Current Date And Time In Dutsin-Ma, Nigeria
Sunday, 09 August 2026
22:06:42 WAT
State: Katsina State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 12,595
District: Dutsin Ma
Find cities, states and countries closest to Dutsin-Ma in Katsina 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 Dutsin-Ma.
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 Dutsin-Ma from our regional database:
| State / Region | Katsina State |
| District | Dutsin Ma |
| Total Population | 12,595 |
| Land Area | 527.00 km² |
| Population Density | 23.90 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 12.4539° N |
| Center Longitude | 7.4972° E |
| Elevation | 544 m (1,785 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Katsina State | #8 of 19 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Batsari | 27 | 43 | 23 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bindawa | 26 | 41 | 22 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Charanchi | 22 | 35 | 19 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Dan Musa | 17 | 28 | 15 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Jikamshi | 27 | 43 | 23 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Kangiwa | 9 | 14 | 8 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Kankia | 23 | 37 | 20 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Kurfi | 15 | 24 | 13 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Matazu | 19 | 31 | 17 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Musawa | 25 | 41 | 22 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Rimi | 31 | 50 | 27 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Runka | 13 | 20 | 11 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Safana | 6 | 10 | 5 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Wagini | 26 | 42 | 23 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Katsina State (home state of Dutsin-Ma), 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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| Bauchi | 207 | 333 | 180 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| FCT | 243 | 391 | 211 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Gombe State | 279 | 448 | 242 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Jigawa State | 125 | 202 | 109 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Kaduna State | 139 | 223 | 120 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Kano State | 75 | 120 | 65 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Kebbi | 231 | 372 | 201 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Kwara State | 323 | 519 | 280 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
| Maradi Region | 99 | 159 | 86 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Nasarawa State | 271 | 436 | 235 | South (S) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Dutsin-Ma'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 Dutsin-Ma. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Katsina State, Nigeria.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Dutsin-Ma (You) | Katsina State | 12,595 | — | — |
| Safana | Katsina State | — | 10.2 | WSW |
| Kangiwa | Katsina State | — | 14.1 | ENE |
| Runka | Katsina State | 12,665 | 20.4 | W |
| Kurfi | Katsina State | — | 23.7 | N |
| Dan Musa | Katsina State | — | 27.8 | SW |
| Matazu | Katsina State | — | 31.0 | SE |
| Charanchi | Katsina State | — | 34.9 | NE |
| Kankia | Katsina State | — | 36.8 | ENE |
| Musawa | Katsina State | 8,904 | 40.7 | SSE |
| Bindawa | Katsina State | — | 41.5 | NE |
How does Dutsin-Ma rank within Katsina 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 Dutsin-Ma appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Katsina | 670,000 |
| Funtua | 136,811 |
| Malumfashi | 70,709 |
| Daura | 25,289 |
| Jibia | 14,424 |
| Runka | 12,665 |
| Bakori | 12,604 |
| Dutsin-Ma ⭐ | 12,595 |
| Zango | 12,371 |
| Wagini | 9,986 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Faskari | 1,750.00 |
| Mashi | 905.00 |
| Kurfi | 572.00 |
| Dutsin-Ma ⭐ | 527.00 |
| Batagarawa | 433.00 |
| Bindawa | 398.00 |
| Safana | 282.00 |
| Katsina | 142.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Katsina | 4,718.31 |
| Dutsin-Ma ⭐ | 23.90 |
| Mashi | 8.67 |
Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport IATA: DKA 64 km (40 mi) from Dutsin-Ma |
Dutsin-Ma sits inside Katsina State, Nigeria and ranks #8 of 19 cities in Katsina 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Dutsin-Ma and the countries closest to Dutsin-Ma 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 Dutsin-Ma, 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 Dutsin-Ma at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Katsina State, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Dutsin-Ma — 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 Dutsin-Ma 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 Katsina 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 Dutsin-Ma 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 Dutsin-Ma 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 Dutsin-Ma 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Dutsin-Ma. 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 Katsina State city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Dutsin-Ma ranks #8 of 19 cities in Katsina State by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Dutsin-Ma is Umaru Musa Yar'adua Airport (DKA), about 64 km (40 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.