Current Date And Time In Akure, Nigeria
Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:10:19 WAT
State: Ondo State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 730,000
District: Akure South
Explore the interactive satellite map of Akure, a city in Ondo 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 Akure — 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 Akure.
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) | 7.2526° N | 5.1931° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.2526 | 5.1931 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 15' 9" N | 5° 11' 35" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 15.1536' N | 5° 11.5872' E |
| City | Akure |
| State | Ondo State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Akure South |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Founded | 1150-01-01 |
| Population | 730,000 |
| Area (km²) | 991.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 382.63 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 736.63 /km² |
| Elevation | 353 m / 1,158 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.2526, 5.1931 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Akure 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 Ondo State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilare | Ondo State | NW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Ita-Ogbolu | Ondo State | NE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Idanre | Ondo State | SW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Igbara-Oke | Ondo State | NW | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Bolorunduro | Ondo State | W | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Ile-Oluji | Ondo State | W | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 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 Ondo State, the home state of Akure, along with each city's aerial distance from Akure, Ondo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikare | 7.5259° N | 5.7534° E | 423 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ondo | 7.0932° N | 4.8353° E | 263 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Owo | 7.1962° N | 5.5868° E | 348 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Idanre | 7.1127° N | 5.1159° E | 332 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ode | 7.7899° N | 5.7117° E | 529 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ore | 6.7472° N | 4.8761° E | 76 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Agbabu | 6.5886° N | 4.8343° E | 12 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ilare | 7.3507° N | 5.1133° E | 348 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ifon | 6.9297° N | 5.7737° E | 184 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bolorunduro | 7.1659° N | 4.9637° E | 275 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
Akure Airport IATA: AKR 12 km (7 mi) from Akure |
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| 🗺 Map of Ondo |
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| 🗺 Map of Ore |
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The exact GPS location of Akure gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ondo 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 Ondo 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 Akure are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Akure 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
Akure sits within Ondo 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 Akure 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 Ondo State. › Browse every city in Ondo State
Coordinates for Akure 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 Akure are latitude 7.2526° and longitude 5.1931°. In directional format: 7.2526° N, 5.1931° E. These coordinates mark the center of Akure in Ondo State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Akure is a city in Ondo State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Akure South. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Akure sits at: Latitude 7° 15' 9" N and Longitude 5° 11' 35" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Akure has a population of approximately 730,000 people. This is roughly 14.038% of Ondo State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ondo State.
The interactive satellite map of Akure is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.2526, 5.1931 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Akure in Ondo State. For broader context, explore the Ondo State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Akure is Akure Airport (AKR), roughly 12 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Akure sits at an elevation of approximately 353 meters (1,158 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ondo State.
The closest cities to Akure include Ilare, Ita-Ogbolu, Idanre. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Akure, sunrise is at 06:31 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM, giving a day length of 12h 24m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Akure's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Akure is approximately 807 km (502 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 573 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Akure — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Atafu Village, Tokelau, roughly 290 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.
Akure is approximately 323 km (201 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.
