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Funtua, Katsina State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Funtua, Nigeria

Friday, 14 August 2026
12:58:30 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 136,811
District: Funtua

📍 Cities Near To Funtua


Find cities, states and countries closest to Funtua 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 Funtua.

📍 Funtua 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 Funtua from our regional database:

State / RegionKatsina State
DistrictFuntua
Total Population136,811
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude11.5235° N
Center Longitude7.3117° E
Elevation709 m (2,326 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Katsina State#2 of 19
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Anchau Anchau83 133 72
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Anka Anka102 164 89
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bagwai Bagwai71 114 62
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bakin Kasuan Gwari Bakin Kasuan Gwari85 136 74
South (S)
National Flag Of Bakori Bakori8 13 7
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bakura Bakura127 205 110
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bangi Bangi111 179 97
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Barakin Rafin Gora Barakin Rafin Gora151 244 132
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bassa Bassa146 235 127
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Batagarawa Batagarawa98 157 85
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Batsari Batsari85 137 74
North (N)
National Flag Of Baure Baure133 214 115
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bebeji Bebeji65 105 57
East (E)
National Flag Of Bena Bena95 152 82
West (W)
National Flag Of Bichi Bichi80 128 69
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Funtua


States and regions closest to Katsina State (home state of Funtua), 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 Bauchi Bauchi207 333 180
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of FCT FCT243 391 211
South (S)
National Flag Of Gombe State Gombe State279 448 242
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Jigawa State Jigawa State125 202 109
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kaduna State Kaduna State139 223 120
South (S)
National Flag Of Kano State Kano State75 120 65
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kebbi Kebbi231 372 201
West (W)
National Flag Of Kwara State Kwara State323 519 280
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Maradi Region Maradi Region99 159 86
North (N)
National Flag Of Nasarawa State Nasarawa State271 436 235
South (S)

🌎 Countries Near To Funtua


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Funtua (You)Katsina State136,811
BakoriKatsina State12,60412.8ENE
DandumeKatsina State21.5WSW
GiwaKaduna State27.6SSE
DanjaKatsina State9,73631.7ESE
FaskariKatsina State37.7NW
KafurKatsina State43.5ENE
SabuwaKatsina State44.1SSW
MalumfashiKatsina State70,70944.8NE
HunkuyiKaduna State8,46546.6SE
KankaraKatsina State9,60946.6NNE

🏆 Katsina State City Rankings

How does Funtua 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 Funtua appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Katsina670,000
Funtua ⭐136,811
Malumfashi70,709
Daura25,289
Jibia14,424
Runka12,665
Bakori12,604
Dutsin-Ma12,595
Zango12,371
Wagini9,986

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Faskari1,750.00
Mashi905.00
Kurfi572.00
Dutsin-Ma527.00
Batagarawa433.00
Bindawa398.00
Safana282.00
Katsina142.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Katsina4,718.31
Dutsin-Ma23.90
Mashi8.67
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kaduna International Airport
IATA: KAD
92 km (57 mi) from Funtua
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 Katsina State Cities
Funtua ranks #2 of 19 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Funtua Sits on the Map

Funtua sits inside Katsina State, Nigeria and ranks #2 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.

📏 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 Funtua 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 Funtua 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 Funtua and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Funtua against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Katsina State city rankings

🌎 Beyond Funtua: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Funtua

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Funtua?

See the Cities Near To Funtua 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.

How is the distance from Funtua to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Funtua. 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.

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

Funtua ranks #2 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Funtua?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Funtua is Kaduna International Airport (KAD), about 92 km (57 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.