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Baraton, Nandi, Kenya – Kenya Flag

Current Date And Time In Baraton, Kenya

Thursday, 13 August 2026
07:00:40 EAT
State: Nandi
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 2,043

📍 Cities Near To Baraton


Find cities, states and countries closest to Baraton in Nandi, Kenya 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 Baraton.

📍 Baraton 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 Baraton from our regional database:

State / RegionNandi
Total Population2,043
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude0.2552° N
Center Longitude35.0827° E
Elevation1,977 m (6,487 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Nandi#4 of 4
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Burnt Forest Burnt Forest24 39 21
East (E)
National Flag Of Chavakali Chavakali26 42 23
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Eldoret Eldoret22 36 19
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kakamega Kakamega23 37 20
West (W)
National Flag Of Kapsabet Kapsabet4 6 3
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kesses Kesses16 26 14
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Khayega Khayega22 35 19
West (W)
National Flag Of Kisumu Kisumu32 52 28
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kisumu Kisumu33 53 29
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Majengo Majengo29 46 25
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Malava Malava21 33 18
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Mbale Mbale28 45 24
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Mosoriot Mosoriot8 13 7
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Nandi Hills Nandi Hills13 20 11
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Serem Serem20 32 17
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Baraton


States and regions closest to Nandi (home state of Baraton), 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 Baringo Baringo81 131 70
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bomet County Bomet County69 111 60
South (S)
National Flag Of Bungoma County Bungoma County57 91 49
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Busia County Busia County64 102 55
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Eastern Region Eastern Region139 223 120
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Elegeyo-Marakwet Elegeyo-Marakwet65 104 56
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Homa Bay County Homa Bay County78 126 68
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kakamega County Kakamega County26 42 22
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kericho County Kericho County35 56 30
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kiambu County Kiambu County147 236 127
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Baraton


Countries bordering or closest to Kenya, with aerial distance and compass direction from Baraton'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 Burundi Burundi598 963 519
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros885 1,424 769
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti879 1,415 764
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia658 1,059 571
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi947 1,524 822
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mayotte Mayotte1,015 1,633 881
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda570 918 495
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Somalia Somalia675 1,086 586
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of South Sudan South Sudan659 1,060 572
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sudan Sudan1,034 1,665 898
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Baraton (You)Nandi2,043
KapsabetNandi41,9976.2SSE
MosoriotNandi4,91612.7NE
Nandi HillsNandi8,03220.3SE
KessesUasin Gishu County2,29326.3ENE
SeremVihiga County3,98432.2SW
MalavaKakamega County5,13133.2NW
KhayegaKakamega County3,89235.1W
EldoretUasin Gishu County475,71636.1NE
KakamegaKakamega County1,867,57936.9W
Burnt ForestUasin Gishu County4,73939.1E

🏆 Nandi City Rankings

How does Baraton rank within Nandi? 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 Baraton appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kapsabet41,997
Nandi Hills8,032
Mosoriot4,916
Baraton ⭐2,043

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Eldoret International Airport
IATA: EDL
24 km (15 mi) from Baraton
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 Nandi Cities
Baraton ranks #4 of 4 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Baraton Sits on the Map

Baraton sits inside Nandi, Kenya and ranks #4 of 4 cities in Nandi 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 Baraton 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 Baraton 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 Baraton and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Baraton against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Nandi city rankings

🌎 Beyond Baraton: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Baraton

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Baraton

Which cities are closest to Baraton?

See the Cities Near To Baraton 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 Nandi by population and density.

How is the distance from Baraton to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Baraton ranks #4 of 4 cities in Nandi 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 Baraton?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Baraton is Eldoret International Airport (EDL), about 24 km (15 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.