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Groot Aub, Khomas Region, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Groot Aub, Namibia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:42:09 CAT
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 3,452

📍 Cities Near To Groot Aub


Find cities, states and countries closest to Groot Aub in Khomas Region, Namibia 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 Groot Aub.

📍 Groot Aub 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 Groot Aub from our regional database:

State / RegionKhomas Region
Total Population3,452
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-22.9385° N
Center Longitude17.1953° E
Elevation1,617 m (5,305 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Khomas Region#3 of 3
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Hoachanas Hoachanas87 140 76
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kalkrand Kalkrand82 132 71
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Karibib Karibib110 177 96
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Katutura Katutura30 48 26
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Leonardville Leonardville109 175 94
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Okahandja Okahandja69 111 60
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Omaruru Omaruru132 212 114
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Omitara Omitara69 110 60
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Otjimbingwe Otjimbingwe79 127 69
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Rehoboth Rehoboth27 43 23
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Schlip Schlip77 123 67
South (S)
National Flag Of Stampriet Stampriet124 199 107
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Windhoek Windhoek27 44 24
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Witvlei Witvlei90 146 79
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To Groot Aub


States and regions closest to Khomas Region (home state of Groot Aub), 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 Erongo Region Erongo Region111 179 97
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ghanzi Ghanzi298 480 259
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Hardap Region Hardap Region116 186 101
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Karas Region Karas Region291 468 253
South (S)
National Flag Of Kavango East Kavango East356 573 309
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kavango West Kavango West314 505 272
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kgalagadi Kgalagadi335 538 290
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kunene Region Kunene Region303 488 263
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of North-West North-West424 682 368
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Ohangwena Region Ohangwena Region349 561 303
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Groot Aub


Countries bordering or closest to Namibia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Groot Aub'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 Angola Angola813 1,309 706
North (N)
National Flag Of Botswana Botswana397 639 345
East (E)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi1,554 2,501 1,350
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo1,325 2,133 1,151
North (N)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini850 1,368 738
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Lesotho Lesotho758 1,220 658
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi1,234 1,986 1,072
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique1,139 1,833 989
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of South Africa South Africa592 953 514
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Tanzania Tanzania1,582 2,547 1,374
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Groot Aub. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Khomas Region, Namibia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Groot Aub (You)Khomas Region3,452
RehobothHardap Region34,18543.4SSW
WindhoekKhomas Region386,21943.7NNW
KatuturaKhomas Region21,24348.2NNW
OmitaraOmaheke Region833110.3NE
OkahandjaOtjozondjupa Region26,832110.6NNW
SchlipHardap Region1,141123.4S
OtjimbingweErongo Region7,677127.2WNW
KalkrandHardap Region1,467132.4SSE
HoachanasHardap Region3,000140.0SE
WitvleiOmaheke Region2,095145.6ENE

🏆 Khomas Region City Rankings

How does Groot Aub rank within Khomas Region? 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 Groot Aub appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Windhoek386,219
Katutura21,243
Groot Aub ⭐3,452

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Windhoek5,133.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Windhoek75.24
✈️ Nearest Airport
Eros Airport
IATA: ERS
39 km (24 mi) from Groot Aub
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 Khomas Region Cities
Groot Aub ranks #3 of 3 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Groot Aub Sits on the Map

Groot Aub sits inside Khomas Region, Namibia and ranks #3 of 3 cities in Khomas Region 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 Groot Aub 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 Groot Aub 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 Groot Aub and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Groot Aub against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Khomas Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Groot Aub: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Groot Aub

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Groot Aub

Which cities are closest to Groot Aub?

See the Cities Near To Groot Aub 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 Khomas Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Groot Aub to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Groot Aub. 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 Khomas Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Groot Aub compare in size to the cities near it?

Groot Aub ranks #3 of 3 cities in Khomas Region 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 Groot Aub?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Groot Aub is Eros Airport (ERS), about 39 km (24 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.