Jigawa State | SE | 39 km | 25 mi | ~39m | 🗺 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 Chakwama, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Gagarawa | 12.4085° N | 9.5288° E | 374 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport IATA: BCU 120 km (75 mi) from Chakwama |
The exact GPS location of Chakwama 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 Chakwama are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Chakwama 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
Chakwama 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 Chakwama 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 Chakwama 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 Chakwama are latitude 11.5597° and longitude 9.6641°. In directional format: 11.5597° N, 9.6641° E. These coordinates mark the center of Chakwama in Jigawa State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Chakwama is a city in Jigawa State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Buji. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Chakwama sits at: Latitude 11° 33' 35" N and Longitude 9° 39' 51" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Chakwama has a population of approximately 200,000 people. This is roughly 2.667% 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 Chakwama is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.5597, 9.6641 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Chakwama in Jigawa State. For broader context, explore the Jigawa State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Chakwama is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport (BCU), roughly 120 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Chakwama is approximately 42 km (26 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.
Chakwama sits at an elevation of approximately 400 meters (1,312 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 Chakwama include Gantsa, Buji, Birnin Kudu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Chakwama, sunrise is at 06:09 AM and sunset is at 06:43 PM, giving a day length of 12h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Chakwama's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Chakwama is approximately 1,287 km (800 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,054 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Chakwama — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Taulaga, American Samoa, roughly 99 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.
Chakwama is approximately 366 km (227 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.
