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Dikhil, Djibouti – Djibouti Flag

Current Date And Time In Dikhil, Djibouti

Sunday, 12 July 2026
10:36:29 EAT
Capital: Dikhil
Currency: Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 103,700
Area: 7,200.00 km²
State Code: DI

States Near To Dikhil


Find states and regions closest to Dikhil in Djibouti 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 Djibouti 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 Djibouti

📍 Dikhil 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 Dikhil from our regional database:

Capital CityDikhil
Total Population103,700
Land Area7,200 km²
Population Density14.40 / km²
Center Latitude11.1054° N
Center Longitude42.3705° E
Average Elevation474 m (1,554 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Arta Arta23 mi37 km20 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ali Sabieh Ali Sabieh23 mi37 km20 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti52 mi84 km45 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Tadjourah Tadjourah58 mi94 km51 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Awdal Awdal73 mi117 km63 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Obock Obock86 mi138 km75 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Dire Dawa Dire Dawa109 mi176 km95 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Harari Harari124 mi200 km108 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Afar Afar136 mi219 km118 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Woqooyi Galbeed Woqooyi Galbeed159 mi257 km138 nm
Southeast (SE)

Countries Near To Dikhil


Explore countries nearest to Dikhil by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Dikhil 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 Ethiopia Ethiopia234 mi376 km203 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea299 mi481 km259 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Yemen Yemen474 mi763 km411 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Somalia Somalia523 mi841 km454 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Sudan Sudan838 mi1,349 km728 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Dikhil (You)Djibouti103,7007,20014.40
ArtaDjibouti48,0001,80026.67
Ali SabiehDjibouti99,9002,40041.63
DjiboutiDjibouti623,8912003,119.46
TadjourahDjibouti90,7007,10012.77
AwdalSomalia985,00016,29446.10
ObockDjibouti44,7064,7009.51
Dire DawaEthiopia1,213
HarariEthiopia334
AfarEthiopia72,053
Woqooyi GalbeedSomalia1,685,00017,42958.40

🏆 Djibouti State Rankings

How does Dikhil rank within Djibouti? 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 Dikhil appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Djibouti623,891
Dikhil ⭐103,700
Ali Sabieh99,900
Tadjourah90,700
Arta48,000
Obock44,706

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Dikhil ⭐7,200
Tadjourah7,100
Obock4,700
Ali Sabieh2,400
Arta1,800
Djibouti200

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Djibouti3,119.46
Ali Sabieh41.63
Arta26.67
Dikhil ⭐14.40
Tadjourah12.77
Obock9.51
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 – Dikhil, Djibouti

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Dikhil 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 Djibouti — see Djibouti state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Dikhil

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Dikhil

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

What does the compass direction from Dikhil mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Dikhil 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 Dikhil in Djibouti?

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

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

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