Current Date And Time In Rano, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:21:35 WAT
State: Kano State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 17,972
District: Rano
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rano, 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 Rano — 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 Rano.
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) | 11.5568° N | 8.5807° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.5568 | 8.5807 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 33' 25" N | 8° 34' 50" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 33.4104' N | 8° 34.839' E |
| City | Rano |
| State | Kano State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Rano |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 17,972 |
| Elevation | 526 m / 1,726 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 11.5568, 8.5807 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rano 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kibiya | Kano State | E | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Bunkure | Kano State | N | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Garko | Kano State | NE | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Garun Malam | Kano State | NW | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Kura | Kano State | NW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Dawakin Kudu | Kano State | N | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 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 Kano State, the home state of Rano, 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 Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kano | 12.0001° N | 8.5167° E | 484 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wudil | 11.8094° N | 8.8442° E | 419 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gaya | 11.8606° N | 9.0027° E | 437 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gwarzo | 11.916° N | 7.9337° E | 581 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bebeji | 11.6677° N | 8.262° E | 513 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Takai | 11.5757° N | 9.1088° E | 458 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kura | 11.7723° N | 8.4263° E | 477 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dambatta | 12.435° N | 8.5153° E | 460 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kibiya | 11.528° N | 8.6611° E | 504 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dan Gora | 11.5349° N | 8.1522° E | 576 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport IATA: KAN 55 km (34 mi) from Rano |
The exact GPS location of Rano 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 — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Kano 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 Rano are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rano 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
Rano 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Rano 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
Coordinates for Rano 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 Rano are latitude 11.5568° and longitude 8.5807°. In directional format: 11.5568° N, 8.5807° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rano in Kano State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rano is a city in Kano State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Rano. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rano sits at: Latitude 11° 33' 25" N and Longitude 8° 34' 50" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rano has a population of approximately 17,972 people. This is roughly 0.100% of Kano State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kano State.
The interactive satellite map of Rano is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.5568, 8.5807 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rano in Kano State. For broader context, explore the Kano State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rano is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), roughly 55 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rano is approximately 50 km (31 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.
Rano sits at an elevation of approximately 526 meters (1,726 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kano State.
The closest cities to Rano include Kibiya, Bunkure, Garko. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rano, sunrise is at 06:13 AM and sunset is at 06:47 PM, giving a day length of 12h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rano's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rano is approximately 1,287 km (799 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 936 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rano — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Taulaga, American Samoa, roughly 66 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.
Rano is approximately 302 km (188 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.
