Katsina, Nigeria — GPS Coordinates
12° 59' 27.0" N, 7° 36' 6.4" E
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 670,000 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
The GPS coordinates of Katsina, Nigeria are 12.990820, 7.601770 in decimal degrees, which is 12° 59' 27.0" N, 7° 36' 6.4" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Katsina lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 670,000. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Katsina
- Sunrise
- 06:17
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 18:55
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 12h 38m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Lagos
- Antipode
- -12.990820, -172.398230
- 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.
Katsina Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 12.990820, 7.601770
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 12°59'27.0"N 7°36'6.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 12°59.449'N 7°36.106'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 32N 348355E 1436537N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s4m3uuzmn
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7F49XJR2+8PC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:12.990820,7.601770
Distances from Katsina
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maradi, Niger | 78 km | 49 mi | NW (316°) |
| Gusau | 137 km | 85 mi | SW (228°) |
| Kano | 148 km | 92 mi | SE (138°) |
| Funtua | 166 km | 103 mi | S (191°) |
| Zinder, Niger | 175 km | 109 mi | ENE (59°) |
| Zaria | 209 km | 130 mi | S (176°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Katsina, Nigeria?
Katsina is located at latitude 12.990820 and longitude 7.601770 (12° 59' 27.0" N, 7° 36' 6.4" E).
What is the population of Katsina?
Katsina has an approximate population of 670,000.
What country is Katsina in?
Katsina is located in Nigeria, Africa.
What time zone is Katsina in?
Katsina uses the Africa/Lagos time zone (UTC+1 all year).
Which major city is closest to Katsina?
The nearest major city is Maradi, Niger, about 78 km (49 miles) to the NW of Katsina.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.