Current Date And Time In Talata Mafara, Nigeria
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
10:45:37 WAT
State: Zamfara State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 39,045
District: Talata Mafara
Explore the interactive satellite map of Talata Mafara, 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 Talata Mafara — 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 Talata Mafara.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.5684° N | 6.0623° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.5684 | 6.0623 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 34' 6" N | 6° 3' 44" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 34.1046' N | 6° 3.735' E |
| City | Talata Mafara |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Talata Mafara |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 39,045 |
| Elevation | 316 m / 1,037 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.5684, 6.0623 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Talata Mafara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maradun | Zamfara State | E | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Bakura | Zamfara State | NW | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Maru | Zamfara State | SE | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| Anka | Zamfara State | S | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Kaura Namoda | Zamfara State | E | 57 km | 35 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Moriki | Zamfara State | NE | 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 Zamfara State, the home state of Talata Mafara, 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 |
| 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 |
| Maru | 12.3336° N | 6.4037° E | 381 m | 34 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 100 km (62 mi) from Talata Mafara |
The exact GPS location of Talata Mafara 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 Talata Mafara are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Talata Mafara 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
Talata Mafara 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 Talata Mafara 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 Talata Mafara 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 Talata Mafara are latitude 12.5684° and longitude 6.0623°. In directional format: 12.5684° N, 6.0623° E. These coordinates mark the center of Talata Mafara in Zamfara State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Talata Mafara is a city in Zamfara State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Talata Mafara. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Talata Mafara sits at: Latitude 12° 34' 6" N and Longitude 6° 3' 44" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Talata Mafara has a population of approximately 39,045 people. This is roughly 0.710% 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 Talata Mafara is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.5684, 6.0623 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Talata Mafara in Zamfara State. For broader context, explore the Zamfara State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Talata Mafara is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO), roughly 100 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Talata Mafara is approximately 79 km (49 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.
Talata Mafara sits at an elevation of approximately 316 meters (1,037 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 Talata Mafara include Maradun, Bakura, Maru. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Talata Mafara, sunrise is at 06:20 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM, giving a day length of 12h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Talata Mafara's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Talata Mafara is approximately 1,399 km (869 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 659 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Talata Mafara — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Neiafu, Samoa, roughly 170 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.
Talata Mafara is approximately 421 km (261 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.
