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Magumeri, Borno State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Magumeri, Nigeria

Thursday, 20 August 2026
06:38:21 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 19,363
District: Magumeri

📍 Cities Near To Magumeri


Find cities, states and countries closest to Magumeri in Borno State, 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 Magumeri.

📍 Magumeri 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 Magumeri from our regional database:

State / RegionBorno State
DistrictMagumeri
Total Population19,363
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude12.1145° N
Center Longitude12.8262° E
Elevation336 m (1,102 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Borno State#8 of 24
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abadam Abadam108 174 94
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Askira Askira101 163 88
South (S)
National Flag Of Azare Azare116 186 100
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Babban Gida Babban Gida71 115 62
West (W)
National Flag Of Bajoga Bajoga129 207 112
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bama Bama71 115 62
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Banki Banki87 139 75
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bara Bara112 181 98
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Benisheikh Benisheikh31 50 27
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Biu Biu112 181 97
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bornu Yassu Bornu Yassu21 33 18
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bosso Bosso114 184 99
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Buni Yadi Buni Yadi80 129 70
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chibok Chibok86 138 75
South (S)
National Flag Of Damagum Damagum105 169 91
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Magumeri


States and regions closest to Borno State (home state of Magumeri), 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 Adamawa Adamawa184 296 160
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Barh el Gazel Barh el Gazel322 518 280
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bauchi Bauchi250 402 217
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Chari-Baguirmi Chari-Baguirmi219 352 190
East (E)
National Flag Of Diffa Diffa105 169 91
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Far North Far North134 215 116
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gombe State Gombe State169 273 147
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Hadjer-Lamis Hadjer-Lamis244 393 212
East (E)
National Flag Of Jigawa State Jigawa State257 413 223
West (W)
National Flag Of Kanem Kanem256 413 223
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Magumeri


Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Magumeri'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 Magumeri. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Borno State, Nigeria.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Magumeri (You)Borno State19,363
Bornu YassuBorno State5,81133.2WNW
KagaBorno State37.8E
GubioBorno State42.9N
MaiduguriBorno State1,110,00046.7SE
KhaddamariBorno State48.7ESE
BenisheikhBorno State9,82549.8SW
GajiramBorno State59.3NE
DankalwaYobe State5,73080.9WSW
YajiwaBorno State6,88081.8S
KondugaBorno State13,40082.3SE

🏆 Borno State City Rankings

How does Magumeri rank within Borno State? 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 Magumeri appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Maiduguri1,110,000
Bama118,121
Biu95,005
Gamboru84,672
Dikwa29,026
Damboa21,571
Monguno20,297
Magumeri ⭐19,363
Kukawa16,077
Marte15,707

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Damboa6,219.00
Bama4,997.00
Kukawa4,842.00
Mafa2,869.00
Monguno1,913.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Bama23.64
Monguno10.61
Damboa3.47
Kukawa3.32
✈️ Nearest Airport
Maiduguri International Airport
IATA: MIU
40 km (25 mi) from Magumeri
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 Borno State Cities
Magumeri ranks #8 of 24 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Magumeri Sits on the Map

Magumeri sits inside Borno State, Nigeria and ranks #8 of 24 cities in Borno State 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 Magumeri 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 Magumeri 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 Magumeri and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Magumeri against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Borno State city rankings

🌎 Beyond Magumeri: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Magumeri and the countries closest to Magumeri 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 Magumeri, 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 Magumeri at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Magumeri

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Magumeri MapView the Magumeri map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Magumeri Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Borno State OverviewExplore the Borno State 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 Magumeri

Which cities are closest to Magumeri?

See the Cities Near To Magumeri 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 Borno State by population and density.

How is the distance from Magumeri to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Magumeri 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 Magumeri 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 Magumeri 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 Magumeri 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 Magumeri?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Magumeri. 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 Borno State city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Magumeri ranks #8 of 24 cities in Borno State 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 Magumeri?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Magumeri is Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), about 40 km (25 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.