Current Date And Time In Shanga, Nigeria
Thursday, 20 August 2026
04:38:31 WAT
State: Kebbi
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 7,471
District: Shanga
Explore the interactive satellite map of Shanga, a city in Kebbi, 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 Shanga — 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 Shanga.
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) | 11.2137° N | 4.5794° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.2137 | 4.5794 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 12' 49" N | 4° 34' 46" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 12.8244' N | 4° 34.7646' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Shanga 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 Kebbi.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samanaji | Kebbi | SW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Besse | Kebbi | W | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Gulbin Kuka | Kebbi | NE | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Bagudo | Kebbi | NW | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Yelwa | Kebbi | SE | 46 km | 28 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Kende | Kebbi | NW | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 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 Kebbi, the home state of Shanga, along with each city's aerial distance from Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birnin Kebbi | 12.4539° N | 4.1975° E | 234 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jega | 12.2234° N | 4.3797° E | 217 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Argungu | 12.7448° N | 4.5251° E | 228 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kamba | 11.8517° N | 3.6548° E | 177 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zuru | 11.4352° N | 5.2349° E | 394 m | 160 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dakingari | 11.6481° N | 4.0618° E | 191 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kangiwa | 12.5534° N | 3.8181° E | 237 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bin Yauri | 10.7823° N | 4.8114° E | 204 m | 198 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gwandu | 12.502° N | 4.643° E | 249 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maiyama | 12.0823° N | 4.3691° E | 256 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport 143 km (89 mi) from Shanga |
The exact GPS location of Shanga gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kebbi. 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 Kebbi 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 Shanga are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Shanga 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
Shanga sits within Kebbi, 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 Shanga 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 Kebbi. › Browse every city in Kebbi
Coordinates for Shanga 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 Shanga are latitude 11.2137° and longitude 4.5794°. In directional format: 11.2137° N, 4.5794° E. These coordinates mark the center of Shanga in Kebbi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Shanga is a city in Kebbi, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Shanga. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Shanga sits at: Latitude 11° 12' 49" N and Longitude 4° 34' 46" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Shanga has a population of approximately 7,471 people. This is roughly 0.206% of Kebbi's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kebbi.
The interactive satellite map of Shanga is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.2137, 4.5794 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Shanga in Kebbi. For broader context, explore the Kebbi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Shanga is Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, roughly 143 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Shanga is approximately 144 km (89 mi) from Birnin Kebbi, the capital of Kebbi, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kebbi.
Shanga sits at an elevation of approximately 167 meters (548 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kebbi.
The closest cities to Shanga include Samanaji, Besse, Gulbin Kuka. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Shanga, sunrise is at 06:30 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM, giving a day length of 12h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Shanga's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Shanga is approximately 1,248 km (776 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 500 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Shanga — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Alele, Wallis And Futuna, roughly 241 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.
Shanga is approximately 399 km (248 mi) SE of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
