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Astara, Azerbaijan – Azerbaijan Flag

Current Date And Time In Astara, Azerbaijan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
19:13:11 AZT
Capital: Astara
Currency: Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (AZT)
Population: 111,900
Area: 616.00 km²
State Code: AST

States Near To Astara


Find states and regions closest to Astara in Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan

📍 Astara 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 Astara from our regional database:

Capital CityAstara
Total Population111,900
Land Area616 km²
Population Density84.20 / km²
Center Latitude38.4663° N
Center Longitude48.8719° E
Average Elevation-23 m (-77 ft)
UTC Time Zone+04:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Lənkəran Lənkəran16 mi25 km14 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lankaran Sahari Lankaran Sahari20 mi32 km17 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Lerik District Lerik District33 mi52 km28 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ardabil Province Ardabil Province38 mi61 km33 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Masally Masally41 mi66 km35 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Yardimli District Yardimli District46 mi73 km40 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Jalilabad Jalilabad55 mi88 km47 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Neftçala Neftçala59 mi95 km51 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Bilasuvar District Bilasuvar District77 mi125 km67 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Salyan District Salyan District87 mi140 km76 nm
North (N)

Countries Near To Astara


Explore countries nearest to Astara by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Astara 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 Nagorno Karabakh Nagorno Karabakh48 mi77 km42 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Armenia Armenia134 mi216 km117 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia266 mi428 km231 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq524 mi844 km455 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Syria Syria597 mi961 km519 nm
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Astara (You)Azerbaijan111,90061684.20
LənkəranAzerbaijan227,5001,53938.85
Lankaran SahariAzerbaijan89,300703,182.47
Lerik DistrictAzerbaijan86,1001,08435.86
Ardabil ProvinceIran1,270,42017,80021.61
MasallyAzerbaijan183,532721104.50
Yardimli DistrictAzerbaijan68,40066734.97
JalilabadAzerbaijan200,0001,44066.97
NeftçalaAzerbaijan88,9001,45114.03
Bilasuvar DistrictAzerbaijan106,5001,35825.23
Salyan DistrictAzerbaijan139,6001,79931.88

🏆 Azerbaijan State Rankings

How does Astara rank within Azerbaijan? 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 Astara appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Baki2,344,900
Sumqayit491,068
Nakhchivan461,500
Abşeron432,800
Gǝncǝ332,600
Lənkəran227,500
Şǝmkir217,400
Jalilabad200,000
Masally183,532
Sabirabad District180,500

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Nakhchivan5,500
Kalbajar3,050
Quba2,574
Shaki2,433
Baki2,140
Ismayilli District2,074
Şǝmkir1,957
Tovuz District1,942
Xızı1,850
Lachin Rayon1,835

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Lankaran Sahari3,182.47
Gǝncǝ2,347.21
Shusha City2,339.10
Shusha City2,339.10
Sumqayit927.68
Shaki City902.85
Shaki City902.85
Shirvan725.99
Yevlax City672.62
Naftalan630.41
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 – Astara, Azerbaijan

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Astara is a state or region within Azerbaijan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Astara 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 Astara to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Astara 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 Azerbaijan — see Azerbaijan state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Astara

This page also lists countries nearest to Astara by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Azerbaijan 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 Astara 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 Astara.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Astara

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

What does the compass direction from Astara mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Astara 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 Astara in Azerbaijan?

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

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

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 Azerbaijan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.