Sokoto, Nigeria — GPS Coordinates
13° 3' 45.7" N, 5° 14' 35.6" E
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,040,000 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
Located in the northwestern part of Nigeria, Sokoto is an inland city situated near the confluence of the Sokoto River and the Rima River. It serves as the capital of Sokoto State and is known for its historical significance and cultural heritage in the region.
The coordinates 13.0627, 5.2432 can be used for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins for meeting locations, or geotagging photos. These precise coordinates help users pinpoint specific locations within the city effectively.
Geographic Facts About Sokoto
- Sunrise
- 06:27
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 19:05
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 12h 38m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Lagos
- Antipode
- -13.062690, -174.756780
- 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.
Sokoto Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 13.062690, 5.243220
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 13°3'45.7"N 5°14'35.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 13°3.761'N 5°14.593'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 31N 743253E 1445145N
- Geohash · base32 index
- s47dr3czx
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7F57367V+37H
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:13.062690,5.243220
Distances from Sokoto
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birnin Kebbi | 132 km | 82 mi | WSW (239°) |
| Gusau | 183 km | 114 mi | ESE (123°) |
| Tahoua, Niger | 203 km | 126 mi | N (1°) |
| Maradi, Niger | 207 km | 129 mi | ENE (76°) |
| Katsina | 256 km | 159 mi | E (92°) |
| Funtua | 282 km | 176 mi | SE (127°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates of Sokoto?
The precise coordinates for Sokoto, Nigeria, are 13.0627° N latitude and 5.2432° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that latitude is given first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Sokoto in?
Sokoto operates on Africa/Lagos time zone, which has a UTC offset of +1 hour. This means it is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Sokoto's coordinates in a navigation app?
To use the coordinates 13.0627, 5.2432 in a maps app or navigation system, simply input them into the search bar. Most applications will provide you with directions to that specific location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.