Current Date And Time In Okene, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:16:56 WAT
State: Kogi State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 479,178
District: Okene
Explore the interactive satellite map of Okene, a city in Kogi 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 Okene — 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 Okene.
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) | 7.5512° N | 6.2359° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.5512 | 6.2359 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 33' 4" N | 6° 14' 9" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 33.0732' N | 6° 14.1534' E |
| City | Okene |
| State | Kogi State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Okene |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 479,178 |
| Area (km²) | 328.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 126.64 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,460.91 /km² |
| Elevation | 384 m / 1,260 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.5512, 6.2359 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Okene 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 Kogi State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogaminana | Kogi State | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Obangede | Kogi State | NW | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Akpafa | Kogi State | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Adogo | Kogi State | E | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Kabba | Kogi State | NW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Iyara | Kogi State | NW | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 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 Kogi State, the home state of Okene, along with each city's aerial distance from Lokoja, Kogi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogaminana | 7.5938° N | 6.218° E | 247 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Idah | 7.1135° N | 6.7387° E | 73 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lokoja | 7.7969° N | 6.7405° E | 53 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kabba | 7.8272° N | 6.075° E | 436 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Egbe | 8.219° N | 5.5076° E | 351 m | 144 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ajaokuta | 7.5623° N | 6.655° E | 52 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Isanlu-Itedoijowa | 8.2734° N | 5.8353° E | 309 m | 113 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Icheu | 7.7067° N | 6.7718° E | 47 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ankpa | 7.4025° N | 7.632° E | 334 m | 108 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dekina | 7.6897° N | 7.0438° E | 141 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
Akure Airport IATA: AKR 109 km (67 mi) from Okene |
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The exact GPS location of Okene gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kogi 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 Kogi 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 Okene are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Okene 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
Okene sits within Kogi 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 Okene 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 Kogi State. › Browse every city in Kogi State
Coordinates for Okene 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 Okene are latitude 7.5512° and longitude 6.2359°. In directional format: 7.5512° N, 6.2359° E. These coordinates mark the center of Okene in Kogi State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Okene is a city in Kogi State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Okene. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Okene sits at: Latitude 7° 33' 4" N and Longitude 6° 14' 9" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Okene has a population of approximately 479,178 people. This is roughly 7.729% of Kogi State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kogi State.
The interactive satellite map of Okene is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.5512, 6.2359 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Okene in Kogi State. For broader context, explore the Kogi State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Okene is Akure Airport (AKR), roughly 109 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Okene is approximately 62 km (38 mi) from Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kogi State.
Okene sits at an elevation of approximately 384 meters (1,260 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kogi State.
The closest cities to Okene include Ogaminana, Obangede, Akpafa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Okene, sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 06:52 PM, giving a day length of 12h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Okene's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Okene is approximately 841 km (522 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 688 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Okene — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Atafu Village, Tokelau, roughly 176 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.
Okene is approximately 217 km (135 mi) NE of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
