Current Date And Time In Akwanga, Nigeria
Friday, 31 July 2026
14:26:59 WAT
State: Nasarawa State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 15,985
District: Akwanga
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Akwanga, a city in Nasarawa State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Akwanga — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Akwanga | |
| District / County | Akwanga | |
| State | Nasarawa State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 15,985 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Nasarawa State | #5 of 7 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 | 454 | |
| In Feet | 1,490 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 8.91 | |
| Longitude | 8.41 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.911° N 8.407° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 54' 39" N 8° 24' 24" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 54.65' N 8° 24.39' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Nasarawa State Capital | 48 km South-Southeast of Lafia | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Wum, Cameroon (335 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 | 🌅 06:49 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 32m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Akwanga is a city situated in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Akwanga, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Akwanga 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 Nasarawa State
The latitude and longitude of Akwanga pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 454 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Akwanga on the map
Akwanga 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 Akwanga 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. › Akwanga exchange rates
To ring a number in Akwanga 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 Akwanga and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Akwanga ranks #5 of 7 cities in Nasarawa State. It lies about 48 km South-Southeast of Lafia, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Nasarawa State market. › Cities near Akwanga
Akwanga has a recorded population of approximately 15,985 people. That places it #5 of 7 cities with population data in Nasarawa State. Browse more cities in Nasarawa State for comparison.
Akwanga sits within Akwanga, is part of Nasarawa State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Akwanga keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:16 AM and sets around 06:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Akwanga price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Akwanga currency page.
Akwanga is about 48 km South-Southeast of Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State. See cities near Akwanga for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Akwanga lands you closest to Wum, Cameroon, about 335 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Akwanga sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
