Current Date And Time In Yashikira, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:30:55 WAT
State: Kwara State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 14,454
District: Baruten
Explore the interactive satellite map of Yashikira, a city in Kwara 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 Yashikira — 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 Yashikira.
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) | 9.7679° N | 3.398° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.7679 | 3.398 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 46' 5" N | 3° 23' 53" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 46.0764' N | 3° 23.88' E |
| City | Yashikira |
| State | Kwara State (Kwara) |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Baruten |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 14,454 |
| Elevation | 412 m / 1,352 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 9.7679, 3.398 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Yashikira 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 Kwara State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosubosu | Kwara State | SW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Gwasoro | Kwara State | S | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Suya | Kwara State | SW | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Kaiama | Kwara State | E | 62 km | 39 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Okuta | Kwara State | S | 65 km | 40 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 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 Kwara State, the home state of Yashikira, along with each city's aerial distance from Ilorin, Kwara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilorin | 8.4966° N | 4.5421° E | 320 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Offa | 8.1491° N | 4.7207° E | 419 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lafiagi | 8.853° N | 5.4164° E | 116 m | 104 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Patigi | 8.7285° N | 5.7556° E | 123 m | 136 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Okuta | 9.2187° N | 3.2012° E | 403 m | 168 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kaiama | 9.6053° N | 3.941° E | 325 m | 140 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jebba | 9.1197° N | 4.8236° E | 100 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bode Saadu | 8.939° N | 4.7823° E | 151 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Omu-Aran | 8.1339° N | 5.1003° E | 483 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ajasse Ipo | 8.2333° N | 4.8167° E | 402 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport IATA: ILR 190 km (118 mi) from Yashikira |
The exact GPS location of Yashikira gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kwara 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 Kwara 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 Yashikira are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Yashikira 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
Yashikira sits within Kwara 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 Yashikira 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 Kwara State. › Browse every city in Kwara State
Coordinates for Yashikira 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 Yashikira are latitude 9.7679° and longitude 3.398°. In directional format: 9.7679° N, 3.398° E. These coordinates mark the center of Yashikira in Kwara State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Yashikira is a city in Kwara State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Baruten. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Yashikira sits at: Latitude 9° 46' 5" N and Longitude 3° 23' 53" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Yashikira has a population of approximately 14,454 people. This is roughly 0.321% of Kwara State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kwara State.
The interactive satellite map of Yashikira is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.7679, 3.398 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Yashikira in Kwara State. For broader context, explore the Kwara State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Yashikira is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), roughly 190 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Yashikira is approximately 189 km (118 mi) from Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kwara State.
Yashikira sits at an elevation of approximately 412 meters (1,352 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kwara State.
The closest cities to Yashikira include Kosubosu, Gwasoro, Suya. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Yashikira, sunrise is at 06:36 AM and sunset is at 07:06 PM, giving a day length of 12h 30m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Yashikira's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Yashikira is approximately 1,087 km (676 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 373 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Yashikira — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mala'e, Wallis And Futuna, roughly 389 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.
Yashikira is approximately 456 km (284 mi) E of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
