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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.