Current Date And Time In Chakwama, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:45:28 WAT
State: Jigawa State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 200,000
District: Buji
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chakwama, a city in Jigawa State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Chakwama — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Chakwama | |
| District / County | Buji | |
| State | Jigawa State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 200,000 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Jigawa State | #1 of 15 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Nigerian Naira | |
| Code ISO-4217 | NGN | |
| Symbol | ₦ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +234 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 009 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ng | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 400 | |
| In Feet | 1,312 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 11.56 | |
| Longitude | 9.66 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.56° N 9.664° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 33' 35" N 9° 39' 51" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 33.58' N 9° 39.84' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Jigawa State Capital | 42 km West-Northwest of Dutse | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Dungas, Niger (171 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:09 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:43 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 34m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Chakwama is a city situated in Jigawa State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Buji, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Chakwama as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Jigawa State
The latitude and longitude of Chakwama pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 400 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chakwama on the map
Chakwama runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Chakwama run on Nigerian Naira (NGN), shown with the symbol ₦. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Chakwama exchange rates
To ring a number in Chakwama from outside Nigeria, dial +234 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Chakwama and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Chakwama ranks #1 of 15 cities in Jigawa State. It lies about 42 km West-Northwest of Dutse, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Jigawa State market. › Cities near Chakwama
Chakwama has a recorded population of approximately 200,000 people. That places it #1 of 15 cities with population data in Jigawa State. Browse more cities in Jigawa State for comparison.
Chakwama sits within Buji, is part of Jigawa State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Chakwama keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:09 AM and sets around 06:43 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Chakwama price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Chakwama currency page.
Chakwama is about 42 km West-Northwest of Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State. See cities near Chakwama for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Chakwama lands you closest to Dungas, Niger, about 171 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chakwama sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
