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Auna, Niger State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Auna, Nigeria

Thursday, 13 August 2026
09:27:01 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 8,590
District: Magama

📍 Cities Near To Auna


Find cities, states and countries closest to Auna in Niger 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 Auna.

📍 Auna 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 Auna from our regional database:

State / RegionNiger State
DistrictMagama
Total Population8,590
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude10.1881° N
Center Longitude4.7232° E
Elevation198 m (650 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Niger State#16 of 23
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Agaie Agaie136 219 118
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ago-Amodu Ago-Amodu132 212 115
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Agwara Agwara37 60 32
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Alapa Alapa111 179 96
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Babana Babana64 103 56
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Badeggi Badeggi124 200 108
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bagudo Bagudo91 146 79
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bangi Bangi87 140 76
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bena Bena112 180 97
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Besse Besse77 124 67
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bida Bida116 187 101
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bin Yauri Bin Yauri41 67 36
North (N)
National Flag Of Bode Saadu Bode Saadu86 139 75
South (S)
National Flag Of Bokani Bokani61 99 53
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Dabai Dabai95 153 82
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To Auna


States and regions closest to Niger State (home state of Auna), 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 Alibori205 329 178
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Anambra Anambra272 438 236
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Atakora Atakora273 440 237
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Atlantique Atlantique323 520 280
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bayelsa State Bayelsa State302 487 263
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Benue State Benue State280 450 243
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Borgou Borgou194 312 168
West (W)
National Flag Of Collines Collines251 405 218
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Donga Donga267 430 232
West (W)
National Flag Of Dosso Region Dosso Region267 430 232
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Auna


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Auna (You)Niger State8,590
WaraKebbi11.8WNW
New ShagunnuNiger State7,34932.5WNW
NaskoNiger State39.2NNE
New BussaNiger State41.0SW
WawaNiger State10,20046.8SW
IbetoNiger State15,56556.8NE
AgwaraNiger State59.7NNW
Bin YauriKebbi11,50166.8N
YelwaKebbi72.0N
KontagoraNiger State98,75485.2ENE

🏆 Niger State City Rankings

How does Auna rank within Niger 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 Auna appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Minna425,000
Bida400,000
Suleja162,135
Kontagora98,754
Baro26,821
Zungeru24,447
Tegina24,037
Mokwa21,128
Babana17,617
Rijau16,613

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Lapai3,051.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Lapai5.39
✈️ Nearest Airport
General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport
IATA: ILR
196 km (122 mi) from Auna
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 Niger State Cities
Auna ranks #16 of 23 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Auna Sits on the Map

Auna sits inside Niger State, Nigeria and ranks #16 of 23 cities in Niger 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 Auna 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 Auna 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 Auna and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Auna against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Niger State city rankings

🌎 Beyond Auna: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Auna

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Auna?

See the Cities Near To Auna 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 Niger State by population and density.

How is the distance from Auna to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Auna ranks #16 of 23 cities in Niger 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 Auna?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Auna is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), about 196 km (122 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.