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Sun Kunda, Upper River, Gambia – Gambia Flag

Current Date And Time In Sun Kunda, Gambia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:44:01 GMT
Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,306

📍 Cities Near To Sun Kunda


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sun Kunda in Upper River, Gambia 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 Sun Kunda.

📍 Sun Kunda 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 Sun Kunda from our regional database:

State / RegionUpper River
Total Population1,306
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude13.3833° N
Center Longitude-13.85° E
Elevation29 m (95 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Upper River#18 of 30
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alohungari Alohungari26 42 23
West (W)
National Flag Of Badari Badari17 28 15
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Badja Kunda Badja Kunda15 24 13
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Banto Nding Banto Nding17 27 15
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Basse Santa Su Basse Santa Su25 40 22
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Brifu Brifu10 16 9
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Diabugu Basilla Diabugu Basilla8 12 7
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Farato Farato25 40 21
West (W)
National Flag Of Gambissar Gambissar8 13 7
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Garawol Garawol7 11 6
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Giroba Kunda Giroba Kunda24 39 21
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Gunjur Kuta Gunjur Kuta21 33 18
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kerewan Kerewan25 40 21
West (W)
National Flag Of Koina Koina7 11 6
North (N)
National Flag Of Kulari Kulari16 25 14
West (W)

🏳️ States Near To Sun Kunda


States and regions closest to Upper River (home state of Sun Kunda), 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 Bafatá Bafatá97 156 84
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Biombo Biombo159 256 138
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bissau Bissau137 221 119
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bolama Bolama188 303 164
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Central River Central River61 98 53
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Gabú Gabú80 129 70
South (S)
National Flag Of Guidimaka Guidimaka172 278 150
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kaffrine Kaffrine114 183 99
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kedougou Kedougou128 206 111
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kolda Kolda73 117 63
West-southwest (WSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Sun Kunda


Countries bordering or closest to Gambia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sun Kunda'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 Faso930 1,496 807
East (E)
National Flag Of Cabo Verde Cabo Verde558 899 485
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana1,041 1,676 904
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Guinea Guinea450 724 391
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau114 183 99
South (S)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast778 1,253 676
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Liberia Liberia628 1,011 546
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mali Mali805 1,296 699
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mauritania Mauritania597 960 518
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Senegal Senegal93 149 81
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Sun Kunda. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Upper River, Gambia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sun Kunda (You)Upper River1,306
NyamanariUpper River2,0905.8SSW
KoinaUpper River7,46211.3N
GarawolUpper River10,54711.4WNW
Diabugu BasillaUpper River1,19912.2WSW
SudowolUpper River1,50212.8W
GambissarUpper River13,37113.1SW
BrifuUpper River1,29215.8NW
Walliba KundaUpper River64618.1W
PeraiUpper River1,02619.8W
SutukobaUpper River2,69322.2NW

🏆 Upper River City Rankings

How does Sun Kunda rank within Upper River? 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 Sun Kunda appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Farato15,017
Basse Santa Su14,380
Gambissar13,371
Garawol10,547
Sabi7,738
Koina7,462
Badja Kunda7,403
Kulari7,227
Alohungari6,726
Demba Kunda4,817

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
IATA: OXB
256 km (159 mi) from Sun Kunda
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 Upper River Cities
Sun Kunda ranks #18 of 30 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Sun Kunda Sits on the Map

Sun Kunda sits inside Upper River, Gambia and ranks #18 of 30 cities in Upper River 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 Sun Kunda 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 Sun Kunda 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 Sun Kunda and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sun Kunda against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Upper River city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sun Kunda: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sun Kunda

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Sun Kunda

Which cities are closest to Sun Kunda?

See the Cities Near To Sun Kunda 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 Upper River by population and density.

How is the distance from Sun Kunda to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Sun Kunda. 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 Upper River city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Sun Kunda compare in size to the cities near it?

Sun Kunda ranks #18 of 30 cities in Upper River 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 Sun Kunda?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sun Kunda is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), about 256 km (159 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.