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Ajab Shir, East Azerbaijan, Iran – Iran Flag

Current Date And Time In Ajab Shir, Iran

Saturday, 15 August 2026
07:38:03 IRST
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)
Population: 29,675

📍 Cities Near To Ajab Shir


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ajab Shir in East Azerbaijan, Iran 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 Ajab Shir.

📍 Ajab Shir 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 Ajab Shir from our regional database:

State / RegionEast Azerbaijan
Total Population29,675
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude37.4776° N
Center Longitude45.8943° E
Elevation1,297 m (4,255 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:30
Population Rank in East Azerbaijan#12 of 145
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Akhi Jahan Akhi Jahan22 35 19
North (N)
National Flag Of Alin Jaq Alin Jaq3 5 3
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Aruq Aruq27 44 24
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Az̄arshahr Az̄arshahr20 32 17
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bayqut Bayqut24 38 21
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bonab Bonab13 21 11
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Chahar Borj Chahar Borj25 40 22
South (S)
National Flag Of Dush Dush15 24 13
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ekis Ekis23 38 20
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Firuz Salar Firuz Salar22 35 19
North (N)
National Flag Of Gugan Gugan21 34 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Kandovan Kandovan29 47 25
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Khaneqah Khaneqah11 18 9
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Khanian Khanian2 3 2
East (E)
National Flag Of Khazineh Anbar-e Jadid Khazineh Anbar-e Jadid26 42 23
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Ajab Shir


States and regions closest to East Azerbaijan (home state of Ajab Shir), 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 Ağcabǝdi Ağcabǝdi146 235 127
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ağdam Ağdam138 222 120
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ararat Ararat152 245 132
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ardabil Province Ardabil Province106 170 92
East (E)
National Flag Of Beyləqan Beyləqan141 226 122
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Fuzuli District Fuzuli District115 185 100
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of İmişli İmişli152 245 132
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Jabrayil Jabrayil100 161 87
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Khojaly Khojaly130 209 113
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Khojavend Khojavend127 204 110
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Ajab Shir


Countries bordering or closest to Iran, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ajab Shir'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 Afghanistan Afghanistan817 1,315 709
East (E)
National Flag Of Armenia Armenia714 1,149 620
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan632 1,017 549
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bahrain Bahrain478 770 415
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia887 1,427 770
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq583 939 507
West (W)
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait426 686 370
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Nagorno Karabakh Nagorno Karabakh664 1,068 576
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Oman Oman767 1,234 666
South (S)
National Flag Of Qatar Qatar512 823 444
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Ajab Shir. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in East Azerbaijan, Iran.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ajab Shir (You)East Azerbaijan29,675
ShishavanEast Azerbaijan3,7371.5SSW
KhanianEast Azerbaijan1,0142.9E
Alin JaqEast Azerbaijan5084.8ENE
Valin JeqEast Azerbaijan5094.9E
ShirazEast Azerbaijan1,9955.0SSE
Nanesa’East Azerbaijan7905.8SSE
NebrinEast Azerbaijan8116.2SE
KheẕerluEast Azerbaijan3,5057.7SE
KhaneqahEast Azerbaijan1,06017.6NNW
ShiraminEast Azerbaijan3,28218.2N

🏆 East Azerbaijan City Rankings

How does Ajab Shir rank within East Azerbaijan? 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 Ajab Shir appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Tabriz1,424,641
Maragheh262,604
Mianeh182,848
Marand124,191
Ahar100,641
Sahand82,494
Bonab80,359
Sarab45,031
Az̄arshahr44,887
Hadishahr34,346

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Tabriz324.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Tabriz4,397.04
✈️ Nearest Airport
Urmia Airport
IATA: OMH
76 km (47 mi) from Ajab Shir
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 East Azerbaijan Cities
Ajab Shir ranks #12 of 145 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Ajab Shir Sits on the Map

Ajab Shir sits inside East Azerbaijan, Iran and ranks #12 of 145 cities in East Azerbaijan 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 Ajab Shir 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 Ajab Shir 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 Ajab Shir and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ajab Shir against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and East Azerbaijan city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ajab Shir: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ajab Shir

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Ajab Shir

Which cities are closest to Ajab Shir?

See the Cities Near To Ajab Shir 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 East Azerbaijan by population and density.

How is the distance from Ajab Shir to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ajab Shir. 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 East Azerbaijan city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Ajab Shir compare in size to the cities near it?

Ajab Shir ranks #12 of 145 cities in East Azerbaijan 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 Ajab Shir?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ajab Shir is Urmia Airport (OMH), about 76 km (47 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.