Current Date And Time In Balle, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:08:00 WAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Balle, a city in Sokoto, 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 Balle — 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 Balle.
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) | 13.4703° N | 4.6812° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 13.4703 | 4.6812 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 28' 13" N | 4° 40' 52" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 28.2174' N | 4° 40.8714' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balle 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 Sokoto.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binji | Sokoto | SE | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Gidan Madi | Sokoto | SE | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Silame | Sokoto | S | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Raka | Sokoto | E | 52 km | 32 mi | ~52m | 🗺 View |
| Gwadabawa | Sokoto | E | 62 km | 38 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Wamako | Sokoto | SE | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 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 Sokoto, the home state of Balle, along with each city's aerial distance from Sokoto, Sokoto'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sokoto | 13.0627° N | 5.2432° E | 296 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tambuwal | 12.4059° N | 4.6461° E | 261 m | 98 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gwadabawa | 13.3582° N | 5.2381° E | 270 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Illela | 13.7306° N | 5.2978° E | 272 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gandi | 12.9636° N | 5.7434° E | 278 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wurno | 13.2905° N | 5.4237° E | 273 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dange | 12.8531° N | 5.3457° E | 344 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Goronyo | 13.4423° N | 5.6723° E | 279 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rabah | 13.1226° N | 5.5076° E | 265 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Binji | 13.2229° N | 4.9089° E | 250 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport IATA: SKO 84 km (52 mi) from Balle |
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The exact GPS location of Balle gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sokoto. 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 Sokoto 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 Balle are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Balle 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
Balle sits within Sokoto, 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 Balle 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 Sokoto. › Browse every city in Sokoto
Coordinates for Balle 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 Balle are latitude 13.4703° and longitude 4.6812°. In directional format: 13.4703° N, 4.6812° E. These coordinates mark the center of Balle in Sokoto and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Balle is a city in Sokoto, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Gudu. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Balle sits at: Latitude 13° 28' 13" N and Longitude 4° 40' 52" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Balle is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 13.4703, 4.6812 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balle in Sokoto. For broader context, explore the Sokoto state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Balle is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO), roughly 84 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Balle is approximately 76 km (47 mi) from Sokoto, the capital of Sokoto, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sokoto.
Balle sits at an elevation of approximately 240 meters (787 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sokoto.
The closest cities to Balle include Binji, Gidan Madi, Silame. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Balle, sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 07:05 PM, giving a day length of 12h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balle's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balle is approximately 1,500 km (932 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 507 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balle — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Liku, Wallis And Futuna, roughly 94 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.
Balle is approximately 579 km (360 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.
