Current Date And Time In Est, Burkina Faso
Monday, 27 July 2026
20:46:48 GMT
Capital: Fada N’Gourma
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,896,000
Area: 36,256.00 km²
State Code: EST
Find states and regions closest to 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
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 Est from our regional database:
| Capital City | Fada N’Gourma |
| Total Population | 1,896,000 |
| Land Area | 36,256 km² |
| Population Density | 40.61 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 12.4366° N |
| Center Longitude | 0.9057° E |
| Average Elevation | 269 m (882 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Centre-Est | 95 mi | 153 km | 83 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Niamey | 109 mi | 175 km | 94 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Atakora | 125 mi | 201 km | 108 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Centre-Nord | 132 mi | 213 km | 115 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Savanes | 134 mi | 216 km | 117 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Centre-Sud | 147 mi | 237 km | 128 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Plateau-Central | 159 mi | 255 km | 138 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Alibori | 162 mi | 261 km | 141 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Centre | 162 mi | 262 km | 141 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Sahel | 167 mi | 269 km | 145 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Est by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Est supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Togo | 298 mi | 480 km | 259 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Ghana | 299 mi | 481 km | 259 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Benin | 332 mi | 534 km | 288 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Mali | 403 mi | 648 km | 350 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Ivory Coast | 423 mi | 681 km | 367 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Est. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Est (You) | Burkina Faso | 1,896,000 | 36,256 | 40.61 |
| Centre-Est | Burkina Faso | 1,610,000 | 11,811 | 110.85 |
| Niamey | Niger | 1,302,910 | 983 | 1,324.81 |
| Atakora | Benin | 586,734 | 20,499 | 20.81 |
| Centre-Nord | Burkina Faso | 1,797,000 | 19,829 | 90.76 |
| Savanes | Togo | 828,224 | 8,470 | 45.86 |
| Centre-Sud | Burkina Faso | 1,857,000 | 11,321 | 75.72 |
| Plateau-Central | Burkina Faso | 3,265,000 | 8,545 | 1,164.00 |
| Alibori | Benin | 576,251 | 26,242 | 13.61 |
| Centre | Burkina Faso | — | 2,805 | — |
| Sahel | Burkina Faso | 1,532,000 | 35,360 | 42.36 |
How does 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 Est appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Plateau-Central | 3,265,000 |
| Hauts-Bassins | 2,415,000 |
| Boucle du Mouhoun | 1,923,000 |
| Est ⭐ | 1,896,000 |
| Centre-Sud | 1,857,000 |
| Centre-Nord | 1,797,000 |
| Nord | 1,715,000 |
| Centre-Ouest | 1,660,000 |
| Centre-Est | 1,610,000 |
| Sahel | 1,532,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Est ⭐ | 36,256 |
| Sahel | 35,360 |
| Boucle du Mouhoun | 34,333 |
| Hauts-Bassins | 25,344 |
| Centre-Ouest | 21,722 |
| Centre-Nord | 19,829 |
| Cascades Region | 18,406 |
| Nord | 16,207 |
| Sud-Ouest | 16,153 |
| Centre-Est | 11,811 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Plateau-Central | 1,164.00 |
| Centre-Est | 110.85 |
| Hauts-Bassins | 94.43 |
| Centre-Nord | 90.76 |
| Nord | 81.05 |
| Centre-Ouest | 76.34 |
| Centre-Sud | 75.72 |
| Sud-Ouest | 56.47 |
| Boucle du Mouhoun | 55.75 |
| Cascades Region | 50.81 |
Est is a state or region within Burkina Faso in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from 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 Est.
Knowing the distance from 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.
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 Est map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from 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.
See the States Near To 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 Est below the states table, or compare all Burkina Faso states by area, population and density.
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.