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Agats, South Papua, Indonesia – Indonesia Flag

Current Date And Time In Agats, Indonesia

Saturday, 15 August 2026
11:10:49 WIB
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 23,869
District: Kabupaten Asmat

📍 Cities Near To Agats


Find cities, states and countries closest to Agats in South Papua, Indonesia 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 Agats.

📍 Agats 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 Agats from our regional database:

State / RegionSouth Papua
DistrictKabupaten Asmat
Total Population23,869
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-5.5451° N
Center Longitude138.1352° E
Elevation4 m (13 ft)
UTC Time Zone+07:00 to +09:00
Population Rank in South Papua#2 of 4
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abepura Abepura267 429 232
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Aifat Aifat492 792 428
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Aitape Aitape335 538 291
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Aitinyo Aitinyo495 796 430
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ambunti Ambunti335 539 291
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Angoram Village Angoram Village422 678 366
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Ansus Ansus309 497 268
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Arbais Arbais264 424 229
North (N)
National Flag Of Armopa Armopa244 393 212
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Arso Arso257 414 223
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ayamaru Ayamaru505 813 438
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bade Bade150 241 130
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bamaga Bamaga470 757 408
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Banda Banda253 407 220
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Barapas Barapas244 393 212
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Agats


States and regions closest to South Papua (home state of Agats), 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 Papua Central Papua266 427 231
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chimbu Province Chimbu Province357 575 310
East (E)
National Flag Of East Sepik Province East Sepik Province286 460 248
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Eastern Highlands Province Eastern Highlands Province410 660 356
East (E)
National Flag Of Enga Province Enga Province285 458 247
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gulf Province Gulf Province279 449 242
East (E)
National Flag Of Hela Province Hela Province214 344 185
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Highland Papua Highland Papua183 294 159
North (N)
National Flag Of Jiwaka Province Jiwaka Province338 543 293
East (E)
National Flag Of Madang Province Madang Province394 634 342
East-northeast (ENE)

🌎 Countries Near To Agats


Countries bordering or closest to Indonesia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Agats'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 Brunei Brunei372 599 323
North (N)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia1,107 1,782 962
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Christmas Island Christmas Island875 1,407 759
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands1,408 2,266 1,223
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia894 1,439 776
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Philippines Philippines1,087 1,749 944
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Singapore Singapore713 1,148 619
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Thailand Thailand1,450 2,334 1,259
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Timor Leste Timor Leste986 1,586 856
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Vietnam Vietnam1,096 1,764 952
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Agats (You)South Papua23,869
KenyamHighland Papua6,394108.7NNE
EciSouth Papua129.7ESE
SumohaiHighland Papua165.2NE
KepiSouth Papua8,394170.6SE
MapurujayaCentral Papua173.9WNW
TiomHighland Papua21,324183.7N
WamenaHighland Papua41,844184.6NNE
TimikaCentral Papua142,909191.8WNW
IlagaCentral Papua195.2NNW
MuliaCentral Papua35,884204.2N

🏆 South Papua City Rankings

How does Agats rank within South Papua? 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 Agats appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Merauke102,351
Agats ⭐23,869
Kepi8,394
Okaba1,270

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Merauke1,445.63

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Merauke70.80
✈️ Nearest Airport
Mozes Kilangin Airport
IATA: TIM
178 km (111 mi) from Agats
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 South Papua Cities
Agats ranks #2 of 4 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Agats Sits on the Map

Agats sits inside South Papua, Indonesia and ranks #2 of 4 cities in South Papua 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 Agats 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 Agats 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 Agats and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Agats against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and South Papua city rankings

🌎 Beyond Agats: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Agats

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Agats

Which cities are closest to Agats?

See the Cities Near To Agats 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 South Papua by population and density.

How is the distance from Agats to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Agats ranks #2 of 4 cities in South Papua 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 Agats?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Agats is Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM), about 178 km (111 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.