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Anjala, Kymenlaakso, Finland – Finland Flag

Current Date And Time In Anjala, Finland

Saturday, 15 August 2026
08:48:20 EEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 16,779
District: Kouvola

📍 Cities Near To Anjala


Find cities, states and countries closest to Anjala in Kymenlaakso, Finland 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 Anjala.

📍 Anjala 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 Anjala from our regional database:

State / RegionKymenlaakso
DistrictKouvola
Total Population16,779
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude60.6833° N
Center Longitude26.8333° E
Elevation18 m (59 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Kymenlaakso#5 of 13
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Anjalankoski Anjalankoski5 7 4
North (N)
National Flag Of Broby Broby13 21 12
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Elimäki Elimäki13 20 11
West (W)
National Flag Of Hamina Hamina15 24 13
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Jaala Jaala28 45 24
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Jokiniemi Jokiniemi15 24 13
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Karhula Karhula12 19 10
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Katariina Katariina16 26 14
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Koria Koria14 22 12
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kotka Kotka15 25 13
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kotka Kotka15 25 13
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kouvola Kouvola13 22 12
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kouvola Kouvola13 22 12
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kuusankoski Kuusankoski17 27 15
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Pyhtää Pyhtää16 26 14
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Anjala


States and regions closest to Kymenlaakso (home state of Anjala), 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 Central Finland Central Finland73 117 63
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Central Ostrobothnia Central Ostrobothnia123 198 107
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Harjumaa Harjumaa262 422 228
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ida-Virumaa Ida-Virumaa255 410 221
South (S)
National Flag Of Kainuu Kainuu104 167 90
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kanta-Häme Kanta-Häme163 262 141
South (S)
National Flag Of Kanta-Häme Kanta-Häme179 288 155
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Lääne Lääne303 487 263
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Lääne-Virumaa Lääne-Virumaa256 411 222
South (S)
National Flag Of North Karelia North Karelia78 125 68
East (E)

🌎 Countries Near To Anjala


Countries bordering or closest to Finland, with aerial distance and compass direction from Anjala'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 Aland Islands Aland Islands229 369 199
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Austria Austria1,088 1,750 944
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Belarus Belarus573 922 498
South (S)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia924 1,487 802
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Estonia Estonia231 372 201
South (S)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary1,049 1,688 911
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Latvia Latvia351 565 305
South (S)
National Flag Of Lithuania Lithuania471 759 409
South (S)
National Flag Of Moldova Moldova1,008 1,622 875
South (S)
National Flag Of Poland Poland734 1,181 637
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Anjala (You)Kymenlaakso16,779
AnjalankoskiKanta-Häme7.4N
KarhulaKymenlaakso22,86718.8SSE
ElimäkiKymenlaakso8,75120.3W
VehkalahtiKanta-Häme20.7SE
BrobyKymenlaakso21.4SSW
KouvolaKymenlaakso78,09421.6NNW
KouvolaKanta-Häme21.7NNW
KoriaKymenlaakso3,94821.9NW
HaminaKymenlaakso19,30523.6ESE
JokiniemiUusimaa6,36324.2WSW

🏆 Kymenlaakso City Rankings

How does Anjala rank within Kymenlaakso? 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 Anjala appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kouvola78,094
Kotka50,157
Karhula22,867
Hamina19,305
Anjala ⭐16,779
Elimäki8,751
Pyhtää4,964
Koria3,948
Virolahti2,796
Jaala1,893

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Lappeenranta Airport
IATA: LPP
82 km (51 mi) from Anjala
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 Kymenlaakso Cities
Anjala ranks #5 of 13 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Anjala Sits on the Map

Anjala sits inside Kymenlaakso, Finland and ranks #5 of 13 cities in Kymenlaakso 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 Anjala 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 Anjala 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 Anjala and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Anjala against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kymenlaakso city rankings

🌎 Beyond Anjala: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Anjala

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Anjala

Which cities are closest to Anjala?

See the Cities Near To Anjala 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 Kymenlaakso by population and density.

How is the distance from Anjala to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Anjala ranks #5 of 13 cities in Kymenlaakso 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 Anjala?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Anjala is Lappeenranta Airport (LPP), about 82 km (51 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.