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Samtse District, Bhutan – Bhutan Flag

Current Date And Time In Samtse District, Bhutan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
21:13:21 BTT
Capital: Samtse
Currency: Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
Timezone: UTC +06:00 (BTT)
Population: 64,805
Area: 1,725.00 km²
State Code: SD

States Near To Samtse District


Find states and regions closest to Samtse District in Bhutan 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 Bhutan 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 Bhutan

📍 Samtse District 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 Samtse District from our regional database:

Capital CitySamtse
Total Population64,805
Land Area1,725 km²
Population Density17.87 / km²
Center Latitude27.0292° N
Center Longitude89.0562° E
Average Elevation1,755 m (5,758 ft)
UTC Time Zone+06:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Haa Haa28 mi45 km24 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chukha Chukha32 mi52 km28 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Paro Paro35 mi57 km31 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Thimphu District Thimphu District47 mi76 km41 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Sikkim Sikkim50 mi81 km44 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Dagana Dagana51 mi82 km44 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Punakha Punakha64 mi103 km55 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Wangdi Phodrang Wangdi Phodrang69 mi111 km60 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Tsirang District Tsirang District70 mi112 km60 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Rangpur Division Rangpur Division82 mi132 km71 nm
South (S)

Countries Near To Samtse District


Explore countries nearest to Samtse District by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Samtse District 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 Bangladesh Bangladesh265 mi426 km230 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Nepal Nepal390 mi627 km338 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar519 mi836 km451 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of India India867 mi1,395 km753 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Laos Laos928 mi1,493 km806 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Samtse District (You)Bhutan64,8051,72517.87
HaaBhutan13,6551,3193.92
ChukhaBhutan61,1731,99114.82
ParoBhutan46,3161,69314.77
Thimphu DistrictBhutan138,7361,61724.36
SikkimIndia610,5777,09651.65
DaganaBhutan26,8371,3878.50
PunakhaBhutan28,74084513.53
Wangdi PhodrangBhutan42,1864,1814.41
Tsirang DistrictBhutan29,20763218.58
Rangpur DivisionBangladesh15,787,75816,185448.04

🏆 Bhutan State Rankings

How does Samtse District rank within Bhutan? 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 Samtse District appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – Samtse District, Bhutan

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Samtse District 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 Bhutan — see Bhutan state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Samtse District

This page also lists countries nearest to Samtse District by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Bhutan 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 Samtse District 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 Samtse District.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Samtse District

How is the distance from Samtse District 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 Samtse District map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Samtse District mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Samtse District 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 Samtse District in Bhutan?

See the States Near To Samtse District 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 Samtse District below the states table, or compare all Bhutan states by area, population and density.

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

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