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Kiru, Kano State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Kiru, Nigeria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:05:29 WAT
State: Kano State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Kiru

🗺 Map of Kiru, Kano State, Nigeria – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Kiru, a city in Kano 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 Kiru β€” 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 Kiru.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Kiru, Kano State

📍 LATITUDE
11.702°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
8.135°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)11.7021° N8.1348° E
Signed Decimal Degrees11.70218.1348
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)11° 42' 8" N8° 8' 5" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)11° 42.126' N8° 8.0886' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Kiru Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:15 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:49 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 34m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:32 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from Kiru’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Kiru’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,303 km
(809 mi) • Kiru is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
887 km
(551 mi) • Kiru is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
11.702° S, 171.865° W
The point exactly opposite Kiru through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Kiru, you'd surface nearest to Taulaga, American Samoa, about 111 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Kiru

📍 Location Details

CityKiru
StateKano State
CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
DistrictKiru
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Elevation524 m / 1,719 ft
GPS (DD)11.7021, 8.1348

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Kiru

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Kano State
Parent Country: Nigeria

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kiru 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 Kano State.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
BebejiKano StateE14 km9 mi~14m🗺 View
KarayeKano StateNW16 km10 mi~16m🗺 View
KaboKano StateN18 km11 mi~18m🗺 View
MadobiKano StateNE19 km12 mi~19m🗺 View
Dan GoraKano StateS19 km12 mi~19m🗺 View
Garun MalamKano StateE26 km16 mi~26m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Kiru to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Kano
53 km (33 mi)
NE of Kiru • ~53m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Abuja
302 km (188 mi)
S of Kiru • ~5h 2m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Kano State

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Kano State, the home state of Kiru, along with each city's aerial distance from Kano, Kano State's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Kano12.0001° N8.5167° E484 m0 km🗺 View Map
Wudil11.8094° N8.8442° E419 m41 km🗺 View Map
Gaya11.8606° N9.0027° E437 m55 km🗺 View Map
Rano11.5568° N8.5807° E526 m50 km🗺 View Map
Gwarzo11.916° N7.9337° E581 m64 km🗺 View Map
Bebeji11.6677° N8.262° E513 m46 km🗺 View Map
Takai11.5757° N9.1088° E458 m80 km🗺 View Map
Kura11.7723° N8.4263° E477 m27 km🗺 View Map
Dambatta12.435° N8.5153° E460 m48 km🗺 View Map
Kibiya11.528° N8.6611° E504 m55 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
IATA: KAN
57 km (35 mi) from Kiru
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🌍 Kiru Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Kiru Matter

The exact GPS location of Kiru gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kano 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 β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Kano State state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Kiru Mapping

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 Kiru are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Kiru

The satellite view of Kiru 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

🌎 Regional Position of Kiru in Kano State

Kiru sits within Kano 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Kiru Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Kiru 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 Kano State. › Browse every city in Kano State

💻 Using Kiru Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Kiru 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

📊 How to Use Kiru Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Kiru directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Kiru. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Kano State CitiesAccess the full city directory for Kano State ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kiru Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Kiru?

The GPS coordinates of Kiru are latitude 11.7021° and longitude 8.1348°. In directional format: 11.7021° N, 8.1348° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kiru in Kano State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Kiru located?

Kiru is a city in Kano State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Kiru. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Kiru?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kiru sits at: Latitude 11° 42' 8" N and Longitude 8° 8' 5" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

🗺 How can I view Kiru on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Kiru is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.7021, 8.1348 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kiru in Kano State. For broader context, explore the Kano State state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Kiru?

The nearest airport to Kiru is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), roughly 57 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Kiru from Kano?

Kiru is approximately 53 km (33 mi) from Kano, the capital of Kano State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kano State.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Kiru?

Kiru sits at an elevation of approximately 524 meters (1,719 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kano State.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Kiru?

The closest cities to Kiru include Bebeji, Karaye, Kabo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Kiru today?

Today in Kiru, sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 06:49 PM, giving a day length of 12h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kiru's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Kiru from the Equator?

Kiru is approximately 1,303 km (809 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 887 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Kiru?

The antipodal point of Kiru — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Taulaga, American Samoa, roughly 111 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.

🚗 How far is Kiru from Abuja, the capital of Nigeria?

Kiru is approximately 302 km (188 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.