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Sidi Okba, Biskra, Algeria – Algeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Sidi Okba, Algeria

Friday, 14 August 2026
12:41:35 CET
State: Biskra
Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CET)
Population: 29,499
District: Sidi Okba

📍 Cities Near To Sidi Okba


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sidi Okba in Biskra, Algeria with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Sidi Okba.

📍 Sidi Okba Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Sidi Okba from our regional database:

State / RegionBiskra
DistrictSidi Okba
Total Population29,499
Land Area25,455.00 km²
Population Density1.16 / km²
Center Latitude34.7451° N
Center Longitude5.8983° E
Elevation53 m (174 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Biskra#3 of 5
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of 'Ayn Tutah 'Ayn Tutah58 94 51
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of ’Aïn Abid ’Aïn Abid118 190 103
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of ’Aïn Azel ’Aïn Azel77 124 67
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Aïn Arnat Aïn Arnat105 169 91
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Aïn Beïda Aïn Beïda111 179 97
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Aïn Fakroun Aïn Fakroun101 162 88
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Aïn Kercha Aïn Kercha93 150 81
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Aïn M’Lila Aïn M’Lila97 156 84
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Aïn Oulmene Aïn Oulmene88 142 77
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Aïn Smara Aïn Smara111 178 96
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Aïn Touta Aïn Touta44 70 38
North (N)
National Flag Of al-'Ulmah al-'Ulmah98 158 85
North (N)
National Flag Of Ali Mendjeli Ali Mendjeli110 178 96
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Arris Arris44 70 38
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Awlad Jallal Awlad Jallal10 17 9
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Sidi Okba


States and regions closest to Biskra (home state of Sidi Okba), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Batna Batna54 86 47
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Béjaïa Béjaïa136 220 118
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bordj Bou Arréridj Bordj Bou Arréridj100 161 87
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bouira Bouira147 236 128
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Constantine Constantine116 186 101
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of El Mghair El Mghair63 102 55
South (S)
National Flag Of El Oued El Oued121 195 105
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Guelma Guelma147 236 127
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Jijel Jijel136 219 118
North (N)
National Flag Of Khenchela Khenchela89 144 78
East-northeast (ENE)

🌎 Countries Near To Sidi Okba


Countries bordering or closest to Algeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sidi Okba's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra1,000 1,609 868
North (N)
National Flag Of Gibraltar Gibraltar694 1,117 603
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Italy Italy1,136 1,828 987
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mali Mali807 1,299 701
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Malta Malta922 1,485 801
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mauritania Mauritania928 1,494 806
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Morocco Morocco585 941 508
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Niger Niger828 1,332 719
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Portugal Portugal968 1,557 840
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Spain Spain912 1,468 792
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Sidi Okba. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Biskra, Algeria.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sidi Okba (You)Biskra29,499
Awlad JallalBiskra16.9NW
Sidi KhalidBiskra16.9NW
TuljaBiskra16.9NW
Um'ashBiskra16.9NW
Zaribat-al-WadBiskra16.9NW
BiskraBiskra204,66119.5NW
OumacheBiskra10,42420.7WSW
TolgaBiskra50,57547.6W
Tarhit Ouled HellalBatna3,06254.5NE
Zeribet el OuedBiskra23,18756.4E

🏆 Biskra City Rankings

How does Sidi Okba rank within Biskra? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Sidi Okba appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Biskra204,661
Tolga50,575
Sidi Okba ⭐29,499
Zeribet el Oued23,187
Oumache10,424

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Sidi Okba ⭐25,455.00
Biskra127.55

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Biskra1,604.56
Sidi Okba ⭐1.16
✈️ Nearest Airport
Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport
IATA: BSK
16 km (10 mi) from Sidi Okba
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Biskra Cities
Sidi Okba ranks #3 of 5 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Sidi Okba? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Sidi Okba Sits on the Map

Sidi Okba sits inside Biskra, Algeria and ranks #3 of 5 cities in Biskra by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Sidi Okba to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Sidi Okba outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Sidi Okba and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sidi Okba against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Biskra city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sidi Okba: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Sidi Okba and the countries closest to Sidi Okba by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Algeria. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Sidi Okba, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Sidi Okba at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sidi Okba

If you're stringing together stops in Biskra, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Sidi Okba — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Sidi Okba MapView the Sidi Okba map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Sidi Okba Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Biskra OverviewExplore the Biskra state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Algeria Country DataGet complete Algeria data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Sidi Okba

Which cities are closest to Sidi Okba?

See the Cities Near To Sidi Okba table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Biskra by population and density.

How is the distance from Sidi Okba to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Sidi Okba and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Sidi Okba map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Sidi Okba will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Sidi Okba to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Sidi Okba?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Sidi Okba. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Biskra city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Sidi Okba compare in size to the cities near it?

Sidi Okba ranks #3 of 5 cities in Biskra by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Sidi Okba?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sidi Okba is Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK), about 16 km (10 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.