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Postojna, Municipality of Postojna, Slovenia – Slovenia Flag

Current Date And Time In Postojna, Slovenia

Saturday, 15 August 2026
16:11:54 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 9,605

📍 Cities Near To Postojna


Find cities, states and countries closest to Postojna in Municipality of Postojna, Slovenia 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 Postojna.

📍 Postojna 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 Postojna from our regional database:

State / RegionMunicipality of Postojna
Total Population9,605
Land Area33.30 km²
Population Density288.44 / km²
Center Latitude45.7744° N
Center Longitude14.2153° E
Elevation548 m (1,798 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Municipality of Postojna#1 of 3
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ajdovščina Ajdovščina17 27 14
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Basovizza Basovizza19 31 17
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Begunje pri Cerknici Begunje pri Cerknici9 14 7
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bevke Bevke16 26 14
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Borovnica Borovnica12 20 11
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Brezovica pri Ljubljani Brezovica pri Ljubljani20 32 17
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Budanje Budanje15 24 13
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Buzet Buzet28 45 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cerknica Cerknica7 12 6
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cerkno Cerkno27 43 23
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cesta Cesta18 30 16
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Črna Vas Črna Vas20 32 17
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Črni Vrh Črni Vrh13 21 12
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Depala Vas Depala Vas30 49 26
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Divača Divača13 21 12
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Postojna


States and regions closest to Municipality of Postojna (home state of Postojna), 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 Acquaviva Acquaviva154 248 134
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Borgo Maggiore Borgo Maggiore153 247 133
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Carinthia Carinthia65 105 57
North (N)
National Flag Of Chiesanuova Chiesanuova156 251 135
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Destrnik Destrnik94 151 81
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Dobrna Dobrna62 100 54
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Dol pri Ljubljani Dol pri Ljubljani30 48 26
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Dolenjske Toplice Dolenjske Toplice41 66 35
East (E)
National Flag Of Domagnano Domagnano152 245 132
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Faetano Faetano153 246 133
Southwest (SW)

🌎 Countries Near To Postojna


Countries bordering or closest to Slovenia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Postojna'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 Albania Albania431 694 374
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Austria Austria97 156 84
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Bosnia And Herzegovina203 326 176
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Croatia Croatia73 118 64
South (S)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia254 409 221
North (N)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark737 1,187 640
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Germany Germany404 650 350
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Greece Greece599 964 520
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary225 362 195
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Italy Italy319 514 277
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Postojna (You)Municipality of Postojna9,605
PrestranekMunicipality of Postojna7085.4SSW
PlaninaMunicipality of Postojna8156.6NNE
UnecMunicipality of Cerknica5247.6NE
RakekMunicipality of Cerknica2,1528.6ENE
PivkaPivka2,08810.3S
CerknicaMunicipality of Cerknica4,01811.7ENE
KalceLogatec52913.6N
Begunje pri CerkniciMunicipality of Cerknica65813.8ENE
SenožečeMunicipality of Divača61014.8WSW
LogatecLogatec8,94215.9N

🏆 Municipality of Postojna City Rankings

How does Postojna rank within Municipality of Postojna? 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 Postojna appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Postojna ⭐9,605
Planina815
Prestranek708

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Planina36.56
Postojna ⭐33.30
Prestranek3.88

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Postojna ⭐288.44
Prestranek182.47
Planina22.29
✈️ Nearest Airport
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport
IATA: LJU
53 km (33 mi) from Postojna
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 Municipality of Postojna Cities
Postojna ranks #1 of 3 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Postojna Sits on the Map

Postojna sits inside Municipality of Postojna, Slovenia and ranks #1 of 3 cities in Municipality of Postojna 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 Postojna 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 Postojna 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 Postojna and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Postojna against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Municipality of Postojna city rankings

🌎 Beyond Postojna: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Postojna and the countries closest to Postojna by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Slovenia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Postojna, 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 Postojna at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Postojna

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Postojna

Which cities are closest to Postojna?

See the Cities Near To Postojna 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 Municipality of Postojna by population and density.

How is the distance from Postojna to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Postojna ranks #1 of 3 cities in Municipality of Postojna 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 Postojna?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Postojna is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), about 53 km (33 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.