Current Date And Time In Makera, Nigeria
Monday, 10 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Makera, 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 Makera — 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 Makera.
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) | 10.4714° N | 7.4103° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 10.4714 | 7.4103 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 28' 17" N | 7° 24' 37" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 28.284' N | 7° 24.6156' E |
| City | Makera |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Kaduna South |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Elevation | 604 m / 1,982 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 10.4714, 7.4103 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Makera 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudun Wada | Kaduna State | E | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Kaduna | Kaduna State | NE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Bakin Kasuan Gwari | Kaduna State | SW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Kujama | Kaduna State | E | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Kajuru | Kaduna State | SE | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Igabi | Kaduna State | NE | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 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 Makera, 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 27 km (17 mi) from Makera |
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The exact GPS location of Makera 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 Makera are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Makera 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
Makera 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 Makera 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 Makera 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 Makera are latitude 10.4714° and longitude 7.4103°. In directional format: 10.4714° N, 7.4103° E. These coordinates mark the center of Makera in Kaduna State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Makera is a city in Kaduna State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Kaduna South. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Makera sits at: Latitude 10° 28' 17" N and Longitude 7° 24' 37" 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 Makera is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 10.4714, 7.4103 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Makera in Kaduna State. For broader context, explore the Kaduna State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Makera is Kaduna International Airport (KAD), roughly 27 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Makera is approximately 7 km (4 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.
Makera sits at an elevation of approximately 604 meters (1,982 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 Makera include Tudun Wada, Kaduna, Bakin Kasuan Gwari. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Makera, sunrise is at 06:19 AM and sunset is at 06:52 PM, giving a day length of 12h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Makera's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Makera is approximately 1,166 km (724 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 811 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Makera — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nukunonu, Tokelau, roughly 163 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.
Makera is approximately 157 km (98 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.
