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Saguenay, Quebec, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Saguenay, Canada

Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:45:53 EDT
State: Quebec
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 148,886
District: Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean

📍 Cities Near To Saguenay


Find cities, states and countries closest to Saguenay in Quebec, Canada 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 Saguenay.

📍 Saguenay 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 Saguenay from our regional database:

State / RegionQuebec
DistrictSaguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean
Total Population148,886
Land Area1,136.00 km²
Population Density131.06 / km²
Center Latitude48.4168° N
Center Longitude-71.0657° E
Elevation84 m (276 ft)
UTC Time Zone-08:00 to -03:30
Population Rank in Quebec#6 of 520
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Albanel Albanel71 114 62
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Alma Alma28 45 25
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Baie-Saint-Paul Baie-Saint-Paul72 116 63
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Beauport Beauport108 173 94
South (S)
National Flag Of Beaupré Beaupré95 153 83
South (S)
National Flag Of Boischatel Boischatel105 169 91
South (S)
National Flag Of Cacouna Cacouna80 129 69
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Chambord Chambord46 74 40
West (W)
National Flag Of Charlesbourg Charlesbourg105 170 92
South (S)
National Flag Of Château-Richer Château-Richer101 162 87
South (S)
National Flag Of Chicoutimi Chicoutimi0 0 0
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chicoutimi-Jonquiere Chicoutimi-Jonquiere1 1 1
North (N)
National Flag Of Clermont Clermont64 102 55
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Desbiens Desbiens40 65 35
West (W)
National Flag Of Dolbeau Dolbeau62 100 54
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Saguenay


States and regions closest to Quebec (home state of Saguenay), 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 Connecticut Connecticut372 598 323
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Delaware Delaware588 946 511
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of District of Columbia District of Columbia620 999 539
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Maine Maine137 220 119
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Maryland Maryland603 970 523
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Massachusetts Massachusetts305 490 264
South (S)
National Flag Of New Brunswick New Brunswick226 363 196
East (E)
National Flag Of New Hampshire New Hampshire251 403 218
South (S)
National Flag Of New Jersey New Jersey493 794 428
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of New York New York444 714 386
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Saguenay


Countries bordering or closest to Canada, with aerial distance and compass direction from Saguenay'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 United States United States1,405 2,261 1,220
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Saguenay (You)Quebec148,886
ChicoutimiQuebec69,0040.4NNE
Chicoutimi-JonquiereQuebec1.3N
Saint-HonoréQuebec6,37613.0N
JonquièreQuebec54,84213.5W
Port-Alfred-BagotvilleQuebec16.1SE
Saint-AmbroiseQuebec1,67824.3NW
Saint-Charles-de-BourgetQuebec69027.7NW
Saint-NazaireQuebec40.7WNW
Saint-BrunoQuebec2,63643.4W
LabrecqueQuebec1,32844.2NW

🏆 Quebec City Rankings

How does Saguenay rank within Quebec? 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 Saguenay appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
La Tuque26,031.84
Rouyn-Noranda6,009.86
Havre-Saint-Pierre3,896.30
Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent3,070.30
Coaticook1,354.70
Port-Cartier1,353.70
Saguenay ⭐1,136.00
Gaspé1,121.00
Chibougamau1,027.80
Ferme-Neuve875.10

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Verdun7,196.36
Saint-Léonard5,879.81
Côte-Saint-Luc4,517.27
Hampstead3,886.67
Montréal-Ouest3,702.86
Montréal3,540.06
Greenfield Park3,500.63
Dollard-Des Ormeaux3,240.40
Charlemagne2,554.34
Mont-Royal2,537.94
✈️ Nearest Airport
Saguenay-Bagotville Airport
IATA: YBG
11 km (7 mi) from Saguenay
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 Quebec Cities
Saguenay ranks #6 of 520 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Saguenay Sits on the Map

Saguenay sits inside Quebec, Canada and ranks #6 of 520 cities in Quebec 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 Saguenay 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 Saguenay 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 Saguenay and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Saguenay against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Quebec city rankings

🌎 Beyond Saguenay: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Saguenay

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Saguenay

Which cities are closest to Saguenay?

See the Cities Near To Saguenay 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 Quebec by population and density.

How is the distance from Saguenay to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Saguenay ranks #6 of 520 cities in Quebec 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 Saguenay?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Saguenay is Saguenay-Bagotville Airport (YBG), about 11 km (7 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.