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Takhar, Afghanistan – Afghanistan Flag

Current Date And Time In Takhar, Afghanistan

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
01:12:32 AFT
Capital: Taloqan
Currency: Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Timezone: UTC +04:30 (AFT)
Population: 1,080,000
Area: 12,333.00 km²
State Code: TAK

States Near To Takhar


Find states and regions closest to Takhar in Afghanistan 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Afghanistan and Asia.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Afghanistan

📍 Takhar 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 Takhar from our regional database:

Capital CityTaloqan
Total Population1,080,000
Land Area12,333 km²
Population Density87.60 / km²
Center Latitude36.6698° N
Center Longitude69.4785° E
Average Elevation976 m (3,202 ft)
UTC Time Zone+04:30
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kunduz Kunduz34 mi55 km30 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Baghlan Baghlan53 mi85 km46 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Badakhshan Badakhshan74 mi119 km64 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Panjshir Panjshir85 mi137 km74 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Samangan Samangan88 mi141 km76 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Khatlon Province Khatlon Province88 mi142 km77 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kapisa Kapisa117 mi188 km102 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Nuristan Nuristan123 mi197 km106 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Parwan Parwan124 mi199 km107 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Dushanbe Dushanbe136 mi219 km118 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

Countries Near To Takhar


Explore countries nearest to Takhar by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Takhar supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Pakistan Pakistan264 mi425 km229 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Tajikistan Tajikistan394 mi633 km342 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan541 mi871 km470 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan571 mi918 km496 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan633 mi1,019 km550 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Takhar. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Takhar (You)Afghanistan1,080,00012,33387.60
KunduzAfghanistan1,080,0008,040134.30
BaghlanAfghanistan1,000,00021,11847.40
BadakhshanAfghanistan1,072,78544,0595.83
PanjshirAfghanistan180,0003,61049.90
SamanganAfghanistan420,00011,26237.30
Khatlon ProvinceTajikistan3,438,90024,600138.67
KapisaAfghanistan500,0001,842271.40
NuristanAfghanistan160,0009,22517.30
ParwanAfghanistan750,0005,974125.50
DushanbeTajikistan1,201,80010012,018.00

🏆 Afghanistan State Rankings

How does Takhar rank within Afghanistan? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Takhar appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Kabul5,150,000
Herat2,100,000
Nangarhar1,750,000
Balkh1,550,000
Kandahar1,450,000
Ghazni1,400,000
Faryab1,100,000
Kunduz1,080,000
Takhar ⭐1,080,000
Badakhshan1,072,785

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Helmand58,584
Herat54,778
Kandahar54,022
Farah48,471
Badakhshan44,059
Nimroz41,356
Ghazni22,915
Baghlan21,118
Badghis20,591
Faryab20,293

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Kabul1,154.20
Kapisa271.40
Nangarhar226.50
Kunduz134.30
Laghman130.10
Parwan125.50
Logar108.20
Kunar97.10
Balkh89.90
Takhar ⭐87.60
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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Takhar, Afghanistan

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Takhar is a state or region within Afghanistan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Takhar is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Takhar to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Takhar to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Afghanistan — see Afghanistan state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Takhar

This page also lists countries nearest to Takhar by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Afghanistan page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Takhar using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Takhar.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Takhar to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Afghanistan. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Takhar MapView the Takhar satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in TakharExplore all cities and towns in Takhar for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Afghanistan Country DataGet complete Afghanistan data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Takhar

How is the distance from Takhar to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Takhar map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Takhar mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Takhar to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Takhar in Afghanistan?

See the States Near To Takhar table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Takhar below the states table, or compare all Afghanistan states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Afghanistan?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Afghanistan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.