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Current Date And Time In Babban Gida, Nigeria

Friday, 07 August 2026
07:37:06 WAT
State: Yobe State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Tarmua

🗺 Map of Babban Gida, Yobe State, Nigeria – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Babban Gida, a city in Yobe 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 Babban Gida β€” 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 Babban Gida.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Babban Gida, Yobe State

📍 LATITUDE
12.155°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
11.771°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)12.1548° N11.7709° E
Signed Decimal Degrees12.154811.7709
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)12° 9' 17" N11° 46' 15" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)12° 9.2892' N11° 46.254' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Babban Gida Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:59 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:37 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 38m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:18 PM
Calculated for today (07 Aug 2026) from Babban Gida’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Babban Gida’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,353 km
(841 mi) • Babban Gida is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
1,281 km
(796 mi) • Babban Gida is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
12.155° S, 168.229° W
The point exactly opposite Babban Gida through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Babban Gida, you'd surface nearest to Faleasao, American Samoa, about 269 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Babban Gida

📍 Location Details

CityBabban Gida
StateYobe State
CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
DistrictTarmua
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Elevation355 m / 1,165 ft
GPS (DD)12.1548, 11.7709

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Babban Gida

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Yobe State
Parent Country: Nigeria

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Babban Gida 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 Yobe State.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
LajereYobe StateSW41 km25 mi~41m🗺 View
DapchiYobe StateNW48 km30 mi~48m🗺 View
DamaturuYobe StateSE50 km31 mi~50m🗺 View
DankalwaYobe StateSE64 km40 mi~1h 4m🗺 View
DamagumYobe StateSW71 km44 mi~1h 11m🗺 View
GujbaYobe StateS75 km47 mi~1h 15m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Babban Gida to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Damaturu
50 km (31 mi)
SE of Babban Gida • ~50m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Abuja
580 km (361 mi)
SW of Babban Gida • ~9h 40m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Yobe State

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Yobe State, the home state of Babban Gida, along with each city's aerial distance from Damaturu, Yobe State's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Gashua12.874° N11.0406° E339 m160 km🗺 View Map
Nguru12.877° N10.4554° E349 m206 km🗺 View Map
Potiskum11.7139° N11.0811° E427 m96 km🗺 View Map
Daura11.5541° N11.406° E484 m64 km🗺 View Map
Damaturu11.747° N11.9608° E371 m0 km🗺 View Map
Geidam12.8944° N11.9265° E329 m128 km🗺 View Map
Kumagunnam13.155° N10.6347° E346 m213 km🗺 View Map
Dapchi12.4954° N11.4998° E341 m97 km🗺 View Map
Gorgoram12.6396° N10.7042° E348 m169 km🗺 View Map
Machina13.1364° N10.0492° E366 m259 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Maiduguri International Airport
IATA: MIU
146 km (91 mi) from Babban Gida
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🌍 Babban Gida Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Babban Gida Matter

The exact GPS location of Babban Gida gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Yobe 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 β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Yobe State state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Babban Gida Mapping

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 Babban Gida are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Babban Gida

The satellite view of Babban Gida 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

🌎 Regional Position of Babban Gida in Yobe State

Babban Gida sits within Yobe 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Babban Gida Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Babban Gida 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 Yobe State. › Browse every city in Yobe State

💻 Using Babban Gida Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Babban Gida 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

📊 How to Use Babban Gida Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Babban Gida directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Babban Gida. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Yobe State CitiesAccess the full city directory for Yobe State ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Babban Gida Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Babban Gida?

The GPS coordinates of Babban Gida are latitude 12.1548° and longitude 11.7709°. In directional format: 12.1548° N, 11.7709° E. These coordinates mark the center of Babban Gida in Yobe State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Babban Gida located?

Babban Gida is a city in Yobe State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Tarmua. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Babban Gida?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Babban Gida sits at: Latitude 12° 9' 17" N and Longitude 11° 46' 15" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

🗺 How can I view Babban Gida on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Babban Gida is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.1548, 11.7709 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Babban Gida in Yobe State. For broader context, explore the Yobe State state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Babban Gida?

The nearest airport to Babban Gida is Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), roughly 146 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Babban Gida from Damaturu?

Babban Gida is approximately 50 km (31 mi) from Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Yobe State.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Babban Gida?

Babban Gida sits at an elevation of approximately 355 meters (1,165 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Yobe State.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Babban Gida?

The closest cities to Babban Gida include Lajere, Dapchi, Damaturu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Babban Gida today?

Today in Babban Gida, sunrise is at 05:59 AM and sunset is at 06:37 PM, giving a day length of 12h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Babban Gida's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Babban Gida from the Equator?

Babban Gida is approximately 1,353 km (841 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,281 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Babban Gida?

The antipodal point of Babban Gida — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Faleasao, American Samoa, roughly 269 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.

🚗 How far is Babban Gida from Abuja, the capital of Nigeria?

Babban Gida is approximately 580 km (361 mi) SW of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.