Latitude and Longitude of Nigeria
6° 27' 14.7" N, 3° 23' 40.8" E
Located in West Africa, Nigeria straddles the equator and the Greenwich Meridian, positioning it in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Its geographic centroid is approximately at 6.45° N latitude and 3.39° E longitude, bordered by countries such as Benin, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, and featuring a diverse landscape that includes coastal regions, savannas, and mountainous areas. Coordinates for Nigeria are essential for various purposes, including navigation, geocoding applications, and mapping projects. Users may seek this information for effective planning related to time zones, travel logistics, or to precisely locate cities and sub-regions within the country for both personal and professional needs.
Nigeria Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 6.454070, 3.394670
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°27'14.7"N 3°23'40.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°27.244'N 3°23.680'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 31N 543641E 713416N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s14ktnzvt
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6FR5F93V+JVF
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:6.454070,3.394670
Major Cities in Nigeria
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 6.454070 | 3.394670 | 15,388,000 |
| Kano | 12.000120 | 8.516720 | 4,910,000 |
| Ibadan | 7.377560 | 3.905910 | 3,649,000 |
| Abuja | 9.057850 | 7.495080 | 2,690,000 |
| Port Harcourt | 4.777420 | 7.013400 | 2,120,000 |
| Kaduna | 10.526410 | 7.438790 | 1,850,000 |
| Benin City | 6.338150 | 5.625750 | 1,782,000 |
| Onitsha | 6.149780 | 6.785690 | 1,553,000 |
| Aba | 5.106580 | 7.366670 | 1,160,000 |
| Maiduguri | 11.846920 | 13.157120 | 1,110,000 |
| Ilorin | 8.496640 | 4.542140 | 1,080,000 |
| Sokoto | 13.062690 | 5.243220 | 1,040,000 |
| Jos | 9.928490 | 8.892120 | 1,040,000 |
| Zaria | 11.111280 | 7.722700 | 980,000 |
| Enugu | 6.441320 | 7.498830 | 950,000 |
| Warri | 5.517370 | 5.750060 | 910,000 |
| Oyo | 7.853670 | 3.932350 | 736,072 |
| Abeokuta | 7.155710 | 3.345090 | 735,000 |
| Akure | 7.252560 | 5.193120 | 730,000 |
| Bauchi | 10.310320 | 9.843880 | 693,700 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which region and continent is Nigeria located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Nigeria is situated in West Africa, part of the African continent. Its coordinates can be interpreted with latitude 6.45° N indicating its position north of the equator, and longitude 3.39° E showing its location east of the Prime Meridian.
What is Nigeria's time zone, and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Nigeria operates on West Africa Time (WAT), which is UTC+1. Its longitudinal span allows for a relatively uniform time zone across the country, despite its large size.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Nigeria using this country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Nigeria, use the latitude and longitude coordinates provided on the country page. You can enter these coordinates into mapping applications to identify specific locations within Nigeria.