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Nasarawa, Nasarawa State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Nasarawa, Nigeria

Friday, 14 August 2026
19:12:17 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 30,949
District: Nasarawa

📍 Cities Near To Nasarawa


Find cities, states and countries closest to Nasarawa 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 Nasarawa.

📍 Nasarawa 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 Nasarawa from our regional database:

State / RegionNasarawa State
DistrictNasarawa
Total Population30,949
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude8.539° N
Center Longitude7.7082° E
Elevation185 m (607 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Nasarawa State#3 of 7
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abaji Abaji52 84 46
West (W)
National Flag Of Abejukolo Abejukolo48 78 42
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Abocho Abocho83 134 72
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Abuja Abuja39 62 34
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Adogo Adogo110 177 96
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Adoru Adoru114 184 99
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Agaie Agaie100 161 87
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Agenebode Agenebode121 195 105
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Agwam Agwam66 107 58
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ajaka Ajaka112 180 97
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ajaokuta Ajaokuta99 159 86
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Akpafa Akpafa130 209 113
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Akwanga Akwanga54 87 47
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Aliade Aliade101 162 88
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Angware Angware138 223 120
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Nasarawa


States and regions closest to Nasarawa State (home state of Nasarawa), 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 Abia State Abia State216 347 187
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Akwa Ibom State Akwa Ibom State249 401 217
South (S)
National Flag Of Anambra Anambra180 289 156
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bauchi Bauchi168 270 146
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bayelsa State Bayelsa State296 477 257
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bayelsa State Bayelsa State155 249 135
South (S)
National Flag Of Benue State Benue State88 142 77
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Centre Centre360 579 312
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cross River State Cross River State184 296 160
South (S)
National Flag Of Delta Delta248 399 215
Southwest (SW)

🌎 Countries Near To Nasarawa


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Nasarawa (You)Nasarawa State30,949
KeffiNasarawa State85,91138.7NNE
BugaNasarawa State9,91342.5W
KaruNasarawa State52.6N
GarakuNasarawa State57.7NE
BuganaKogi State9,73761.6SSW
AbujaFCT2,690,00062.3NNW
KujeFCT97,36765.0NW
TotoNasarawa State71.4WSW
DomaNasarawa State15,09773.0ESE
ObagajiBenue State75.3SSE

🏆 Nasarawa State City Rankings

How does Nasarawa 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 Nasarawa appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Lafia127,236
Keffi85,911
Nasarawa ⭐30,949
Wamba27,137
Akwanga15,985
Doma15,097
Buga9,913

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Obi967.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
IATA: ABV
71 km (44 mi) from Nasarawa
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 Nasarawa State Cities
Nasarawa ranks #3 of 7 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Nasarawa Sits on the Map

Nasarawa sits inside Nasarawa State, Nigeria and ranks #3 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.

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

🌎 Beyond Nasarawa: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Nasarawa

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Nasarawa?

See the Cities Near To Nasarawa 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.

How is the distance from Nasarawa to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Nasarawa ranks #3 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Nasarawa?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Nasarawa is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), about 71 km (44 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.