Aba, Nigeria — GPS Coordinates
5° 6' 23.7" N, 7° 22' 0.0" E
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,160,000 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
Located in southeastern Nigeria, Aba is situated at coordinates 5.1066° N latitude and 7.3667° E longitude. The city is inland, approximately 100 kilometers from the coastal city of Port Harcourt and is part of Abia State, which is known for its vibrant trade and commerce.
These coordinates can be applied in various practical ways, such as for obtaining driving directions to Aba or for sharing specific locations with others. They are also useful for geotagging photos taken in the area, ensuring accurate location data is associated with your images.
Geographic Facts About Aba
- Sunrise
- 06:28
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 18:46
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 12h 19m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Lagos
- Antipode
- -5.106580, -172.633330
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Aba Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 5.106580, 7.366670
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 5°6'23.7"N 7°22'0.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 5°6.395'N 7°22.000'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 32N 318944E 564675N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s0vjp9s5z
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6FQ94948+JMM
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:5.106580,7.366670
Distances from Aba
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikot Ekpene | 39 km | 25 mi | ENE (78°) |
| Umuahia | 49 km | 30 mi | NNE (17°) |
| Okrika | 51 km | 32 mi | SW (218°) |
| Port Harcourt | 54 km | 33 mi | SW (227°) |
| Owerri | 56 km | 35 mi | NW (319°) |
| Uyo | 63 km | 39 mi | E (96°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Aba?
The precise coordinates of Aba, Nigeria, are 5.1066° N latitude and 7.3667° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents the latitude (north-south position), while the second indicates the longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Aba in and what is its UTC offset?
Aba operates in the Africa/Lagos time zone, which is UTC+1. This means that the local time is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates to navigate to Aba using a maps app?
To use the coordinates 5.1066, 7.3667 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. This will direct you to the specific location within Aba, providing you with routes and directions.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.