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Tanjung Mas, West Sumatra, Indonesia – Indonesia Flag

Current Date And Time In Tanjung Mas, Indonesia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:59:04 WIB
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
District: Kabupaten Tanah Datar

📍 Cities Near To Tanjung Mas


Find cities, states and countries closest to Tanjung Mas in West Sumatra, 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 Tanjung Mas.

📍 Tanjung Mas 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 Tanjung Mas from our regional database:

State / RegionWest Sumatra
DistrictKabupaten Tanah Datar
Total Population
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-0.497° N
Center Longitude100.773° E
Elevation255 m (837 ft)
UTC Time Zone+07:00 to +09:00
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Baso Baso27 43 23
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Batusangkar Batusangkar11 18 10
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Guguk Guguk29 47 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kototujuh Kototujuh13 20 11
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kumanis Kumanis5 9 5
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Muaro Muaro17 28 15
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Padangpanjang Padangpanjang26 41 22
West (W)
National Flag Of Payakumbuh Payakumbuh22 35 19
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Rambatan Rambatan16 25 14
West (W)
National Flag Of Salimpaung Salimpaung18 30 16
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Sarilamak Sarilamak25 40 22
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Saruaso Saruaso9 15 8
West (W)
National Flag Of Sijunjung Sijunjung20 32 17
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Simabur Simabur17 27 15
West (W)
National Flag Of Singkarak Singkarak18 29 15
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Tanjung Mas


States and regions closest to West Sumatra (home state of Tanjung Mas), 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 Bengkulu Bengkulu223 359 194
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Jambi Jambi203 327 177
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Johor Johor256 412 222
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur274 442 238
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Melaka Melaka269 433 234
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Melaka Melaka226 364 196
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of North Sumatra North Sumatra215 347 187
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Putrajaya Putrajaya261 420 226
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Riau Riau95 153 82
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Singapore Singapore254 408 220
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Tanjung Mas


Countries bordering or closest to Indonesia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Tanjung Mas'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 Tanjung Mas. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in West Sumatra, Indonesia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Tanjung Mas (You)West Sumatra
KumanisWest Sumatra8.7SE
TalawiWest Sumatra11.8SSW
TanjungampaluWest Sumatra15.1SSE
SaruasoWest Sumatra15.1W
Sumpur KudusWest Sumatra16.3ENE
BatusangkarWest Sumatra18.5WNW
SulitairWest Sumatra18.9SW
KototujuhWest Sumatra20.1SE
SungayangWest Sumatra21.9WNW
TanjunggadangWest Sumatra22.1N

🏆 West Sumatra City Rankings

How does Tanjung Mas rank within West Sumatra? 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 Tanjung Mas appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Padang909,040
Payakumbuh139,576
Bukittinggi121,028
Pariaman92,183
Solok73,438
Padangpanjang58,627
Sijunjung27,786
Tuapejat5,756

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Sijunjung2,745.73
Padang694.00
Payakumbuh80.43
Solok57.64
Bukittinggi25.24
Padangpanjang23.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Bukittinggi4,795.09
Padangpanjang2,549.00
Payakumbuh1,735.37
Padang1,309.86
Solok1,274.08
Sijunjung10.12
✈️ Nearest Airport
Tabing Airport
63 km (39 mi) from Tanjung Mas
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 Tanjung Mas? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Tanjung Mas Sits on the Map

Tanjung Mas sits inside West Sumatra, Indonesia. 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 Tanjung Mas 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 Tanjung Mas 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 Tanjung Mas and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Tanjung Mas against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and West Sumatra city rankings

🌎 Beyond Tanjung Mas: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Tanjung Mas and the countries closest to Tanjung Mas 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 Tanjung Mas, 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 Tanjung Mas at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Tanjung Mas

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Tanjung Mas MapView the Tanjung Mas map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Tanjung Mas Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ West Sumatra OverviewExplore the West Sumatra 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 Tanjung Mas

Which cities are closest to Tanjung Mas?

See the Cities Near To Tanjung Mas 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 West Sumatra by population and density.

How is the distance from Tanjung Mas to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Tanjung Mas. 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 West Sumatra city rankings above to size up each candidate.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Tanjung Mas?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Tanjung Mas is Tabing Airport, about 63 km (39 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.