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Gogounou, Alibori, Benin – Benin Flag

Current Date And Time In Gogounou, Benin

Friday, 14 August 2026
06:58:51 WAT
State: Alibori
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 14,248
District: Gogounou

📍 Cities Near To Gogounou


Find cities, states and countries closest to Gogounou in Alibori, Benin 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 Gogounou.

📍 Gogounou 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 Gogounou from our regional database:

State / RegionAlibori
DistrictGogounou
Total Population14,248
Land Area4,910.00 km²
Population Density2.90 / km²
Center Latitude10.8399° N
Center Longitude2.8317° E
Elevation328 m (1,076 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Alibori#5 of 6
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angara-Débou Angara-Débou37 59 32
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Babana Babana73 117 63
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bafilo Bafilo148 238 129
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bagudo Bagudo102 164 89
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Banikoara Banikoara41 67 36
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Batia Batia91 147 79
West (W)
National Flag Of Bembèrèkè Bembèrèkè44 70 38
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Besse Besse112 181 98
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bunza Bunza118 189 102
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Dakingari Dakingari100 161 87
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Diapaga Diapaga111 178 96
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Djougou Djougou111 179 97
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Gaya Gaya83 134 72
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Goumori Goumori43 70 38
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Guilmaro Guilmaro78 125 67
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Gogounou


States and regions closest to Alibori (home state of Gogounou), 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 Atakora Atakora76 122 66
West (W)
National Flag Of Bono Bono333 535 289
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Borgou Borgou99 159 86
South (S)
National Flag Of Centrale Centrale198 318 172
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Centre-Est Centre-Est202 325 175
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Centre-Nord Centre-Nord292 470 253
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Centre-Sud Centre-Sud263 423 228
West (W)
National Flag Of Collines Collines187 301 162
South (S)
National Flag Of Donga Donga114 184 99
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Dosso Region Dosso Region157 253 136
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Gogounou


Countries bordering or closest to Benin, with aerial distance and compass direction from Gogounou'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 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso332 534 288
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon699 1,125 607
East (E)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea761 1,224 660
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon947 1,524 822
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana247 397 214
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Guinea Guinea819 1,319 712
West (W)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast551 887 479
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Liberia Liberia828 1,333 719
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Mali Mali711 1,144 617
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Mauritania Mauritania1,196 1,925 1,039
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Gogounou (You)Alibori14,248
SamAlibori12,00624.0NNW
KandiAlibori56,04334.7NNE
Angara-DébouAlibori59.3NNE
BanikoaraAlibori37,57166.6NW
GoumoriAlibori70.0WNW
BembèrèkèBorgou31,17670.5SSW
SinendéBorgou35,26773.6SW
KérouAtakora54,27679.4W
KalaléBorgou35,51385.7SE
SégbanaAlibori26,44094.7E

🏆 Alibori City Rankings

How does Gogounou rank within Alibori? 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 Gogounou appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Malanville64,639
Kandi56,043
Banikoara37,571
Ségbana26,440
Gogounou ⭐14,248
Sam12,006

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Gogounou ⭐4,910.00
Ségbana4,471.00
Banikoara4,383.00
Kandi3,421.00
Malanville3,016.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Malanville21.43
Kandi16.38
Banikoara8.57
Ségbana5.91
Gogounou ⭐2.90
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport
247 km (154 mi) from Gogounou
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 Alibori Cities
Gogounou ranks #5 of 6 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Gogounou Sits on the Map

Gogounou sits inside Alibori, Benin and ranks #5 of 6 cities in Alibori 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 Gogounou 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 Gogounou 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 Gogounou and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Gogounou against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Alibori city rankings

🌎 Beyond Gogounou: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Gogounou and the countries closest to Gogounou by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Benin. 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 Gogounou, 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 Gogounou at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Gogounou

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Gogounou

Which cities are closest to Gogounou?

See the Cities Near To Gogounou 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 Alibori by population and density.

How is the distance from Gogounou to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Gogounou ranks #5 of 6 cities in Alibori 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 Gogounou?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Gogounou is Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, about 247 km (154 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.