
Find cities, states and countries closest to Dan Sadau in Zamfara 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 Dan Sadau.
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 Dan Sadau from our regional database:
| State / Region | Zamfara State |
| District | Maru |
| Total Population | 7,568 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 11.2962° N |
| Center Longitude | 6.4952° E |
| Elevation | 502 m (1,647 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Zamfara State | #12 of 12 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Anka | 68 | 110 | 59 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bakin Kasuan Gwari | 87 | 140 | 76 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bakori | 65 | 105 | 57 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Bakura | 106 | 171 | 92 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bangi | 55 | 89 | 48 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Batsari | 113 | 182 | 98 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bena | 38 | 61 | 33 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Bindawa | 130 | 209 | 113 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Birnin Gwari | 44 | 70 | 38 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Birnin Magaji | 91 | 147 | 79 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bodinga | 140 | 226 | 122 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bukkuyum | 91 | 146 | 79 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bungudu | 67 | 108 | 58 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Chafe | 54 | 87 | 47 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Charanchi | 126 | 203 | 110 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Zamfara State (home state of Dan Sadau), 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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| Alibori | 246 | 397 | 214 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Bauchi | 275 | 443 | 239 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Borgou | 294 | 474 | 256 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Collines | 375 | 604 | 326 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Dosso Region | 202 | 325 | 175 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| FCT | 232 | 374 | 202 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Jigawa State | 214 | 344 | 186 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Kaduna State | 157 | 253 | 136 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Kano State | 158 | 254 | 137 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Katsina State | 97 | 156 | 84 | East (E) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Dan Sadau'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 Dan Sadau. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Dan Sadau (You) | Zamfara State | 7,568 | — | — |
| Sofo-Birnin-Gwari | Kaduna State | 22,380 | 44.1 | SE |
| Sauri | Zamfara State | 13,445 | 57.3 | NNE |
| Bena | Kebbi | 8,361 | 61.1 | W |
| Mando | Kaduna State | 7,500 | 64.9 | S |
| Sabuwa | Katsina State | — | 69.6 | E |
| Birnin Gwari | Kaduna State | — | 70.5 | S |
| Dandume | Katsina State | — | 71.1 | ENE |
| Faskari | Katsina State | — | 75.0 | NE |
| Wasagu | Kebbi | 8,157 | 76.8 | W |
| Kusheriki | Niger State | 6,941 | 84.6 | S |
How does Dan Sadau rank within Zamfara 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 Dan Sadau appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Gusau | 226,857 |
| Kaura Namoda | 69,725 |
| Talata Mafara | 39,045 |
| Gummi | 38,744 |
| Moriki | 28,735 |
| Sauri | 13,445 |
| Anka | 11,641 |
| Maru | 11,496 |
| Tsafe | 9,367 |
| Shinkafi | 9,324 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Zurmi | 2,834.00 |
| Tsafe | 1,698.00 |
| Kaura Namoda | 868.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Kaura Namoda | 80.33 |
| Tsafe | 5.52 |
Kaduna International Airport IATA: KAD 112 km (70 mi) from Dan Sadau |
Dan Sadau sits inside Zamfara State, Nigeria and ranks #12 of 12 cities in Zamfara 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 Dan Sadau and the countries closest to Dan Sadau 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 Dan Sadau, 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 Dan Sadau at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Zamfara State, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Dan Sadau — 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 Dan Sadau 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 Zamfara 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 Dan Sadau 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 Dan Sadau 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 Dan Sadau 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 Dan Sadau. 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 Zamfara State city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Dan Sadau ranks #12 of 12 cities in Zamfara 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 Dan Sadau is Kaduna International Airport (KAD), about 112 km (70 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.