Current Date And Time In Koton-Karfe, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:40:36 WAT
State: Kogi State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 10,709
District: Kogi
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Koton-Karfe, a city in Kogi State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Koton-Karfe — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Koton-Karfe | |
| District / County | Kogi | |
| State | Kogi State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 10,709 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Kogi State | #12 of 16 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 | 135 | |
| In Feet | 443 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 8.09 | |
| Longitude | 6.8 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.088° N 6.799° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 5' 18" N 6° 47' 56" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 5.3' N 6° 47.93' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kogi State Capital | 33 km South of Lokoja | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mamfe, Cameroon (380 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 | 🔥 06:24 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:51 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Koton-Karfe is a city situated in Kogi State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Kogi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Koton-Karfe 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 Kogi State
The latitude and longitude of Koton-Karfe pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 135 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Koton-Karfe on the map
Koton-Karfe 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 Koton-Karfe 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. › Koton-Karfe exchange rates
To ring a number in Koton-Karfe 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 Koton-Karfe and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Koton-Karfe ranks #12 of 16 cities in Kogi State. It lies about 33 km South of Lokoja, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kogi State market. › Cities near Koton-Karfe
Koton-Karfe has a recorded population of approximately 10,709 people. That places it #12 of 16 cities with population data in Kogi State. Browse more cities in Kogi State for comparison.
Koton-Karfe sits within Kogi, is part of Kogi State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Koton-Karfe keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:24 AM and sets around 06:51 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Koton-Karfe price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Koton-Karfe currency page.
Koton-Karfe is about 33 km South of Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State. See cities near Koton-Karfe for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Koton-Karfe lands you closest to Mamfe, Cameroon, about 380 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Koton-Karfe sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
