Current Date And Time In Ruma, Nigeria
Sunday, 26 July 2026
15:22:11 WAT
State: Katsina State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 8,857
District: Batsari
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ruma, a city in Katsina 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 Ruma — 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 Ruma.
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) | 12.8626° N | 7.2347° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.8626 | 7.2347 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 51' 45" N | 7° 14' 5" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 51.756' N | 7° 14.0814' E |
| City | Ruma |
| State | Katsina State (Jihar Katsina) |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Batsari |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 8,857 |
| Elevation | 502 m / 1,647 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.8626, 7.2347 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ruma 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 Katsina State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batsari | Katsina State | S | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Wagini | Katsina State | S | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Jibia | Katsina State | N | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Kurfi | Katsina State | SE | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Batagarawa | Katsina State | E | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Katsina | Katsina State | E | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 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 Katsina State, the home state of Ruma, along with each city's aerial distance from Katsina, Katsina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katsina | 12.9908° N | 7.6018° E | 519 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Funtua | 11.5235° N | 7.3117° E | 709 m | 166 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Malumfashi | 11.7894° N | 7.6206° E | 618 m | 134 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Daura | 13.033° N | 8.3235° E | 475 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jibia | 13.0938° N | 7.2262° E | 409 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Runka | 12.4479° N | 7.3092° E | 489 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bakori | 11.5556° N | 7.4242° E | 656 m | 161 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dutsin-Ma | 12.4539° N | 7.4972° E | 544 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zango | 13.0531° N | 8.4857° E | 484 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wagini | 12.6878° N | 7.1958° E | 488 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport IATA: DKA 49 km (30 mi) from Ruma |
The exact GPS location of Ruma gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Katsina 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 Katsina 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 Ruma are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ruma 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
Ruma sits within Katsina 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 Ruma 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 Katsina State. › Browse every city in Katsina State
Coordinates for Ruma 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 Ruma are latitude 12.8626° and longitude 7.2347°. In directional format: 12.8626° N, 7.2347° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ruma in Katsina State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ruma is a city in Katsina State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Batsari. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ruma sits at: Latitude 12° 51' 45" N and Longitude 7° 14' 5" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ruma has a population of approximately 8,857 people. This is roughly 0.084% of Katsina State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Katsina State.
The interactive satellite map of Ruma is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.8626, 7.2347 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ruma in Katsina State. For broader context, explore the Katsina State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ruma is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA), roughly 49 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ruma is approximately 42 km (26 mi) from Katsina, the capital of Katsina State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Katsina State.
Ruma sits at an elevation of approximately 502 meters (1,647 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Katsina State.
The closest cities to Ruma include Batsari, Wagini, Jibia. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ruma, sunrise is at 06:14 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM, giving a day length of 12h 46m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ruma's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ruma is approximately 1,432 km (890 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 785 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ruma — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Vaisala, Samoa, roughly 73 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.
Ruma is approximately 424 km (263 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.
