
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kauru, a city in Kaduna State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kauru — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Kauru | |
| District / County | Kauru | |
| State | Kaduna State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| 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 | 649 | |
| In Feet | 2,129 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 10.58 | |
| Longitude | 8.15 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.576° N 8.151° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 34' 34" N 8° 9' 3" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 34.56' N 8° 9.06' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kaduna State Capital | 78 km West of Kaduna | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Magaria, Niger (282 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 | 🔥 06:16 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:48 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 31m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Kauru is a city situated in Kaduna State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Kauru, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kauru as a District Headquarters. 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 Kaduna State
The latitude and longitude of Kauru pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 649 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kauru on the map
Kauru 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 Kauru 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. › Kauru exchange rates
To ring a number in Kauru 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 Kauru and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
It lies about 78 km West of Kaduna, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kaduna State market. › Cities near Kauru
Kauru spans approximately 2,810.00 square kilometers (1,084.95 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Kauru sits within Kauru, is part of Kaduna State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Kauru keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:16 AM and sets around 06:48 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Kauru price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Kauru currency page.
Kauru is about 78 km West of Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State. See cities near Kauru for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Kauru lands you closest to Magaria, Niger, about 282 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kauru sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.