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Minna: coordinates, UTM zone and magnetic declination

Survey data sheet for Minna (Nigeria) for field work: coordinates, UTM zone, scale factor, grid convergence, today's magnetic declination and geoid undulation, computed for the city center.

Latitude9°36′54.9″ N
Longitude6°32′51.9″ E
Decimal degrees9.61524, 6.54776
UTM zone32N · MC 9° E
UTM (WGS 84)E 230,857 · N 1,063,835
Scale factor (k)1.000496
Grid convergence−0.4098°
Magnetic declination (today)0.00° E · +4.7′/year
Geoid undulation (EGM2008)N = 26.15 m
Approximate elevation243 m
Time zoneAfrica/Lagos (UTC+1)
Population425,000

Values for the city center (GeoNames coordinate). Declination from the World Magnetic Model 2025 for today's date; geoid from EGM2008. For an exact point, use the tools below.

Nearest GNSS reference stations (IGS)

StationLocationDistance
CGGN CGGN00NGATORO, Nigeria287 km
BJCO BJCO00BENCotonou, Benin577 km
ACRG ACRG00GHAAccra, Ghana866 km

Tools to use here

FAQ

What UTM zone is Minna in?

Minna is in UTM zone 32N, with central meridian 9° E. In WGS 84, the city center is at E 230,857 m and N 1,063,835 m.

What is the magnetic declination in Minna?

Today the magnetic declination in Minna is 0.00° E, changing by +4.7′ per year (WMM2025 model). To get the true azimuth, add the declination to the magnetic azimuth (East positive, West negative).

What is the geoid undulation in Minna?

The geoid undulation (EGM2008) in Minna is N = 26.15 m. To convert a GNSS height (ellipsoidal, h) to an approximate orthometric height: H = h − N.

Cities near Minna

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