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Obock, Djibouti – Djibouti Flag

Current Date And Time In Obock, Djibouti

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
18:26:14 EAT
Capital: Obock
Currency: Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 44,706
Area: 4,700.00 km²
State Code: OB

States Near To Obock


Find states and regions closest to Obock 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

📍 Obock 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 Obock from our regional database:

Capital CityObock
Total Population44,706
Land Area4,700 km²
Population Density9.51 / km²
Center Latitude11.9647° N
Center Longitude43.2884° E
Average Elevation12 m (38 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Tadjourah Tadjourah30 mi49 km26 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti48 mi78 km42 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Arta Arta67 mi108 km58 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ali Sabieh Ali Sabieh68 mi110 km59 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Dikhil Dikhil86 mi138 km75 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Awdal Awdal92 mi148 km80 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Ta‘izz Ta‘izz122 mi196 km106 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Aden Aden130 mi209 km113 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Laḩij Laḩij131 mi211 km114 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Aḑ Ḑali‘ Aḑ Ḑali‘155 mi249 km134 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Obock


Explore countries nearest to Obock by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Obock supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

Quick Links: Djibouti Info | Countries Near Djibouti | Country Geolocation

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 Obock. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Obock (You)Djibouti44,7064,7009.51
TadjourahDjibouti90,7007,10012.77
DjiboutiDjibouti623,8912003,119.46
ArtaDjibouti48,0001,80026.67
Ali SabiehDjibouti99,9002,40041.63
DikhilDjibouti103,7007,20014.40
AwdalSomalia985,00016,29446.10
Ta‘izzYemen12,605
AdenYemen1,114
LaḩijYemen15,210
Aḑ Ḑali‘Yemen4,786

🏆 Djibouti State Rankings

How does Obock 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 Obock appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Djibouti623,891
Dikhil103,700
Ali Sabieh99,900
Tadjourah90,700
Arta48,000
Obock ⭐44,706

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Dikhil7,200
Tadjourah7,100
Obock ⭐4,700
Ali Sabieh2,400
Arta1,800
Djibouti200

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Djibouti3,119.46
Ali Sabieh41.63
Arta26.67
Dikhil14.40
Tadjourah12.77
Obock ⭐9.51
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 – Obock, Djibouti

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Obock 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 Obock

This page also lists countries nearest to Obock 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 Obock 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 Obock.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Obock 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Obock

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

What does the compass direction from Obock mean?

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

See the States Near To Obock 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 Obock 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.