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Bankaw, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines – Philippines Flag

Current Date And Time In Bankaw, Philippines

Saturday, 15 August 2026
07:13:47 PHT
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 3,908
District: Province of Tawi-Tawi

📍 Cities Near To Bankaw


Find cities, states and countries closest to Bankaw in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines 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 Bankaw.

📍 Bankaw 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 Bankaw from our regional database:

State / RegionAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
DistrictProvince of Tawi-Tawi
Total Population3,908
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude5.0192° N
Center Longitude120.0091° E
Elevation
UTC Time Zone+08:00
Population Rank in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao#76 of 174
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bakung Bakung17 28 15
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Balimbing Balimbing5 9 5
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bongao Bongao16 26 14
West (W)
National Flag Of Buan Buan10 16 9
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kolape Kolape8 14 7
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Languyan Languyan17 28 15
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Lookan Lookan7 11 6
East (E)
National Flag Of Luuk Datan Luuk Datan18 29 16
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Manuk Mangkaw Manuk Mangkaw19 30 16
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of New Batu Batu New Batu Batu9 15 8
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Parangan Parangan7 11 6
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sanga-Sanga Sanga-Sanga16 25 14
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Sapa Sapa24 38 20
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Simunul Simunul14 22 12
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Tampakan Tampakan16 26 14
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Bankaw


States and regions closest to Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (home state of Bankaw), 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 Bicol Region Bicol Region389 627 338
North (N)
National Flag Of Calabarzon Calabarzon491 790 426
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Caraga Caraga120 194 105
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Central Luzon Central Luzon587 945 510
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Central Visayas Central Visayas143 231 125
North (N)
National Flag Of Davao Region Davao Region124 200 108
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of East Kalimantan East Kalimantan739 1,189 641
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Eastern Visayas Eastern Visayas314 505 272
North (N)
National Flag Of Gorontalo Gorontalo507 816 440
South (S)
National Flag Of Hatohobei Hatohobei612 986 532
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Bankaw


Countries bordering or closest to Philippines, with aerial distance and compass direction from Bankaw'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 Brunei Brunei751 1,208 652
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia1,131 1,820 982
West (W)
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong822 1,323 714
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Indonesia Indonesia1,087 1,749 944
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Laos Laos1,364 2,196 1,185
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Macao Macao841 1,354 730
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia1,478 2,379 1,283
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Palau Palau946 1,523 822
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Singapore Singapore1,464 2,356 1,272
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan749 1,206 651
North (N)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Bankaw. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Bankaw (You)Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao3,908
BalimbingAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao7,1028.5NW
LookanAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao2,75810.6E
ParanganAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao2,43210.6NW
KolapeAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao2,82513.7WNW
TongousonAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao6,26713.7E
New Batu BatuAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao8,88114.9WNW
BuanAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao2,92916.2NNE
Ungus-UngusAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao2,34419.1W
SimunulAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao4,67122.2SW
Sanga-SangaAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao5,29525.5WNW

🏆 Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao City Rankings

How does Bankaw rank within Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao? 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 Bankaw appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Budta1,273,715
Cotabato383,383
Marawi City259,993
Sultan Kudarat124,965
Dinaig116,768
Jolo101,002
City of Isabela67,336
Buluan60,931
Parang44,930
Sultan sa Barongis39,182

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Pagalungan898.76
Parang850.78
Sitangkai792.00
Upi742.95
Sultan Kudarat712.91
Buluan699.50
Marantao660.00
Languyan581.20
Sumisip567.60
Tuburan546.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Marawi City2,969.65
City of Isabela300.97
Dinaig252.85
Maluso186.24
Sultan Kudarat175.29
Sultan sa Barongis134.51
Buluan87.11
Bongao72.46
South Upi67.85
Siasi65.15
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sanga Sanga Airport
IATA: TWT
30 km (18 mi) from Bankaw
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 Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Cities
Bankaw ranks #76 of 174 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Bankaw Sits on the Map

Bankaw sits inside Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines and ranks #76 of 174 cities in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao 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 Bankaw 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 Bankaw 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 Bankaw and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Bankaw against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao city rankings

🌎 Beyond Bankaw: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Bankaw

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Bankaw

Which cities are closest to Bankaw?

See the Cities Near To Bankaw 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 Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao by population and density.

How is the distance from Bankaw to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Bankaw. 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 Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Bankaw ranks #76 of 174 cities in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao 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 Bankaw?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Bankaw is Sanga Sanga Airport (TWT), about 30 km (18 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.