Current Date And Time In Yelwa, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:35:22 WAT
State: Plateau State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 13,234
District: Shendam
Explore the interactive satellite map of Yelwa, a city in Plateau 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 Yelwa — 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 Yelwa.
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) | 8.8333° N | 9.6333° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.8333 | 9.6333 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 49' 60" N | 9° 37' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 49.9998' N | 9° 37.9998' E |
| City | Yelwa |
| State | Plateau State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Shendam |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 13,234 |
| Elevation | 221 m / 725 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.8333, 9.6333 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Yelwa 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 Plateau State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shendam | Plateau State | NW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Mabudi | Plateau State | SE | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Tunkus | Plateau State | N | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Langtang | Plateau State | NE | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Kwolla | Plateau State | W | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Baap | Plateau State | W | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 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 Plateau State, the home state of Yelwa, along with each city's aerial distance from Jos, Plateau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos | 9.9285° N | 8.8921° E | 1,186 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pankshin | 9.3254° N | 9.4352° E | 1,235 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bukuru | 9.794° N | 8.864° E | 1,277 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Langtang | 9.1416° N | 9.791° E | 328 m | 132 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bokkos | 9.2992° N | 8.9947° E | 1,336 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Amper | 9.3551° N | 9.7012° E | 461 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vom | 9.7291° N | 8.7914° E | 1,275 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Panyam | 9.4076° N | 9.2148° E | 1,133 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kwolla | 8.9036° N | 9.2909° E | 269 m | 122 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dengi | 9.3687° N | 9.9622° E | 384 m | 133 km | 🗺 View Map |
Yakubu Gowon Airport IATA: JOS 123 km (76 mi) from Yelwa |
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The exact GPS location of Yelwa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Plateau 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 Plateau 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 Yelwa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Yelwa 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
Yelwa sits within Plateau 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 Yelwa 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 Plateau State. › Browse every city in Plateau State
Coordinates for Yelwa 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 Yelwa are latitude 8.8333° and longitude 9.6333°. In directional format: 8.8333° N, 9.6333° E. These coordinates mark the center of Yelwa in Plateau State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Yelwa is a city in Plateau State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Shendam. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Yelwa sits at: Latitude 8° 49' 60" N and Longitude 9° 37' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Yelwa has a population of approximately 13,234 people. This is roughly 0.241% of Plateau State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Plateau State.
The interactive satellite map of Yelwa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.8333, 9.6333 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Yelwa in Plateau State. For broader context, explore the Plateau State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Yelwa is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), roughly 123 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Yelwa is approximately 146 km (91 mi) from Jos, the capital of Plateau State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Plateau State.
Yelwa sits at an elevation of approximately 221 meters (725 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Plateau State.
The closest cities to Yelwa include Shendam, Mabudi, Tunkus. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Yelwa, sunrise is at 06:12 AM and sunset is at 06:40 PM, giving a day length of 12h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Yelwa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Yelwa is approximately 983 km (611 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,060 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Yelwa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fakaofo, Tokelau, roughly 112 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.
Yelwa is approximately 236 km (147 mi) W of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
