Current Date And Time In Maru, Nigeria
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
11:29:44 WAT
State: Zamfara State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 11,496
District: Maru
Explore the interactive satellite map of Maru, a city in Zamfara 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 Maru — 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 Maru.
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) | 12.3336° N | 6.4037° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.3336 | 6.4037 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 20' 1" N | 6° 24' 13" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 20.016' N | 6° 24.2232' E |
| City | Maru |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Maru |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 11,496 |
| Elevation | 381 m / 1,250 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.3336, 6.4037 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Maru 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 Zamfara State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bungudu | Zamfara State | SE | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Maradun | Zamfara State | NW | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Gusau | Zamfara State | SE | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Kaura Namoda | Zamfara State | NE | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Guidan Makeri | Zamfara State | E | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Talata Mafara | Zamfara State | NW | 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 Zamfara State, the home state of Maru, along with each city's aerial distance from Gusau, Zamfara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gusau | 12.1702° N | 6.6641° E | 451 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kaura Namoda | 12.5937° N | 6.5865° E | 396 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Talata Mafara | 12.5684° N | 6.0623° E | 316 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gummi | 12.1448° N | 5.1178° E | 233 m | 168 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Moriki | 12.8741° N | 6.4875° E | 353 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sauri | 11.7266° N | 6.7837° E | 612 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anka | 12.1135° N | 5.9268° E | 318 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tsafe | 11.9578° N | 6.9208° E | 565 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shinkafi | 13.073° N | 6.5057° E | 329 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kwatarkwashi | 12.1408° N | 6.822° E | 483 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport IATA: SKO 145 km (90 mi) from Maru |
The exact GPS location of Maru gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Zamfara 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 Zamfara 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 Maru are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Maru 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
Maru sits within Zamfara 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 Maru 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 Zamfara State. › Browse every city in Zamfara State
Coordinates for Maru 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 Maru are latitude 12.3336° and longitude 6.4037°. In directional format: 12.3336° N, 6.4037° E. These coordinates mark the center of Maru in Zamfara State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Maru is a city in Zamfara State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Maru. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Maru sits at: Latitude 12° 20' 1" N and Longitude 6° 24' 13" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Maru has a population of approximately 11,496 people. This is roughly 0.209% of Zamfara State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Zamfara State.
The interactive satellite map of Maru is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.3336, 6.4037 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Maru in Zamfara State. For broader context, explore the Zamfara State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Maru is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO), roughly 145 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Maru is approximately 34 km (21 mi) from Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Zamfara State.
Maru sits at an elevation of approximately 381 meters (1,250 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Zamfara State.
The closest cities to Maru include Bungudu, Maradun, Gusau. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Maru, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 07:02 PM, giving a day length of 12h 43m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Maru's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Maru is approximately 1,373 km (853 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 696 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Maru — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sataua, Samoa, roughly 164 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.
Maru is approximately 383 km (238 mi) S of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
