Current Date And Time In South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region, Ethiopia
Sunday, 12 July 2026
08:39:31 EAT
National Capital: Addis Ababa
Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
State Code: SW
Find states and regions closest to South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia
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 South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region from our regional database:
| Capital City | — |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 6.5157° N |
| Center Longitude | 36.9541° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,382 m (4,534 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Sidama Region | 111 mi | 179 km | 96 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Gambela | 202 mi | 324 km | 175 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Addis Ababa | 212 mi | 342 km | 184 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Turkana County | 241 mi | 388 km | 209 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Eastern Equatoria | 262 mi | 421 km | 227 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Oromiya | 262 mi | 422 km | 228 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Marsabit County | 290 mi | 467 km | 252 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| South Ethiopia Regional State | 303 mi | 487 km | 263 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Central Ethiopia Regional State | 303 mi | 487 km | 263 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Binshangul Gumuz | 310 mi | 498 km | 269 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region 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 | ||
| Djibouti | 234 mi | 376 km | 203 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Eritrea | 420 mi | 675 km | 364 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Somalia | 479 mi | 771 km | 416 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| South Sudan | 647 mi | 1,042 km | 562 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Kenya | 658 mi | 1,059 km | 571 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region. 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) |
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| South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region (You) | Ethiopia | — | — | — |
| Sidama Region | Ethiopia | — | 6,538 | — |
| Gambela | Ethiopia | — | 29,783 | — |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | — | 527 | — |
| Turkana County | Kenya | 1,100,000 | 68,680 | 16.00 |
| Eastern Equatoria | South Sudan | 1,003,000 | 82,542 | 12.15 |
| Oromiya | Ethiopia | — | 353,690 | — |
| Marsabit County | Kenya | 450,000 | 66,923 | 6.70 |
| Binshangul Gumuz | Ethiopia | — | 50,699 | — |
| Jonglei | South Sudan | 1,501,000 | 122,479 | 12.25 |
| Amhara | Ethiopia | — | 154,709 | — |
How does South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region rank within Ethiopia? 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 South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Oromiya | 353,690 |
| Somali | 327,068 |
| Amhara | 154,709 |
| Afar | 72,053 |
| Binshangul Gumuz | 50,699 |
| Tigray | 41,410 |
| Gambela | 29,783 |
| Sidama Region | 6,538 |
| Dire Dawa | 1,213 |
| Addis Ababa | 527 |
| State | Density/km² |
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South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region is a state or region within Ethiopia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region 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 South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Ethiopia 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 South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region 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 South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region.
Knowing the distance from South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Ethiopia. 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 South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region 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 South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region 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 South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region below the states table, or compare all Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.