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Sonargaon, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh – Bangladesh Flag

Current Date And Time In Sonargaon, Bangladesh

Friday, 14 August 2026
13:20:00 BST
Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (BST)
Population: 130,000
District: Narayanganj

📍 Cities Near To Sonargaon


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sonargaon in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh 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 Sonargaon.

📍 Sonargaon 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 Sonargaon from our regional database:

State / RegionDhaka Division
DistrictNarayanganj
Total Population130,000
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude23.65° N
Center Longitude90.6167° E
Elevation9 m (30 ft)
UTC Time Zone+06:00
Population Rank in Dhaka Division#17 of 41
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ashuganj City Ashuganj City37 59 32
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Azimpur Azimpur16 25 14
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bhatara Bhatara15 24 13
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Char Bhadrasan Char Bhadrasan34 55 30
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Dhaka Dhaka14 22 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Dhanmondi Dhanmondi16 26 14
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Dukuria Dukuria16 26 14
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Gazipur Gazipur27 43 23
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Green Model Town Green Model Town12 19 10
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Hajiganj Hajiganj31 51 27
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kafrul Kafrul18 29 16
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Matuail Matuail11 17 9
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Mirpur Model Thana Mirpur Model Thana20 31 17
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Motijheel Motijheel14 22 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Nabinagar Nabinagar28 44 24
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Sonargaon


States and regions closest to Dhaka Division (home state of Sonargaon), 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 Assam Assam234 376 203
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Barisal Division Barisal Division109 176 95
South (S)
National Flag Of Bumthang District Bumthang District257 413 223
North (N)
National Flag Of Chin State Chin State256 412 223
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Chittagong Chittagong153 246 133
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Chukha Chukha217 349 188
North (N)
National Flag Of Dagana Dagana213 343 185
North (N)
National Flag Of Haa Haa243 392 211
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Khulna Division Khulna Division98 157 85
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Koshi Koshi290 467 252
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Sonargaon


Countries bordering or closest to Bangladesh, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sonargaon'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 Bhutan Bhutan265 426 230
North (N)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia1,229 1,977 1,067
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of China China1,179 1,898 1,024
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of India India759 1,222 660
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan1,509 2,428 1,310
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Laos Laos822 1,323 714
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia1,553 2,499 1,348
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar377 607 327
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Nepal Nepal505 813 439
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka1,263 2,033 1,097
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Sonargaon. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sonargaon (You)Dhaka Division130,000
NarayanganjDhaka Division223,62212.3WSW
MatuailDhaka Division34,31017.4WNW
Green Model TownDhaka Division10,33718.9WNW
MotijheelDhaka Division202,30821.9WNW
DhakaDhaka Division10,356,50022.3WNW
PaltanDhaka Division184,49222.7WNW
BhataraDhaka Division324,30023.8NW
Ramna MaidanDhaka Division143,67723.9WNW
AzimpurDhaka Division96,64125.2WNW
DukuriaDhaka Division37,89425.6WNW

🏆 Dhaka Division City Rankings

How does Sonargaon rank within Dhaka Division? 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 Sonargaon appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Dhaka10,356,500
Gazipur2,674,697
Pallabi597,574
Mirpur Model Thana546,503
Kafrul339,734
Tungi337,579
Bhatara324,300
Savar286,008
Narsingdi281,080
Nagar Naluakot273,000

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Narsingdi1,114.00
Dhaka368.00
Savar278.42
Narayanganj33.57
Tungi31.15
Tangail29.04
Char Bhadrasan27.82
Sakhipur19.67
Nagarpur17.75
Mirzapur8.58

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Paltan129,923.94
Azimpur82,599.15
Dhaka28,142.66
Nagarpur13,432.23
Tungi10,837.21
Narayanganj6,661.36
Tangail6,203.31
Mirzapur4,794.52
Sakhipur2,077.73
Char Bhadrasan1,237.35
✈️ Nearest Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA: DAC
31 km (19 mi) from Sonargaon
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 Dhaka Division Cities
Sonargaon ranks #17 of 41 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Sonargaon Sits on the Map

Sonargaon sits inside Dhaka Division, Bangladesh and ranks #17 of 41 cities in Dhaka Division 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 Sonargaon 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 Sonargaon 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 Sonargaon and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sonargaon against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Dhaka Division city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sonargaon: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Sonargaon, 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 Sonargaon at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sonargaon

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Sonargaon

Which cities are closest to Sonargaon?

See the Cities Near To Sonargaon 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 Dhaka Division by population and density.

How is the distance from Sonargaon to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Sonargaon 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 Sonargaon 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 Sonargaon 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 Sonargaon 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 Sonargaon?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Sonargaon. 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 Dhaka Division city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Sonargaon compare in size to the cities near it?

Sonargaon ranks #17 of 41 cities in Dhaka Division 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 Sonargaon?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sonargaon is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), about 31 km (19 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.