
Find cities, states and countries closest to Akwanga in Nasarawa 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 Akwanga.
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 Akwanga from our regional database:
| State / Region | Nasarawa State |
| District | Akwanga |
| Total Population | 15,985 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 8.9108° N |
| Center Longitude | 8.4066° E |
| Elevation | 454 m (1,490 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Nasarawa State | #5 of 7 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Abaji | 104 | 168 | 91 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Abejukolo | 95 | 152 | 82 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Abocho | 134 | 216 | 117 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Abuja | 63 | 101 | 55 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Agwam | 21 | 34 | 18 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Amper | 93 | 150 | 81 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Angware | 89 | 143 | 77 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ankpa | 117 | 188 | 102 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Awe | 75 | 121 | 65 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Baap | 57 | 92 | 50 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Bakin Kasuan Gwari | 123 | 198 | 107 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Barakin Rafin Gora | 77 | 125 | 67 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Barkin Ladi | 55 | 88 | 47 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bassa | 75 | 120 | 65 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bauchi | 138 | 221 | 119 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Nasarawa State (home state of Akwanga), 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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| Abia State | 216 | 347 | 187 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Akwa Ibom State | 249 | 401 | 217 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Anambra | 180 | 289 | 156 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bauchi | 168 | 270 | 146 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bayelsa State | 155 | 249 | 135 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bayelsa State | 296 | 477 | 257 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Benue State | 88 | 142 | 77 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Centre | 360 | 579 | 312 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cross River State | 184 | 296 | 160 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Delta | 248 | 399 | 215 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Akwanga'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 | ||
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| Benin | 434 | 698 | 377 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Burkina Faso | 728 | 1,172 | 632 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Cameroon | 278 | 447 | 241 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Central African Republic | 856 | 1,378 | 744 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Chad | 809 | 1,302 | 702 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Democratic Republic Of The Congo | 1,278 | 2,057 | 1,110 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Equatorial Guinea | 525 | 845 | 456 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Gabon | 712 | 1,146 | 619 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Ghana | 667 | 1,074 | 579 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ivory Coast | 978 | 1,574 | 849 | West (W) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Akwanga. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Akwanga (You) | Nasarawa State | 15,985 | — | — |
| Wamba | Nasarawa State | 27,137 | 21.9 | E |
| Nasarawa Egon | Nasarawa State | — | 26.5 | SSE |
| Garaku | Nasarawa State | — | 31.2 | WSW |
| Agwam | Kaduna State | — | 33.7 | N |
| Gwantu | Kaduna State | — | 35.8 | N |
| Lafia | Nasarawa State | 127,236 | 47.9 | SSE |
| Doma | Nasarawa State | 15,097 | 57.8 | S |
| Keffi | Nasarawa State | 85,911 | 59.0 | W |
| Jemaa | Kaduna State | — | 61.1 | N |
| Obi | Nasarawa State | — | 72.5 | SE |
How does Akwanga rank within Nasarawa 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 Akwanga appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Yakubu Gowon Airport IATA: JOS 96 km (59 mi) from Akwanga |
Akwanga sits inside Nasarawa State, Nigeria and ranks #5 of 7 cities in Nasarawa 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 Akwanga and the countries closest to Akwanga 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 Akwanga, 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 Akwanga at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Nasarawa State, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Akwanga — 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 Akwanga 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 Nasarawa 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 Akwanga 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 Akwanga 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 Akwanga 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 Akwanga. 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 Nasarawa State city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Akwanga ranks #5 of 7 cities in Nasarawa 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 Akwanga is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), about 96 km (59 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.