Current Date And Time In Sahel, Burkina Faso
Sunday, 12 July 2026
03:02:57 GMT
Capital: Dori
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,532,000
Area: 35,360.00 km²
State Code: SAH
Find states and regions closest to Sahel 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 Sahel from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Centre | 8 mi | 13 km | 7 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Plateau-Central | 11 mi | 17 km | 9 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Centre-Ouest | 56 mi | 90 km | 48 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Centre-Sud | 60 mi | 97 km | 52 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Centre-Nord | 78 mi | 126 km | 68 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Upper East | 105 mi | 169 km | 91 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Centre-Est | 107 mi | 173 km | 93 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Nord | 114 mi | 183 km | 99 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Boucle du Mouhoun | 137 mi | 220 km | 119 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Upper West | 143 mi | 230 km | 124 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Sahel by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Sahel 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 | ||
| Togo | 298 mi | 480 km | 259 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Ghana | 299 mi | 481 km | 259 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| 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 Sahel. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahel (You) | Burkina Faso | 1,532,000 | 35,360 | 42.36 |
| Centre | Burkina Faso | — | 2,805 | — |
| Plateau-Central | Burkina Faso | 3,265,000 | 8,545 | 1,164.00 |
| Centre-Ouest | Burkina Faso | 1,660,000 | 21,722 | 76.34 |
| Centre-Sud | Burkina Faso | 1,857,000 | 11,321 | 75.72 |
| Centre-Nord | Burkina Faso | 1,797,000 | 19,829 | 90.76 |
| Upper East | Ghana | — | 8,842 | — |
| Centre-Est | Burkina Faso | 1,610,000 | 11,811 | 110.85 |
| Nord | Burkina Faso | 1,715,000 | 16,207 | 81.05 |
| Boucle du Mouhoun | Burkina Faso | 1,923,000 | 34,333 | 55.75 |
| Upper West | Ghana | — | 18,476 | — |
How does Sahel 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 Sahel 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 |
Sahel is a state or region within Burkina Faso in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Sahel 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 Sahel 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 Sahel 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 Sahel.
Knowing the distance from Sahel 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 Sahel map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Sahel 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 Sahel 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 Sahel 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.