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Gash-Barka, Eritrea – Eritrea Flag

Current Date And Time In Gash-Barka, Eritrea

Saturday, 27 June 2026
23:56:13 EAT
Capital: Barentu
Currency: Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 1,103,742
Area: 33,200.00 km²
State Code: GB

States Near To Gash-Barka


Find states and regions closest to Gash-Barka in Eritrea 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 Eritrea 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 Eritrea

📍 Gash-Barka 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 Gash-Barka from our regional database:

Capital CityBarentu
Total Population1,103,742
Land Area33,200 km²
Population Density33.25 / km²
Center Latitude15.4069° N
Center Longitude37.6387° E
Average Elevation615 m (2,017 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Anseba Anseba75 mi120 km65 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Kassala Kassala82 mi132 km71 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Maekel Maekel84 mi136 km73 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Northern Red Sea Northern Red Sea98 mi158 km85 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Tigray Tigray105 mi169 km91 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Debub Debub106 mi170 km92 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Al Qaḑarif Al Qaḑarif179 mi288 km156 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Blue Nile Blue Nile232 mi373 km201 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Southern Red Sea Southern Red Sea275 mi443 km239 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of River Nile River Nile281 mi452 km244 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

Countries Near To Gash-Barka


Explore countries nearest to Gash-Barka by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Gash-Barka 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 Djibouti Djibouti299 mi481 km259 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia420 mi675 km364 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Yemen Yemen582 mi937 km506 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Sudan Sudan661 mi1,063 km574 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia693 mi1,116 km602 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Gash-Barka (You)Eritrea1,103,74233,20033.25
AnsebaEritrea893,58723,20038.52
KassalaSudan36,710
MaekelEritrea1,053,2541,300810.20
Northern Red SeaEritrea897,43827,80032.28
TigrayEthiopia41,410
DebubEritrea1,476,7658,000184.60
Al QaḑarifSudan75,263
Blue NileSudan45,844
Southern Red SeaEritrea398,65927,60014.45
River NileSudan122,123

🏆 Eritrea State Rankings

How does Gash-Barka rank within Eritrea? 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 Gash-Barka appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Debub1,476,765
Gash-Barka ⭐1,103,742
Maekel1,053,254
Northern Red Sea897,438
Anseba893,587
Southern Red Sea398,659

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Gash-Barka ⭐33,200
Northern Red Sea27,800
Southern Red Sea27,600
Anseba23,200
Debub8,000
Maekel1,300

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Maekel810.20
Debub184.60
Anseba38.52
Gash-Barka ⭐33.25
Northern Red Sea32.28
Southern Red Sea14.45
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 – Gash-Barka, Eritrea

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Gash-Barka 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 Eritrea — see Eritrea state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Gash-Barka

This page also lists countries nearest to Gash-Barka by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Eritrea 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 Gash-Barka 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 Gash-Barka.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Gash-Barka

How is the distance from Gash-Barka 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 Gash-Barka map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Gash-Barka mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Gash-Barka 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 Gash-Barka in Eritrea?

See the States Near To Gash-Barka 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 Gash-Barka below the states table, or compare all Eritrea states by area, population and density.

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

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