
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.
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 / Region | Zamfara State |
| District | Talata Mafara |
| Total Population | 39,045 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 12.5684° N |
| Center Longitude | 6.0623° E |
| Elevation | 316 m (1,037 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Zamfara State | #3 of 12 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Aliero | 109 | 176 | 95 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Anka | 33 | 53 | 28 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Argungu | 104 | 168 | 91 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Augie | 101 | 163 | 88 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Bakori | 116 | 186 | 100 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bakura | 16 | 26 | 14 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Balle | 112 | 180 | 97 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Batagarawa | 107 | 172 | 93 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Batsari | 81 | 130 | 70 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Bena | 89 | 143 | 77 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Binji | 90 | 145 | 78 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Birni N Konni | 101 | 162 | 88 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Birnin Magaji | 56 | 90 | 49 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Bodinga | 64 | 104 | 56 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Bukkuyum | 50 | 80 | 43 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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.
| 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 Talata Mafara'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 Talata Mafara. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talata Mafara (You) | Zamfara State | 39,045 | — | — |
| Maradun | Zamfara State | — | 19.7 | E |
| Bakura | Zamfara State | — | 25.9 | NW |
| Maru | Zamfara State | 11,496 | 45.3 | SE |
| Anka | Zamfara State | 11,641 | 52.7 | SSW |
| Gandi | Sokoto | 13,940 | 55.9 | NW |
| Tureta | Sokoto | — | 56.3 | W |
| Kaura Namoda | Zamfara State | 69,725 | 57.0 | E |
| Moriki | Zamfara State | 28,735 | 57.3 | NE |
| Bungudu | Zamfara State | — | 62.9 | ESE |
| Shinkafi | Zamfara State | 9,324 | 73.9 | NE |
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 ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| 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 |
Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport IATA: SKO 100 km (62 mi) from Talata Mafara |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.