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Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Find cities, states and countries closest to Dawakin Tofa in Kano 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 Dawakin Tofa.
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 Dawakin Tofa from our regional database:
| State / Region | Kano State |
| District | Dawakin Tofa |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 12.1045° N |
| Center Longitude | 8.33° E |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bagwai | 14 | 22 | 12 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Bichi | 11 | 17 | 9 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Dambatta | 26 | 42 | 23 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Dawakin Kudu | 26 | 42 | 22 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Gwarzo | 30 | 48 | 26 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Kabo | 20 | 33 | 18 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Kano | 15 | 23 | 13 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Karaye | 31 | 49 | 27 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Koguna | 21 | 34 | 18 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Kumbotso | 19 | 30 | 16 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Kunchi | 28 | 45 | 24 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Kura | 24 | 38 | 21 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Kusada | 34 | 55 | 30 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Madobi | 23 | 37 | 20 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Minjibir | 23 | 37 | 20 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Kano State (home state of Dawakin Tofa), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Adamawa | 312 | 502 | 271 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Bauchi | 134 | 215 | 116 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| FCT | 217 | 349 | 189 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Gombe State | 205 | 329 | 178 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Jigawa State | 56 | 91 | 49 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Kaduna State | 110 | 176 | 95 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Katsina State | 75 | 120 | 65 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Maradi Region | 160 | 257 | 139 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Nasarawa State | 225 | 363 | 196 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Niger State | 235 | 378 | 204 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Dawakin Tofa's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Benin | 434 | 698 | 377 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Burkina Faso | 728 | 1,172 | 632 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Cameroon | 278 | 447 | 241 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Central African Republic | 856 | 1,378 | 744 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Chad | 809 | 1,302 | 702 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Democratic Republic Of The Congo | 1,278 | 2,057 | 1,110 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Equatorial Guinea | 525 | 845 | 456 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Gabon | 712 | 1,146 | 619 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Ghana | 667 | 1,074 | 579 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Ivory Coast | 978 | 1,574 | 849 | West (W) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Dawakin Tofa. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kano State, Nigeria.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Dawakin Tofa (You) | Kano State | — | — | — |
| Tofa | Kano State | — | 8.1 | SW |
| Bichi | Kano State | — | 17.4 | NW |
| Rimin Gado | Kano State | — | 17.7 | SSW |
| Ungogo | Kano State | — | 18.0 | E |
| Bagwai | Kano State | — | 21.9 | WNW |
| Kano | Kano State | 4,910,000 | 23.4 | ESE |
| Kumbotso | Kano State | — | 30.4 | SE |
| Kabo | Kano State | — | 32.6 | SSW |
| Koguna | Kano State | — | 33.7 | NNE |
| Minjibir | Kano State | — | 36.6 | ENE |
How does Dawakin Tofa rank within Kano 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 Dawakin Tofa appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport IATA: KAN 22 km (14 mi) from Dawakin Tofa |
Dawakin Tofa sits inside Kano State, Nigeria. 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Dawakin Tofa and the countries closest to Dawakin Tofa 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Dawakin Tofa, 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 Dawakin Tofa at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Kano State, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Dawakin Tofa — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Dawakin Tofa 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 Kano State by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Dawakin Tofa 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 Dawakin Tofa map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Dawakin Tofa 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.
It's the bearing from Dawakin Tofa 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Dawakin Tofa. 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 Kano State city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Dawakin Tofa is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), about 22 km (14 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.