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Current Date And Time In Kaura Namoda, Nigeria

Monday, 27 July 2026
22:20:41 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 69,725
District: Kaura Namoda

🌎 Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, Nigeria – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Kaura Namoda, a city in Zamfara State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Kaura Namoda — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameKaura Namoda
District / CountyKaura Namoda
StateZamfara State
CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population69,725
Area868.00 km² (335.14 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Zamfara State#2 of 12 cities with population data
Currency
NameNigerian Naira
Code ISO-4217NGN
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+234
International Exit Prefix009
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ng
Elevation
In Meter396
In Feet1,299
GPS Coordinates
Latitude12.59
Longitude6.59
Decimal Degrees (DD)12.594° N 6.586° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)12° 35' 37" N 6° 35' 11" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)12° 35.62' N 6° 35.19' E
Location Context
Distance to Zamfara State Capital48 km South of Gusau
Nearest City in Another CountryMadarounfa, Niger (101 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🔥 06:17 AM
Sunset🌅 07:02 PM
Day Length12h 45m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Lagos

Kaura Namoda – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State

Kaura Namoda is a city situated in Zamfara State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Kaura Namoda, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Kaura Namoda 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 Zamfara State

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Kaura Namoda

The latitude and longitude of Kaura Namoda pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 396 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Kaura Namoda on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Kaura Namoda

Kaura Namoda 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

💰 Currency Used in Kaura Namoda

Payments and pricing in Kaura Namoda 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. › Kaura Namoda exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Kaura Namoda

To ring a number in Kaura Namoda 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 Kaura Namoda and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Kaura Namoda's Standing Within Zamfara State

By recorded population, Kaura Namoda ranks #2 of 12 cities in Zamfara State. It lies about 48 km South of Gusau, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Zamfara State market. › Cities near Kaura Namoda

📊 How This Kaura Namoda Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Kaura Namoda into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Kaura Namoda to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Zamfara State market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Kaura Namoda. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kaura Namoda

👥 What is the population of Kaura Namoda?

Kaura Namoda has a recorded population of approximately 69,725 people. That places it #2 of 12 cities with population data in Zamfara State. Browse more cities in Zamfara State for comparison.

📐 How large is Kaura Namoda in square kilometers?

Kaura Namoda spans approximately 868.00 square kilometers (335.14 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Kaura Namoda in?

Kaura Namoda sits within Kaura Namoda, is part of Zamfara State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Kaura Namoda in?

Kaura Namoda keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:17 AM and sets around 07:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Kaura Namoda?

Businesses and shops in Kaura Namoda price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Kaura Namoda currency page.

📍 How far is Kaura Namoda from the state capital?

Kaura Namoda is about 48 km South of Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State. See cities near Kaura Namoda for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Kaura Namoda lands you closest to Madarounfa, Niger, about 101 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Kaura Namoda sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.