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Suguta, Samburu County, Kenya – Kenya Flag

Current Date And Time In Suguta, Kenya

Thursday, 13 August 2026
12:51:52 EAT
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 2,328

📍 Cities Near To Suguta


Find cities, states and countries closest to Suguta in Samburu County, 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 Suguta.

📍 Suguta 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 Suguta from our regional database:

State / RegionSamburu County
Total Population2,328
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude0.825° N
Center Longitude36.6893° E
Elevation1,701 m (5,581 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Samburu County#5 of 5
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Archers Post Archers Post69 111 60
East (E)
National Flag Of Bahati Bahati77 124 67
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Baragoi Baragoi67 107 58
North (N)
National Flag Of Baringo Baringo56 90 48
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Brooke Brooke124 199 107
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Burnt Forest Burnt Forest96 155 84
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Chaka Chaka85 136 73
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Chepareria Chepareria108 174 94
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Chogoria Chogoria98 157 85
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Chuka Chuka104 167 90
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Dundori Dundori81 130 70
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Elburgon Elburgon99 159 86
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Eldama Ravine Eldama Ravine85 137 74
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Eldoret Eldoret100 161 87
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Embu Embu108 174 94
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Suguta


States and regions closest to Samburu County (home state of Suguta), 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 Baringo65 104 56
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Elegeyo-Marakwet Elegeyo-Marakwet103 165 89
West (W)
National Flag Of Embu County Embu County140 225 121
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Isiolo County Isiolo County121 195 105
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kericho County Kericho County140 226 122
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kirinyaga County Kirinyaga County133 214 115
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Laikipia Laikipia60 97 52
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Marsabit County Marsabit County110 178 96
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Meru County Meru County84 135 73
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Murang'A Murang'A138 223 120
South (S)

🌎 Countries Near To Suguta


Countries bordering or closest to Kenya, with aerial distance and compass direction from Suguta'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 Suguta. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Samburu County, Kenya.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Suguta (You)Samburu County2,328
MaralalSamburu County31,35030.2N
RumurutiLaikipia13,05663.7SSW
KiamburLaikipia4,89063.8SW
WambaSamburu County4,58072.6ENE
MarigatBaringo9,39587.5WSW
BaringoBaringo7,65689.7WSW
Mairo InyaNyandarua County30,52794.2SSW
NyahururuLaikipia37,65094.7SSW
KarugaLaikipia2,30197.9SSW
NanyukiLaikipia72,813100.6SSE

🏆 Samburu County City Rankings

How does Suguta rank within Samburu County? 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 Suguta appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Maralal31,350
Archers Post4,620
Wamba4,580
Baragoi4,254
Suguta ⭐2,328

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Nanyuki Civil Airport
IATA: NYK
106 km (66 mi) from Suguta
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 Samburu County Cities
Suguta ranks #5 of 5 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Suguta Sits on the Map

Suguta sits inside Samburu County, Kenya and ranks #5 of 5 cities in Samburu County 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 Suguta 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 Suguta 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 Suguta and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Suguta against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Samburu County city rankings

🌎 Beyond Suguta: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Suguta

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Suguta?

See the Cities Near To Suguta 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 Samburu County by population and density.

How is the distance from Suguta to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Suguta ranks #5 of 5 cities in Samburu County 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 Suguta?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Suguta is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 106 km (66 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.