Current Date And Time In Staryy Cherek, Russia
Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:16:34 MSK
State: Kabardino-Balkariya Republic
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Population: 6,702
Find cities, states and countries closest to Staryy Cherek in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia 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 Staryy Cherek.
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 Staryy Cherek from our regional database:
| State / Region | Kabardino-Balkariya Republic |
| Total Population | 6,702 |
| Land Area | 48.30 km² |
| Population Density | 138.76 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 43.4707° N |
| Center Longitude | 43.8562° E |
| Elevation | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 to +12:00 |
| Population Rank in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic | #21 of 57 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aleksandrovka | 11 | 17 | 9 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Altud | 17 | 28 | 15 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Anzorey | 9 | 15 | 8 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Argudan | 5 | 8 | 4 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Aushiger | 8 | 13 | 7 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Babugent | 20 | 33 | 18 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Baksan | 22 | 35 | 19 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Baksanenok | 18 | 29 | 16 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Belaya Rechka | 16 | 26 | 14 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Chegem | 15 | 24 | 13 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Chegem Pervyj | 15 | 24 | 13 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Chegem Vtoroy | 15 | 25 | 13 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chikola | 19 | 31 | 17 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Deyskoye | 15 | 25 | 13 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Digora | 26 | 43 | 23 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Kabardino-Balkariya Republic (home state of Staryy Cherek), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Adjara | 145 | 234 | 126 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Guria | 126 | 203 | 110 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Imereti | 87 | 140 | 76 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Ingushetiya Republic | 63 | 102 | 55 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic | 98 | 157 | 85 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Kvemo Kartli | 144 | 231 | 125 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Mtskheta-Mtianeti | 101 | 163 | 88 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| North Ossetia–Alania | 44 | 70 | 38 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti | 56 | 90 | 49 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti | 84 | 135 | 73 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Russia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Staryy Cherek's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Mongolia | 1,015 | 1,633 | 881 | South (S) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Staryy Cherek. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Staryy Cherek (You) | Kabardino-Balkariya Republic | 6,702 | — | — |
| Nizhniy Cherek | Kabardino-Balkariya Republic | 3,098 | 6.6 | NE |
| Argudan | Kabardino-Balkariya Republic | 8,250 | 7.5 | SE |
| Urvan’ | Kabardino-Balkariya Republic | 5,484 | 7.7 | WNW |
| Kakhun | Kabardino-Balkariya Republic | 7,490 | 8.2 | NNE |
| Psygansu | Kabardino-Balkariya Republic | 6,885 | 8.3 | SW |
| Nartkala | Kabardino-Balkariya Republic | 33,390 | 9.3 | N |
| Aushiger | Kabardino-Balkariya Republic | 4,955 | 12.9 | SW |
| Nartan | Kabardino-Balkariya Republic | 12,694 | 13.4 | WNW |
| Anzorey | Kabardino-Balkariya Republic | — | 14.5 | SSE |
| Germenchik | Kabardino-Balkariya Republic | 4,129 | 15.5 | NNW |
How does Staryy Cherek rank within Kabardino-Balkariya Republic? 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 Staryy Cherek appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Nalchik | 239,300 |
| Prokhladnyy | 60,800 |
| Baksan | 37,519 |
| Nartkala | 33,390 |
| Terek | 21,180 |
| Dugulubgey | 20,965 |
| Chegem | 18,000 |
| Nartan | 12,694 |
| Shalushka | 11,577 |
| Chegem Vtoroy | 10,951 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Zayukovo | 143.33 |
| Sarmakovo | 132.00 |
| Aleksandrovka | 93.10 |
| Verkhnyaya Balkariya | 92.21 |
| Islamey | 92.00 |
| Baksanenok | 87.10 |
| Altud | 78.81 |
| Malka | 77.00 |
| Argudan | 75.90 |
| Urvan’ | 70.62 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Nalchik | 3,571.64 |
| Nartkala | 3,533.33 |
| Baksan | 1,875.95 |
| Terek | 1,765.00 |
| Prokhladnyy | 1,733.18 |
| Dugulubgey | 1,370.26 |
| Nartan | 302.24 |
| Zalukokoazhe | 212.70 |
| Shalushka | 180.89 |
| Chegem Vtoroy | 156.44 |
Nalchik Airport IATA: NAL 18 km (11 mi) from Staryy Cherek |
Staryy Cherek sits inside Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia and ranks #21 of 57 cities in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Staryy Cherek and the countries closest to Staryy Cherek by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Russia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Staryy Cherek, 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 Staryy Cherek at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Staryy Cherek — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Staryy Cherek 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 Kabardino-Balkariya Republic by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Staryy Cherek 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 Staryy Cherek map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Staryy Cherek 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.
It's the bearing from Staryy Cherek 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Staryy Cherek. 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 Kabardino-Balkariya Republic city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Staryy Cherek ranks #21 of 57 cities in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Staryy Cherek is Nalchik Airport (NAL), about 18 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.