Current Date And Time In Gwio Kura, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:49:55 WAT
State: Yobe State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 7,091
District: Barde
Explore the interactive satellite map of Gwio Kura, 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 Gwio Kura — 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 Gwio Kura.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.6748° N | 11.0669° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.6748 | 11.0669 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 40' 29" N | 11° 4' 1" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 40.4874' N | 11° 4.014' E |
| City | Gwio Kura |
| State | Yobe State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Barde |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 7,091 |
| Elevation | 342 m / 1,122 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.6748, 11.0669 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gwio Kura 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gashua | Yobe State | N | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Jajimaji | Yobe State | NW | 38 km | 23 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Gorgoram | Yobe State | W | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Jakusko | Yobe State | SW | 46 km | 29 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Dapchi | Yobe State | SE | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Nguru | Yobe State | W | 70 km | 44 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 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 Yobe State, the home state of Gwio Kura, 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 Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gashua | 12.874° N | 11.0406° E | 339 m | 160 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nguru | 12.877° N | 10.4554° E | 349 m | 206 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Potiskum | 11.7139° N | 11.0811° E | 427 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Daura | 11.5541° N | 11.406° E | 484 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Damaturu | 11.747° N | 11.9608° E | 371 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Geidam | 12.8944° N | 11.9265° E | 329 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kumagunnam | 13.155° N | 10.6347° E | 346 m | 213 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dapchi | 12.4954° N | 11.4998° E | 341 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gorgoram | 12.6396° N | 10.7042° E | 348 m | 169 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Machina | 13.1364° N | 10.0492° E | 366 m | 259 km | 🗺 View Map |
Maiduguri International Airport IATA: MIU 237 km (147 mi) from Gwio Kura |
The exact GPS location of Gwio Kura 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 — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Yobe 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 Gwio Kura are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Gwio Kura 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
Gwio Kura 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Gwio Kura 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
Coordinates for Gwio Kura 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 Gwio Kura are latitude 12.6748° and longitude 11.0669°. In directional format: 12.6748° N, 11.0669° E. These coordinates mark the center of Gwio Kura in Yobe State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Gwio Kura is a city in Yobe State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Barde. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Gwio Kura sits at: Latitude 12° 40' 29" N and Longitude 11° 4' 1" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Gwio Kura has a population of approximately 7,091 people. This is roughly 0.158% of Yobe State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Yobe State.
The interactive satellite map of Gwio Kura is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.6748, 11.0669 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gwio Kura in Yobe State. For broader context, explore the Yobe State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Gwio Kura is Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), roughly 237 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Gwio Kura is approximately 142 km (88 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.
Gwio Kura sits at an elevation of approximately 342 meters (1,122 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Yobe State.
The closest cities to Gwio Kura include Gashua, Jajimaji, Gorgoram. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Gwio Kura, sunrise is at 06:02 AM and sunset is at 06:39 PM, giving a day length of 12h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gwio Kura's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Gwio Kura is approximately 1,411 km (877 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,202 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Gwio Kura — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Faleasao, American Samoa, roughly 183 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.
Gwio Kura is approximately 560 km (348 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.
