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az-Zaqaziq, Sharqia, Egypt – Egypt Flag

Current Date And Time In az-Zaqaziq, Egypt

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
22:01:36 EET
State: Sharqia
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EET)

📍 Cities Near To az-Zaqaziq


Find cities, states and countries closest to az-Zaqaziq in Sharqia, Egypt 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 az-Zaqaziq.

📍 az-Zaqaziq 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 az-Zaqaziq from our regional database:

State / RegionSharqia
Total Population
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude30.5765° N
Center Longitude31.5041° E
Elevation14 m (47 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abu Ḩammad Abu Ḩammad11 17 9
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Abu Kabir Abu Kabir14 23 12
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Abu Za'bal Abu Za'bal25 40 22
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aga Aga28 45 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Al ‘Ashir min Ramaḑan Al ‘Ashir min Ramaḑan24 39 21
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Al Ibrahimiyah Al Ibrahimiyah10 17 9
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Al Khankah Al Khankah27 43 23
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Al Maḩallah al Kubrá Al Maḩallah al Kubrá34 54 29
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Al Qanaţir al Khayriyah Al Qanaţir al Khayriyah34 55 30
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Al Qanayat Al Qanayat4 6 3
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Al Qurayn Al Qurayn14 23 12
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Al-'Ubur Al-'Ubur24 39 21
South (S)
National Flag Of As Sanţah As Sanţah25 40 22
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of As Sinbillawayn As Sinbillawayn21 34 18
North (N)
National Flag Of At Tall al Kabir At Tall al Kabir17 27 15
East (E)

🏳️ States Near To az-Zaqaziq


States and regions closest to Sharqia (home state of az-Zaqaziq), 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 Alexandria Alexandria111 179 97
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Beheira Beheira82 132 71
West (W)
National Flag Of Beni Suweif Beni Suweif128 206 111
South (S)
National Flag Of Cairo Cairo56 89 48
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Dakahlia Dakahlia33 53 29
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Damietta Damietta48 77 41
North (N)
National Flag Of Faiyum Faiyum112 179 97
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Gharbia Gharbia42 67 36
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Giza Giza58 94 51
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ismailia Ismailia34 55 30
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To az-Zaqaziq


Countries bordering or closest to Egypt, with aerial distance and compass direction from az-Zaqaziq'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 Albania Albania1,161 1,868 1,008
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Armenia Armenia1,226 1,973 1,065
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Chad Chad1,104 1,777 959
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cyprus Cyprus595 957 516
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti1,288 2,073 1,119
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea990 1,594 860
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Greece Greece993 1,597 862
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq887 1,428 770
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Israel Israel381 613 331
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Jordan Jordan420 675 364
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
az-Zaqaziq (You)Sharqia
ZagazigSharqia430,4451.3N
Al QanayatSharqia70,6876.2NW
HihyaSharqia74,82313.2NE
Minya al QamḩSharqia99,28416.6WSW
Al IbrahimiyahSharqia53,79116.8NNE
Abu ḨammadSharqia43,00117.3ESE
BilbeisSharqia185,23718.2SSE
BilbaysSharqia18.7SSE
Diyarb NajmSharqia80,95420.7NNW
Al QuraynSharqia94,63222.6ENE

🏆 Sharqia City Rankings

How does az-Zaqaziq rank within Sharqia? 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 az-Zaqaziq appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Zagazig430,445
Al ‘Ashir min Ramaḑan246,148
Bilbeis185,237
Abu Kabir154,466
Faqus116,945
Minya al Qamḩ99,284
Al Qurayn94,632
Diyarb Najm80,954
Mashtul as Suq75,837
Hihya74,823

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Al ‘Ashir min Ramaḑan384.45

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Al ‘Ashir min Ramaḑan640.26
✈️ Nearest Airport
Cairo International Airport
IATA: CAI
53 km (33 mi) from az-Zaqaziq
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

🧭 How Close Is Everything to az-Zaqaziq? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where az-Zaqaziq Sits on the Map

az-Zaqaziq sits inside Sharqia, Egypt. 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 az-Zaqaziq 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 az-Zaqaziq 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 az-Zaqaziq and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack az-Zaqaziq against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Sharqia city rankings

🌎 Beyond az-Zaqaziq: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through az-Zaqaziq

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From az-Zaqaziq

Which cities are closest to az-Zaqaziq?

See the Cities Near To az-Zaqaziq 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 Sharqia by population and density.

How is the distance from az-Zaqaziq to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of az-Zaqaziq. 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 Sharqia city rankings above to size up each candidate.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to az-Zaqaziq?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to az-Zaqaziq is Cairo International Airport (CAI), about 53 km (33 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.