Current Date And Time In Lau, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:51:54 WAT
State: Taraba State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 12,657
District: Lau
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lau, a city in Taraba 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 Lau — 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 Lau.
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) | 9.2083° N | 11.2754° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.2083 | 11.2754 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 12' 30" N | 11° 16' 31" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 12.4962' N | 11° 16.5246' E |
| City | Lau |
| State | Taraba State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Lau |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 12,657 |
| Elevation | 132 m / 433 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 9.2083, 11.2754 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lau 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 Taraba State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karim Lamido | Taraba State | NW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Lankoviri | Taraba State | SE | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Jalingo | Taraba State | S | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Pantisawa | Taraba State | SE | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Sunkani | Taraba State | S | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Zing | Taraba State | SE | 57 km | 36 mi | ~57m | 🗺 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 Taraba State, the home state of Lau, along with each city's aerial distance from Jalingo, Taraba 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalingo | 8.8937° N | 11.3596° E | 208 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wukari | 7.8714° N | 9.7779° E | 189 m | 208 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ibi | 8.1812° N | 9.7443° E | 109 m | 194 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gembu | 6.7256° N | 11.2565° E | 1,599 m | 241 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Beli | 7.8587° N | 10.9719° E | 183 m | 123 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gassol | 8.5354° N | 10.4462° E | 132 m | 108 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mutum Biyu | 8.6414° N | 10.7736° E | 146 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baissa | 7.2309° N | 10.6244° E | 248 m | 202 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Riti | 7.9084° N | 9.6169° E | 127 m | 221 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Donga | 7.7218° N | 10.0453° E | 136 m | 195 km | 🗺 View Map |
Yola Airport IATA: YOL 127 km (79 mi) from Lau |
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The exact GPS location of Lau gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Taraba 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 Taraba 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 Lau are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lau 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
Lau sits within Taraba 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 Lau 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 Taraba State. › Browse every city in Taraba State
Coordinates for Lau 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 Lau are latitude 9.2083° and longitude 11.2754°. In directional format: 9.2083° N, 11.2754° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lau in Taraba State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lau is a city in Taraba State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Lau. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lau sits at: Latitude 9° 12' 30" N and Longitude 11° 16' 31" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lau has a population of approximately 12,657 people. This is roughly 0.316% of Taraba State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Taraba State.
The interactive satellite map of Lau is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.2083, 11.2754 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lau in Taraba State. For broader context, explore the Taraba State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lau is Yola Airport (YOL), roughly 127 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lau is approximately 36 km (22 mi) from Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Taraba State.
Lau sits at an elevation of approximately 132 meters (433 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Taraba State.
The closest cities to Lau include Karim Lamido, Lankoviri, Jalingo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lau, sunrise is at 06:05 AM and sunset is at 06:34 PM, giving a day length of 12h 28m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lau's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lau is approximately 1,025 km (637 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,239 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lau — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fakaofo, Tokelau, roughly 274 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.
Lau is approximately 415 km (258 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.
