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Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya, Ilam Province, Iran – Iran Flag

Current Date And Time In Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya, Iran

Saturday, 15 August 2026
03:21:31 IRST
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)
Population: 2,724

📍 Cities Near To Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya


Find cities, states and countries closest to Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya in Ilam Province, 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya.

📍 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya from our regional database:

State / RegionIlam Province
Total Population2,724
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude33.8085° N
Center Longitude46.5673° E
Elevation1,071 m (3,514 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:30
Population Rank in Ilam Province#15 of 36
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Asmanabad Asmanabad7 11 6
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cham Ruteh Cham Ruteh33 53 29
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Chavar Chavar17 28 15
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Eslamabad Eslamabad21 34 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Eslamabad-e Gharb Eslamabad-e Gharb21 34 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Eyvan Eyvan15 24 13
West (W)
National Flag Of Gadmeh Gadmeh4 6 3
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Golan Golan32 52 28
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Haft Cheshmeh Haft Cheshmeh17 28 15
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Īlam Īlam14 23 13
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Lumar Lumar22 35 19
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mehr Mehr27 43 23
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of RostamKhan RostamKhan24 38 21
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Şaleḩabad Şaleḩabad32 51 28
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Sarab Sarab12 20 11
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya


States and regions closest to Ilam Province (home state of Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya), 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 Al Asimah Al Asimah284 458 247
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Al Jahra Governorate Al Jahra Governorate237 381 206
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Al-Qadisiyah Al-Qadisiyah124 199 107
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Babil Babil136 218 118
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Baghdad Baghdad133 214 116
West (W)
National Flag Of Basra Basra202 325 175
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari237 382 206
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Dhi Qar Dhi Qar152 245 132
South (S)
National Flag Of Diyala Diyala94 151 81
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Duhok Duhok323 519 280
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya


Countries bordering or closest to Iran, with aerial distance and compass direction from Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya'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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Ilam Province, Iran.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya (You)Ilam Province2,724
SarablehIlam Province12,3934.5S
GadmehIlam Province6866.4WNW
ShababIlam Province4,0889.4SE
AsmanabadIlam Province6,28011.0WNW
SarabIlam Province1,41319.7WSW
ĪlamIlam Province140,94023.3SW
EyvanIlam Province31,29923.9W
Haft CheshmehIlam Province3,49727.9SW
ChavarIlam Province5,83127.9WSW
Sarab-e KalanIlam Province88429.6SSE

🏆 Ilam Province City Rankings

How does Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya rank within Ilam Province? 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Īlam140,940
Dehloran46,002
Eyvan31,299
Darreh Shahr24,961
Abdanan23,946
Sarableh12,393
Arkavaz11,977
Mehran11,831
Asmanabad6,280
Chavar5,831

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Darreh Shahr3.05

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Darreh Shahr8,183.93
✈️ Nearest Airport
Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport
IATA: KSH
81 km (50 mi) from Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya
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 Ilam Province Cities
Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya ranks #15 of 36 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya Sits on the Map

Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya sits inside Ilam Province, Iran and ranks #15 of 36 cities in Ilam Province 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Ilam Province city rankings

🌎 Beyond Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya and the countries closest to Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya, 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya MapView the Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Ilam Province OverviewExplore the Ilam Province 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya

Which cities are closest to Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya?

See the Cities Near To Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya 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 Ilam Province by population and density.

How is the distance from Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya. 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 Ilam Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya compare in size to the cities near it?

Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya ranks #15 of 36 cities in Ilam Province 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 Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Zanjireh-ye ‘Olya is Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (KSH), about 81 km (50 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.