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Katagum, Bauchi, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Katagum, Nigeria

Thursday, 20 August 2026
05:46:37 WAT
State: Bauchi
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 10,602
District: Zaki

📍 Cities Near To Katagum


Find cities, states and countries closest to Katagum in Bauchi, Nigeria with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Katagum.

📍 Katagum Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Katagum from our regional database:

State / RegionBauchi
DistrictZaki
Total Population10,602
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude12.2851° N
Center Longitude10.3503° E
Elevation362 m (1,188 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Bauchi#10 of 23
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ajingi Ajingi91 147 79
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Albasu Albasu92 148 80
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Auyo Auyo28 45 24
West (W)
National Flag Of Azare Azare44 70 38
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Babban Gida Babban Gida96 155 84
East (E)
National Flag Of Babura Babura96 155 83
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bajoga Bajoga123 198 107
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bara Bara130 209 113
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Birnin Kudu Birnin Kudu82 133 72
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Birniwa Birniwa36 58 31
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Buji Buji58 93 50
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chakwama Chakwama68 110 59
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Damagum Damagum79 127 68
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Dambam Dambam48 78 42
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Dapchi Dapchi79 127 69
East (E)

🏳️ States Near To Katagum


States and regions closest to Bauchi (home state of Katagum), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Adamaoua Adamaoua310 498 269
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Adamawa Adamawa187 301 162
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Benue State Benue State218 352 190
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Borno State Borno State250 402 217
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Diffa Diffa280 451 243
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Edo State Edo State368 593 320
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Enugu State Enugu State308 496 267
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of FCT FCT205 331 178
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Gombe State Gombe State92 148 80
East (E)
National Flag Of Jigawa State Jigawa State103 166 89
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Katagum


Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Katagum's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Benin Benin434 698 377
West (W)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso728 1,172 632
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon278 447 241
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic856 1,378 744
East (E)
National Flag Of Chad Chad809 1,302 702
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo1,278 2,057 1,110
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea525 845 456
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon712 1,146 619
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana667 1,074 579
West (W)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast978 1,574 849
West (W)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Katagum. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Bauchi, Nigeria.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Katagum (You)Bauchi10,602
GamawaBauchi13,54926.4SE
HadejiaJigawa State110,75338.4WNW
AuyoJigawa State45.0W
Kiri KasammaJigawa State46.5NNW
JakuskoYobe State47.0ENE
Kafin HausaJigawa State12,60948.0W
GuriJigawa State49.8N
MallammaduriJigawa State11,15652.8NW
GorgoramYobe State12,47055.0NE
MadaraBauchi10,01557.2S

🏆 Bauchi City Rankings

How does Katagum rank within Bauchi? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Katagum appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Bauchi693,700
Azare105,687
Kari18,812
Darazo18,415
Lere14,620
Misau13,957
Gamawa13,549
Dindima13,356
Zalanga12,070
Katagum ⭐10,602

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
IATA: KAN
200 km (124 mi) from Katagum
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Bauchi Cities
Katagum ranks #10 of 23 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Katagum? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Katagum Sits on the Map

Katagum sits inside Bauchi, Nigeria and ranks #10 of 23 cities in Bauchi by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Katagum to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Katagum outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Katagum and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Katagum against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Bauchi city rankings

🌎 Beyond Katagum: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Katagum and the countries closest to Katagum by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Nigeria. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Katagum, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Katagum at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Katagum

If you're stringing together stops in Bauchi, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Katagum — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Katagum MapView the Katagum map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Katagum Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Bauchi OverviewExplore the Bauchi state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Nigeria Country DataGet complete Nigeria data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Katagum

Which cities are closest to Katagum?

See the Cities Near To Katagum table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Bauchi by population and density.

How is the distance from Katagum to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Katagum and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Katagum map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Katagum will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Katagum to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Katagum?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Katagum. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Bauchi city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Katagum compare in size to the cities near it?

Katagum ranks #10 of 23 cities in Bauchi by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Katagum?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Katagum is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), about 200 km (124 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.