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Fochriw, Wales, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Fochriw, United Kingdom

Friday, 14 August 2026
21:28:36 BST
State: Wales
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 1,250
District: Caerphilly County Borough

📍 Cities Near To Fochriw


Find cities, states and countries closest to Fochriw in Wales, United Kingdom 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 Fochriw.

📍 Fochriw 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 Fochriw from our regional database:

State / RegionWales
DistrictCaerphilly County Borough
Total Population1,250
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude51.74° N
Center Longitude-3.2986° E
Elevation348 m (1,142 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Wales#242 of 370
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abercanaid Abercanaid3 5 3
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Abercynon Abercynon7 11 6
South (S)
National Flag Of Aberfan Aberfan4 6 3
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bargoed Bargoed5 8 4
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bedlinog Bedlinog3 4 2
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Blackwood Blackwood6 10 6
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Caerphily Caerphily6 10 6
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Deri Deri3 4 2
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ebbw Vale Ebbw Vale5 8 4
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Ebbw Vale Ebbw Vale5 7 4
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gelligaer Gelligaer6 9 5
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Hengoed Hengoed7 11 6
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil4 6 3
West (W)
National Flag Of Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil3 6 3
West (W)
National Flag Of Mountain Ash Mountain Ash5 8 5
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Fochriw


States and regions closest to Wales (home state of Fochriw), 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 Alderney Alderney181 291 157
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Alderney Alderney124 200 108
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bride Bride225 362 195
North (N)
National Flag Of Brittany Brittany274 441 238
South (S)
National Flag Of Castel Castel191 308 166
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Castletown Castletown139 224 121
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Douglas Douglas143 230 124
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of England England78 126 68
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Forest Forest181 292 157
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Forest Forest194 312 168
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Fochriw


Countries bordering or closest to United Kingdom, with aerial distance and compass direction from Fochriw'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 Andorra Andorra917 1,475 796
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium470 757 408
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark505 813 439
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Faroe Islands Faroe Islands467 751 406
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of France France678 1,091 589
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Germany Germany642 1,033 557
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey411 662 357
South (S)
National Flag Of Ireland Ireland190 306 165
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man90 146 79
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey429 691 373
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Fochriw (You)Wales1,250
RhymneyWales8,5372.4NNE
BedlinogWales1,1124.1SSW
DeriWales1,0064.3SE
New TredegarWales4,2084.5ESE
AbercanaidWales5,0615.0WSW
TredegarWales14,8555.1NE
Merthyr TydfilWales43,8205.5W
Merthyr TydfilVale5.8W
AberfanWales3,5476.4SSW
Ebbw ValeWales33,0687.5ENE

🏆 Wales City Rankings

How does Fochriw rank within Wales? 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 Fochriw appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Cardiff372,089
Swansea300,352
Newport161,506
Rhondda69,506
Wrexham65,692
Buckley63,576
Tonypandy62,545
Barry54,673
Bridgend49,597
Llanelli49,591

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Tonypandy18,559.35
Ammanford7,599.04
Buckley6,003.40
Briton Ferry4,498.59
Pyle4,241.80
Pontypool3,965.11
Colwyn Bay3,753.21
Blackwood3,658.63
Aberystwyth3,524.25
Caerphilly3,208.68
✈️ Nearest Airport
Cardiff International Airport
IATA: CWL
38 km (24 mi) from Fochriw
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 Wales Cities
Fochriw ranks #242 of 370 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Fochriw Sits on the Map

Fochriw sits inside Wales, United Kingdom and ranks #242 of 370 cities in Wales 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 Fochriw 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 Fochriw 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 Fochriw and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Fochriw against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Wales city rankings

🌎 Beyond Fochriw: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Fochriw

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Fochriw

Which cities are closest to Fochriw?

See the Cities Near To Fochriw 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 Wales by population and density.

How is the distance from Fochriw to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Fochriw ranks #242 of 370 cities in Wales 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 Fochriw?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Fochriw is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), about 38 km (24 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.