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Gharbia, Egypt – Egypt Flag

Current Date And Time In Gharbia, Egypt

Wednesday, 29 July 2026
06:25:43 EET
Capital: Tanta
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EET)
Area: 1,942.00 km²
State Code: GH

States Near To Gharbia


Find states and regions closest to Gharbia in Egypt 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 Egypt 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 Egypt

📍 Gharbia 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 Gharbia from our regional database:

Capital CityTanta
Total Population
Land Area1,942 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude30.8754° N
Center Longitude31.0335° E
Average Elevation6 m (21 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kafr el-Sheikh Kafr el-Sheikh17 mi27 km15 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Monufia Monufia19 mi31 km17 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Dakahlia Dakahlia34 mi54 km29 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Beheira Beheira41 mi66 km36 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Sharqia Sharqia42 mi67 km36 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Qalyubia Qalyubia48 mi77 km42 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cairo Cairo59 mi94 km51 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Damietta Damietta59 mi96 km52 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Giza Giza60 mi97 km53 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Alexandria Alexandria70 mi112 km61 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

Countries Near To Gharbia


Explore countries nearest to Gharbia by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Gharbia 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 Israel Israel381 mi613 km331 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Jordan Jordan420 mi675 km364 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Palestinian Territory Palestinian Territory444 mi714 km385 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Lebanon Lebanon572 mi920 km497 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cyprus Cyprus595 mi957 km516 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Gharbia (You)Egypt1,942
Kafr el-SheikhEgypt3,467
MonufiaEgypt2,499
DakahliaEgypt3,538
BeheiraEgypt9,826
SharqiaEgypt4,911
QalyubiaEgypt1,124
CairoEgypt3,085
DamiettaEgypt910
GizaEgypt13,184
AlexandriaEgypt2,879

🏆 Egypt State Rankings

How does Gharbia rank within Egypt? 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 Gharbia appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
New Valley440,098
Matruh166,563
Red Sea120,000
Aswan62,726
Minya32,279
South Sinai31,272
North Sinai27,564
Asyut13,720
Giza13,184
Sohag11,218

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
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 – Gharbia, Egypt

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Gharbia 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 Egypt — see Egypt state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Gharbia

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Gharbia

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

What does the compass direction from Gharbia mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Gharbia 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 Gharbia in Egypt?

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

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

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