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Koundara, Boké Region, Guinea – Guinea Flag

Current Date And Time In Koundara, Guinea

Friday, 14 August 2026
00:05:58 GMT
Currency: Guinean Franc (GNF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 22,326
District: Koundara Prefecture

📍 Cities Near To Koundara


Find cities, states and countries closest to Koundara in Boké Region, Guinea 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 Koundara.

📍 Koundara 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 Koundara from our regional database:

State / RegionBoké Region
DistrictKoundara Prefecture
Total Population22,326
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude12.4833° N
Center Longitude-13.3° E
Elevation77 m (253 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Boké Region#8 of 14
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alohungari Alohungari85 137 74
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Badari Badari80 128 69
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Badja Kunda Badja Kunda85 136 74
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bafatá Bafatá94 152 82
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bakadagy Bakadagy92 148 80
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bambadinca Bambadinca110 177 96
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bani Bani121 195 105
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bansang Bansang112 180 97
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Banto Nding Banto Nding86 138 75
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Basse Santa Su Basse Santa Su84 135 73
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Boké Boké126 203 110
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Brifu Brifu82 132 71
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cha Kunda Cha Kunda104 167 90
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Contuboel Contuboel86 138 75
West (W)
National Flag Of Daba Kunda Daba Kunda89 143 77
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Koundara


States and regions closest to Boké Region (home state of Koundara), 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 Bafatá78 125 68
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Biombo Biombo120 193 104
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bissau Bissau85 136 74
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bolama Bolama127 204 110
West (W)
National Flag Of Cacheu Cacheu146 235 127
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Conakry Conakry119 191 103
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Gabú Gabú76 123 66
North (N)
National Flag Of Kedougou Kedougou163 262 141
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kindia Kindia115 186 100
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kolda Kolda131 211 114
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Koundara


Countries bordering or closest to Guinea, with aerial distance and compass direction from Koundara'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 Benin Benin819 1,319 712
East (E)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso574 923 498
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cabo Verde Cabo Verde1,006 1,619 874
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Gambia Gambia450 724 391
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana608 978 528
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau394 633 342
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast328 529 285
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Liberia Liberia244 392 212
South (S)
National Flag Of Mali Mali651 1,047 565
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mauritania Mauritania769 1,237 668
North (N)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Koundara (You)Boké Region22,326
KamabiBoké Region16,17815.7SW
YoukounkounBoké Region7,95220.0ENE
SalémataKedougou4,75254.9ENE
Foula MoriBoké Region69.3WSW
PitcheGabú5,65573.2WSW
KoumbiaBoké Region45,97079.0SSW
GaoualBoké Region7,46182.3S
Médina GounasKolda36,58887.8NW
PiradaGabú2,98094.8WNW
WassadouKolda98.6WNW

🏆 Boké Region City Rankings

How does Koundara rank within Boké Region? 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 Koundara appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kamsar113,350
Fria64,169
Boké63,736
Kolaboui57,251
Sangarédi54,824
Koumbia45,970
Wendou Borou25,150
Koundara ⭐22,326
Kamabi16,178
Boffa10,020

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
IATA: OXB
264 km (164 mi) from Koundara
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 Boké Region Cities
Koundara ranks #8 of 14 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Koundara Sits on the Map

Koundara sits inside Boké Region, Guinea and ranks #8 of 14 cities in Boké Region 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 Koundara 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 Koundara 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 Koundara and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Koundara against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Boké Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Koundara: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Koundara

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Koundara

Which cities are closest to Koundara?

See the Cities Near To Koundara 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 Boké Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Koundara to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Koundara ranks #8 of 14 cities in Boké Region 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 Koundara?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Koundara is Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), about 264 km (164 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.