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Ouargla, Algeria – Algeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Ouargla, Algeria

Saturday, 11 July 2026
22:44:10 CET
Capital: Ouargla
Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CET)
Population: 558,558
Area: 211,980.00 km²
State Code: OU

States Near To Ouargla


Find states and regions closest to Ouargla in Algeria 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 Algeria and Africa.

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 Algeria

📍 Ouargla 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 Ouargla from our regional database:

Capital CityOuargla
Total Population558,558
Land Area211,980 km²
Population Density1.40 / km²
Center Latitude31.9527° N
Center Longitude5.3335° E
Average Elevation134 m (441 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Touggourt Touggourt90 mi145 km78 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ghardaia Ghardaia106 mi170 km92 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of El Oued El Oued132 mi212 km114 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of El Mghair El Mghair142 mi229 km123 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ouled Djellal Ouled Djellal172 mi277 km149 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of El Menia El Menia173 mi278 km150 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Laghouat Laghouat192 mi309 km167 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Biskra Biskra202 mi325 km175 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Tozeur Governorate Tozeur Governorate211 mi339 km183 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kebili Governorate Kebili Governorate219 mi353 km191 nm
East-northeast (ENE)

Countries Near To Ouargla


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

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Morocco Morocco585 mi941 km508 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Tunisia Tunisia617 mi993 km536 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gibraltar Gibraltar694 mi1,117 km603 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Mali Mali807 mi1,299 km701 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Niger Niger828 mi1,332 km719 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Ouargla (You)Algeria558,558211,9801.40
TouggourtAlgeria36,603
GhardaiaAlgeria363,59886,1058.33
El OuedAlgeria647,54854,5736.97
El MghairAlgeria13,142
Ouled DjellalAlgeria22,987
El MeniaAlgeria113,213
LaghouatAlgeria455,60220,9416.22
BiskraAlgeria721,35620,98631.60
Tozeur GovernorateTunisia121,0004,71921.64
Kebili GovernorateTunisia179,00022,4548.10

🏆 Algeria State Rankings

How does Ouargla rank within Algeria? 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 Ouargla appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Algiers2,988,145
Sétif1,489,979
Oran1,454,078
Djelfa1,164,000
Tizi Ouzou1,127,608
Batna1,119,791
Blida1,002,937
Chlef1,002,088
M'Sila990,591
Tlemcen949,135

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Tamanrasset556,200
Adrar497,197
In Salah305,670
Illizi285,000
In Guezzam217,686
Ouargla ⭐211,980
Djanet210,260
Béchar161,400
Tindouf159,000
Bordj Badji Mokhtar126,382

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Algiers1,723.36
Blida285.84
Tizi Ouzou213.04
Boumerdes212.72
Oran199.75
Constantine193.67
Annaba187.93
Tipaza117.49
Jijel112.59
Chlef112.12
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 – Ouargla, Algeria

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Ouargla is a state or region within Algeria in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Ouargla 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 Ouargla to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Ouargla 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 Algeria — see Algeria state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Ouargla

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

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Ouargla 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°â€“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 Ouargla.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Ouargla

How is the distance from Ouargla 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 Ouargla map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Ouargla mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Ouargla to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“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 Ouargla in Algeria?

See the States Near To Ouargla 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 Ouargla below the states table, or compare all Algeria states by area, population and density.

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

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 Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Algeria state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.