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Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Talata Mafara, Nigeria

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
08:48:41 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 39,045
District: Talata Mafara

📍 Cities Near To Talata Mafara


Find cities, states and countries closest to Talata Mafara 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 Talata Mafara.

📍 Talata Mafara 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 Talata Mafara from our regional database:

State / RegionZamfara State
DistrictTalata Mafara
Total Population39,045
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude12.5684° N
Center Longitude6.0623° E
Elevation316 m (1,037 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Zamfara State#3 of 12
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aliero Aliero109 176 95
West (W)
National Flag Of Anka Anka33 53 28
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Argungu Argungu104 168 91
West (W)
National Flag Of Augie Augie101 163 88
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bakori Bakori116 186 100
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bakura Bakura16 26 14
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Balle Balle112 180 97
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Batagarawa Batagarawa107 172 93
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Batsari Batsari81 130 70
East (E)
National Flag Of Bena Bena89 143 77
South (S)
National Flag Of Binji Binji90 145 78
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Birni N Konni Birni N Konni101 162 88
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Birnin Magaji Birnin Magaji56 90 49
East (E)
National Flag Of Bodinga Bodinga64 104 56
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bukkuyum Bukkuyum50 80 43
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Talata Mafara


States and regions closest to Zamfara State (home state of Talata Mafara), 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 Alibori246 397 214
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bauchi Bauchi275 443 239
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Borgou Borgou294 474 256
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Collines Collines375 604 326
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Dosso Region Dosso Region202 325 175
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of FCT FCT232 374 202
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Jigawa State Jigawa State214 344 186
East (E)
National Flag Of Kaduna State Kaduna State157 253 136
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kano State Kano State158 254 137
East (E)
National Flag Of Katsina State Katsina State97 156 84
East (E)

🌎 Countries Near To Talata Mafara


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Talata Mafara (You)Zamfara State39,045
MaradunZamfara State19.7E
BakuraZamfara State25.9NW
MaruZamfara State11,49645.3SE
AnkaZamfara State11,64152.7SSW
GandiSokoto13,94055.9NW
TuretaSokoto56.3W
Kaura NamodaZamfara State69,72557.0E
MorikiZamfara State28,73557.3NE
BunguduZamfara State62.9ESE
ShinkafiZamfara State9,32473.9NE

🏆 Zamfara State City Rankings

How does Talata Mafara 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 Talata Mafara appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Gusau226,857
Kaura Namoda69,725
Talata Mafara ⭐39,045
Gummi38,744
Moriki28,735
Sauri13,445
Anka11,641
Maru11,496
Tsafe9,367
Shinkafi9,324

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Zurmi2,834.00
Tsafe1,698.00
Kaura Namoda868.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Kaura Namoda80.33
Tsafe5.52
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA: SKO
100 km (62 mi) from Talata Mafara
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 Zamfara State Cities
Talata Mafara ranks #3 of 12 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Talata Mafara Sits on the Map

Talata Mafara sits inside Zamfara State, Nigeria and ranks #3 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.

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

🌎 Beyond Talata Mafara: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Talata Mafara

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Talata Mafara?

See the Cities Near To Talata Mafara 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.

How is the distance from Talata Mafara to nearby places calculated?

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

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

How does Talata Mafara compare in size to the cities near it?

Talata Mafara ranks #3 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Talata Mafara?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Talata Mafara is Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO), about 100 km (62 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.