Current Date And Time In Giwa, Nigeria
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Giwa, a city in Kaduna 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 Giwa — 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 Giwa.
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) | 11.3157° N | 7.4496° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.3157 | 7.4496 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 18' 56" N | 7° 26' 58" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 18.9408' N | 7° 26.9742' E |
| City | Giwa |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Giwa |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Elevation | 680 m / 2,231 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 11.3157, 7.4496 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Giwa 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 Kaduna State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunkuyi | Kaduna State | E | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Ungwan Sauro | Kaduna State | E | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Zaria | Kaduna State | SE | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Makarfi | Kaduna State | E | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Maigana | Kaduna State | SE | 62 km | 39 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Igabi | Kaduna State | SE | 64 km | 40 mi | ~1h 4m | 🗺 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 Kaduna State, the home state of Giwa, along with each city's aerial distance from Kaduna, Kaduna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaduna | 10.5264° N | 7.4388° E | 626 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zaria | 11.1113° N | 7.7227° E | 644 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lere | 10.3858° N | 8.5729° E | 753 m | 125 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kafanchan | 9.5813° N | 8.2926° E | 733 m | 141 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kagoro | 9.6078° N | 8.3904° E | 816 m | 146 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kachia | 9.8734° N | 7.9541° E | 718 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sofo-Birnin-Gwari | 11.0154° N | 6.7804° E | 657 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dutsen Wai | 10.8501° N | 8.199° E | 694 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soba | 10.9813° N | 8.0575° E | 683 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anchau | 10.9625° N | 8.3923° E | 691 m | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kaduna International Airport IATA: KAD 70 km (44 mi) from Giwa |
The exact GPS location of Giwa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kaduna 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 Kaduna 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 Giwa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Giwa 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
Giwa sits within Kaduna 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 Giwa 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 Kaduna State. › Browse every city in Kaduna State
Coordinates for Giwa 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 Giwa are latitude 11.3157° and longitude 7.4496°. In directional format: 11.3157° N, 7.4496° E. These coordinates mark the center of Giwa in Kaduna State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Giwa is a city in Kaduna State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Giwa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Giwa sits at: Latitude 11° 18' 56" N and Longitude 7° 26' 58" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Giwa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.3157, 7.4496 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Giwa in Kaduna State. For broader context, explore the Kaduna State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Giwa is Kaduna International Airport (KAD), roughly 70 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Giwa is approximately 88 km (55 mi) from Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kaduna State.
Giwa sits at an elevation of approximately 680 meters (2,231 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kaduna State.
The closest cities to Giwa include Hunkuyi, Ungwan Sauro, Zaria. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Giwa, sunrise is at 06:16 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM, giving a day length of 12h 40m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Giwa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Giwa is approximately 1,260 km (783 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 813 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Giwa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Taulaga, American Samoa, roughly 162 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.
Giwa is approximately 251 km (156 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.
