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Centre-Est, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso Flag

Current Date And Time In Centre-Est, Burkina Faso

Sunday, 12 July 2026
02:18:34 GMT
Capital: Tenkodogo
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,610,000
Area: 11,811.00 km²
State Code: CET

States Near To Centre-Est


Find states and regions closest to Centre-Est in Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso

📍 Centre-Est 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 Centre-Est from our regional database:

Capital CityTenkodogo
Total Population1,610,000
Land Area11,811 km²
Population Density110.85 / km²
Center Latitude11.5248° N
Center Longitude-0.1495° E
Average Elevation234 m (767 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Centre-Sud Centre-Sud62 mi99 km53 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Upper East Upper East79 mi128 km69 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Savanes Savanes83 mi133 km72 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Est Est95 mi153 km83 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Plateau-Central Plateau-Central104 mi168 km90 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Centre Centre107 mi172 km93 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Sahel Sahel107 mi173 km93 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Centre-Nord Centre-Nord125 mi201 km108 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Atakora Atakora134 mi215 km116 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Centre-Ouest Centre-Ouest148 mi238 km128 nm
West (W)

Countries Near To Centre-Est


Explore countries nearest to Centre-Est by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Centre-Est 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 Togo298 mi480 km259 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana299 mi481 km259 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Benin Benin332 mi534 km288 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mali Mali403 mi648 km350 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast423 mi681 km367 nm
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Centre-Est (You)Burkina Faso1,610,00011,811110.85
Centre-SudBurkina Faso1,857,00011,32175.72
Upper EastGhana8,842
SavanesTogo828,2248,47045.86
EstBurkina Faso1,896,00036,25640.61
Plateau-CentralBurkina Faso3,265,0008,5451,164.00
CentreBurkina Faso2,805
SahelBurkina Faso1,532,00035,36042.36
Centre-NordBurkina Faso1,797,00019,82990.76
AtakoraBenin586,73420,49920.81
Centre-OuestBurkina Faso1,660,00021,72276.34

🏆 Burkina Faso State Rankings

How does Centre-Est rank within Burkina Faso? 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 Centre-Est appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Plateau-Central3,265,000
Hauts-Bassins2,415,000
Boucle du Mouhoun1,923,000
Est1,896,000
Centre-Sud1,857,000
Centre-Nord1,797,000
Nord1,715,000
Centre-Ouest1,660,000
Centre-Est ⭐1,610,000
Sahel1,532,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Est36,256
Sahel35,360
Boucle du Mouhoun34,333
Hauts-Bassins25,344
Centre-Ouest21,722
Centre-Nord19,829
Cascades Region18,406
Nord16,207
Sud-Ouest16,153
Centre-Est ⭐11,811

🏙 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 – Centre-Est, Burkina Faso

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Centre-Est is a state or region within Burkina Faso in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Centre-Est 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 Centre-Est to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Centre-Est 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 Burkina Faso — see Burkina Faso state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Centre-Est

This page also lists countries nearest to Centre-Est by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Burkina Faso 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 Centre-Est 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 Centre-Est.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Centre-Est MapView the Centre-Est satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Centre-EstExplore all cities and towns in Centre-Est for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Burkina Faso Country DataGet complete Burkina Faso data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Centre-Est

How is the distance from Centre-Est 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 Centre-Est map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Centre-Est mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Centre-Est 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 Centre-Est in Burkina Faso?

See the States Near To Centre-Est 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 Centre-Est below the states table, or compare all Burkina Faso states by area, population and density.

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

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