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Ashanti, Ghana – Ghana Flag

Current Date And Time In Ashanti, Ghana

Sunday, 28 June 2026
05:10:24 GMT
Capital: Kumasi
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 24,389.00 km²
State Code: AH

States Near To Ashanti


Find states and regions closest to Ashanti in Ghana 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 Ghana 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 Ghana

📍 Ashanti 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 Ashanti from our regional database:

Capital CityKumasi
Total Population
Land Area24,389 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude6.747° N
Center Longitude-1.5209° E
Average Elevation301 m (988 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Eastern Eastern74 mi120 km65 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Central Central78 mi125 km68 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ahafo Ahafo84 mi136 km73 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Bono East Bono East84 mi136 km73 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of North East North East90 mi144 km78 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bono Bono90 mi144 km78 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Savannah Savannah90 mi144 km78 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Western Western98 mi158 km85 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Western North Western North101 mi162 km88 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Comoé District Comoé District126 mi202 km109 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Ashanti


Explore countries nearest to Ashanti by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Ashanti 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 Togo Togo135 mi217 km117 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Benin Benin247 mi397 km214 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso299 mi481 km259 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast311 mi500 km270 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Liberia Liberia586 mi943 km509 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Ashanti (You)Ghana24,389
EasternGhana19,323
CentralGhana9,826
WesternGhana23,921
Comoé DistrictIvory Coast14,173
Greater AccraGhana3,245
VoltaGhana20,570
PlateauxTogo1,375,16516,97553.68
Zanzan DistrictIvory Coast38,251
MaritimeTogo2,599,9556,395245.57
Lagunes DistrictIvory Coast23,280

🏆 Ghana State Rankings

How does Ashanti rank within Ghana? 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 Ashanti appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Northern70,384
Ashanti ⭐24,389
Western23,921
Volta20,570
Eastern19,323
Upper West18,476
Central9,826
Upper East8,842
Greater Accra3,245

🏙 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 – Ashanti, Ghana

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Ashanti 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 Ghana — see Ghana state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Ashanti

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Ashanti

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

What does the compass direction from Ashanti mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Ashanti 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 Ashanti in Ghana?

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

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

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