Current Date And Time In Zamfara State, Nigeria
Monday, 27 July 2026
11:05:40 WAT
Capital: Gusau
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 5,500,000
Area: 39,762.00 km²
State Code: ZA
Find states and regions closest to Zamfara State in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Nigeria and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Nigeria
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 Zamfara State from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Sokoto | 88 mi | 142 km | 77 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Katsina State | 97 mi | 156 km | 84 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Kebbi | 138 mi | 222 km | 120 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Maradi Region | 142 mi | 228 km | 123 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Kaduna State | 157 mi | 253 km | 136 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Niger State | 157 mi | 253 km | 137 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Kano State | 158 mi | 254 km | 137 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Tahoua Region | 202 mi | 325 km | 175 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Dosso Region | 202 mi | 325 km | 175 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Jigawa State | 214 mi | 344 km | 186 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Zamfara State by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Zamfara State supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Cameroon | 278 mi | 447 km | 241 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Benin | 434 mi | 698 km | 377 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Equatorial Guinea | 525 mi | 845 km | 456 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Togo | 537 mi | 864 km | 466 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Niger | 590 mi | 950 km | 513 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Zamfara State. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Zamfara State (You) | Nigeria | 5,500,000 | 39,762 | 138.30 |
| Sokoto | Nigeria | 6,500,000 | 25,973 | 250.30 |
| Katsina State | Nigeria | 10,500,000 | 24,192 | 434.00 |
| Kebbi | Nigeria | 3,630,931 | 36,800 | 34.80 |
| Maradi Region | Niger | 3,117,810 | 35,100 | 45.65 |
| Kaduna State | Nigeria | 9,800,000 | 46,053 | 212.80 |
| Niger State | Nigeria | 7,800,000 | 76,363 | 102.10 |
| Kano State | Nigeria | 18,000,000 | 20,131 | 894.20 |
| Tahoua Region | Niger | 2,741,922 | 106,677 | 15.99 |
| Dosso Region | Niger | 2,078,339 | 31,002 | 26.44 |
| Jigawa State | Nigeria | 7,500,000 | 23,154 | 323.90 |
How does Zamfara State rank within Nigeria? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Zamfara State appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Kano State | 18,000,000 |
| Lagos | 10,601,345 |
| Katsina State | 10,500,000 |
| Kaduna State | 9,800,000 |
| Oyo State | 9,500,000 |
| Rivers State | 8,500,000 |
| Niger State | 7,800,000 |
| Benue State | 7,500,000 |
| Jigawa State | 7,500,000 |
| Borno State | 7,200,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Niger State | 76,363 |
| Borno State | 70,898 |
| Taraba State | 54,473 |
| Kaduna State | 46,053 |
| Bauchi | 45,837 |
| Yobe State | 45,750 |
| Zamfara State ⭐ | 39,762 |
| Adamawa | 36,917 |
| Kwara State | 36,825 |
| Kebbi | 36,800 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Lagos | 1,592.17 |
| Imo State | 1,175.40 |
| Akwa Ibom State | 960.20 |
| Kano State | 894.20 |
| Abia State | 791.10 |
| Enugu State | 768.10 |
| Rivers State | 767.30 |
| Bayelsa State | 617.30 |
| Ekiti State | 598.30 |
| Osun State | 594.50 |
Zamfara State is a state or region within Nigeria in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Zamfara State is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Zamfara State by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Nigeria page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Zamfara State using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Zamfara State.
Knowing the distance from Zamfara State to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Nigeria. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Zamfara State map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Zamfara State to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Zamfara State table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Zamfara State below the states table, or compare all Nigeria states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Nigeria state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.