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Borgou, Benin – Benin Flag

Current Date And Time In Borgou, Benin

Saturday, 27 June 2026
22:18:17 WAT
Capital: Parakou
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 802,503
Area: 25,856.00 km²
State Code: BO

States Near To Borgou


Find states and regions closest to Borgou in Benin 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 Benin 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 Benin

📍 Borgou 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 Borgou from our regional database:

Capital CityParakou
Total Population802,503
Land Area25,856 km²
Population Density18.41 / km²
Center Latitude9.5341° N
Center Longitude2.778° E
Average Elevation338 m (1,108 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Donga Donga76 mi123 km66 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Collines Collines91 mi147 km79 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Alibori Alibori99 mi159 km86 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Oyo State Oyo State111 mi179 km96 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Atakora Atakora115 mi185 km100 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kwara State Kwara State117 mi188 km101 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kara Kara118 mi190 km102 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Centrale Centrale132 mi212 km115 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Plateau Plateau152 mi245 km132 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Zou Zou159 mi255 km138 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

Countries Near To Borgou


Explore countries nearest to Borgou by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Borgou 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 Togo Togo112 mi181 km98 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana247 mi397 km214 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso332 mi534 km288 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Nigeria Nigeria434 mi698 km377 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast551 mi887 km479 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Borgou (You)Benin802,50325,85618.41
DongaBenin384,15111,12622.24
CollinesBenin602,06613,93132.04
AliboriBenin576,25126,24213.61
Oyo StateNigeria9,500,00028,454333.90
AtakoraBenin586,73420,49920.81
Kwara StateNigeria4,500,00036,825122.20
KaraTogo769,94011,62937.78
CentraleTogo617,87113,31728.04
PlateauBenin435,6233,26478.77
ZouBenin628,6845,24375.69

🏆 Benin State Rankings

How does Borgou rank within Benin? 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 Borgou appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Atlantique896,901
Borgou ⭐802,503
Ouémé773,421
Littoral690,584
Zou628,684
Collines602,066
Atakora586,734
Alibori576,251
Kouffo560,182
Plateau435,623

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Alibori26,242
Borgou ⭐25,856
Atakora20,499
Collines13,931
Donga11,126
Zou5,243
Plateau3,264
Atlantique3,233
Kouffo2,404
Mono1,605

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Littoral10,065.35
Ouémé288.48
Atlantique217.60
Mono110.60
Kouffo106.88
Plateau78.77
Zou75.69
Collines32.04
Donga22.24
Atakora20.81
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 – Borgou, Benin

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Borgou 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 Benin — see Benin state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Borgou

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Borgou

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

What does the compass direction from Borgou mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Borgou 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 Borgou in Benin?

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

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

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