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Gulma, Kebbi, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Gulma, Nigeria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:37:51 WAT
State: Kebbi
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 6,719
District: Argungu

📍 Cities Near To Gulma


Find cities, states and countries closest to Gulma in Kebbi, 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 Gulma.

📍 Gulma 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 Gulma from our regional database:

State / RegionKebbi
DistrictArgungu
Total Population6,719
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude12.6423° N
Center Longitude4.3555° E
Elevation214 m (702 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Kebbi#17 of 18
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aliero Aliero26 41 22
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Angara-Débou Angara-Débou126 203 110
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Anka Anka112 181 97
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Argungu Argungu13 22 12
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Augie Augie24 38 21
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bagudo Bagudo86 138 75
South (S)
National Flag Of Bakura Bakura102 165 89
East (E)
National Flag Of Baléyara Baléyara123 198 107
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Balle Balle61 99 53
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bena Bena142 229 123
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Besse Besse95 153 83
South (S)
National Flag Of Binji Binji55 88 48
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Birni N Konni Birni N Konni100 161 87
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Birnin Gaouré Birnin Gaouré102 164 89
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Birnin Kebbi Birnin Kebbi17 27 15
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Gulma


States and regions closest to Kebbi (home state of Gulma), 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 Alibori Alibori140 226 122
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Atakora Atakora205 331 178
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Borgou Borgou223 359 193
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Centrale Centrale337 543 293
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Donga Donga254 409 221
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Dosso Region Dosso Region72 117 63
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Est Est223 359 193
West (W)
National Flag Of FCT FCT318 511 276
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kaduna State Kaduna State277 445 240
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kara Kara284 457 247
Southwest (SW)

🌎 Countries Near To Gulma


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Gulma (You)Kebbi6,719
ArgunguKebbi45,58421.6ENE
Birnin KebbiKebbi108,16427.1SW
GwanduKebbi10,01834.9ESE
AugieKebbi38.2NE
KalgoKebbi38.9SSW
TambuwalSokoto20,93241.1SE
TambawelSokoto41.1SE
AlieroKebbi41.3SSE
JegaKebbi73,49546.7S
KangiwaKebbi11,70159.1W

🏆 Kebbi City Rankings

How does Gulma rank within Kebbi? 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 Gulma appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Birnin Kebbi108,164
Jega73,495
Argungu45,584
Kamba25,568
Zuru24,338
Dakingari12,558
Kangiwa11,701
Bin Yauri11,501
Gwandu10,018
Maiyama10,014

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport
18 km (11 mi) from Gulma
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 Kebbi Cities
Gulma ranks #17 of 18 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Gulma Sits on the Map

Gulma sits inside Kebbi, Nigeria and ranks #17 of 18 cities in Kebbi 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 Gulma 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 Gulma 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 Gulma and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Gulma against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kebbi city rankings

🌎 Beyond Gulma: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Gulma

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Gulma?

See the Cities Near To Gulma 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 Kebbi by population and density.

How is the distance from Gulma to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Gulma ranks #17 of 18 cities in Kebbi 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 Gulma?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Gulma is Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, about 18 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.