
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Wamba, 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 Wamba — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Wamba | |
| District / County | Wamba | |
| State | Nasarawa State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 27,137 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Nasarawa State | #4 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 | 388 | |
| In Feet | 1,273 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 8.94 | |
| Longitude | 8.6 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.942° N 8.603° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 56' 30" N 8° 36' 11" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 56.49' N 8° 36.19' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Nasarawa State Capital | 51 km South of Lafia | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Wum, Cameroon (327 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 | 🔥 06:14 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:49 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 34m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Wamba is a city situated in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Wamba, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Wamba 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 Wamba pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 388 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Wamba on the map
Wamba 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 Wamba 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. › Wamba exchange rates
To ring a number in Wamba 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 Wamba and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Wamba ranks #4 of 7 cities in Nasarawa State. It lies about 51 km South 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 Wamba
Wamba has a recorded population of approximately 27,137 people. That places it #4 of 7 cities with population data in Nasarawa State. Browse more cities in Nasarawa State for comparison.
Wamba sits within Wamba, is part of Nasarawa State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Wamba keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:14 AM and sets around 06:49 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Wamba price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Wamba currency page.
Wamba is about 51 km South of Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State. See cities near Wamba for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Wamba lands you closest to Wum, Cameroon, about 327 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Wamba sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.