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Jilma, Sidi Bouzid Governorate, Tunisia – Tunisia Flag

Current Date And Time In Jilma, Tunisia

Friday, 14 August 2026
17:34:24 CET
Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CET)
Population: 5,887
District: Jelma

📍 Cities Near To Jilma


Find cities, states and countries closest to Jilma in Sidi Bouzid Governorate, Tunisia 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 Jilma.

📍 Jilma 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 Jilma from our regional database:

State / RegionSidi Bouzid Governorate
DistrictJelma
Total Population5,887
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude35.2731° N
Center Longitude9.4239° E
Elevation364 m (1,194 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Sidi Bouzid Governorate#8 of 11
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bir el Hafey Bir el Hafey27 43 23
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of El Ala El Ala25 40 22
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of El Amra El Amra12 19 10
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Es Souda Es Souda13 22 12
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Haffouz Haffouz29 46 25
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Hajeb el Aïoun Hajeb el Aïoun11 17 9
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Jedelienne Jedelienne30 49 26
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Rohia Rohia33 54 29
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sbeitla Sbeitla17 28 15
West (W)
National Flag Of Sbiba Sbiba27 44 24
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sidi Bouzid Sidi Bouzid17 27 14
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Jilma


States and regions closest to Sidi Bouzid Governorate (home state of Jilma), 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 Annaba Annaba171 276 149
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ariana Governorate Ariana Governorate134 215 116
North (N)
National Flag Of Béja Governorate Béja Governorate133 215 116
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ben Arous Governorate Ben Arous Governorate117 188 101
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of El Tarf El Tarf145 234 126
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gabès Governorate Gabès Governorate73 117 63
South (S)
National Flag Of Gafsa Gafsa67 107 58
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Jendouba Governorate Jendouba Governorate131 210 113
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kairouan Kairouan51 82 44
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kasserine Governorate Kasserine Governorate60 97 52
West (W)

🌎 Countries Near To Jilma


Countries bordering or closest to Tunisia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Jilma'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 Albania768 1,236 667
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Algeria Algeria617 993 536
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra737 1,186 640
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Austria Austria977 1,572 848
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Bosnia And Herzegovina819 1,317 711
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Croatia Croatia831 1,337 722
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of France France935 1,505 812
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gibraltar Gibraltar856 1,378 743
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Greece Greece770 1,239 669
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary1,054 1,696 915
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Jilma. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Sidi Bouzid Governorate, Tunisia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Jilma (You)Sidi Bouzid Governorate5,887
Hajeb el AïounKairouan10,62117.4NE
El AmraSidi Bouzid Governorate3,36119.0SW
Es SoudaSidi Bouzid Governorate68921.6SSE
Sidi BouzidSidi Bouzid Governorate47,59526.7SSE
SbeitlaKasserine Governorate23,76427.7W
El AlaKairouan3,27639.9NNE
Bir el HafeySidi Bouzid Governorate6,49843.3SSW
SbibaKasserine Governorate6,50443.7NW
HaffouzKairouan8,47246.0NNE
JedelienneKasserine Governorate4,35248.5NW

🏆 Sidi Bouzid Governorate City Rankings

How does Jilma rank within Sidi Bouzid Governorate? 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 Jilma appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Gafsa Ksar International Airport
IATA: GAF
109 km (68 mi) from Jilma
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 Sidi Bouzid Governorate Cities
Jilma ranks #8 of 11 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Jilma Sits on the Map

Jilma sits inside Sidi Bouzid Governorate, Tunisia and ranks #8 of 11 cities in Sidi Bouzid Governorate 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 Jilma 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 Jilma 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 Jilma and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Jilma against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Sidi Bouzid Governorate city rankings

🌎 Beyond Jilma: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Jilma

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Jilma

Which cities are closest to Jilma?

See the Cities Near To Jilma 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 Sidi Bouzid Governorate by population and density.

How is the distance from Jilma to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Jilma. 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 Sidi Bouzid Governorate city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Jilma ranks #8 of 11 cities in Sidi Bouzid Governorate 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 Jilma?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Jilma is Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF), about 109 km (68 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.