Current Date And Time In Northern, Ghana
Thursday, 18 June 2026
19:47:59 GMT
Capital: Tamale
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 70,384.00 km²
State Code: NP
Find states and regions closest to Northern 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
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 Northern from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Kara | 86 mi | 138 km | 75 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Savanes | 92 mi | 149 km | 80 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Centrale | 96 mi | 154 km | 83 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Oti | 99 mi | 160 km | 86 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Savannah | 115 mi | 185 km | 100 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| North East | 115 mi | 185 km | 100 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Bono | 115 mi | 185 km | 100 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Upper East | 117 mi | 188 km | 101 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Donga | 127 mi | 204 km | 110 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Bono East | 128 mi | 206 km | 111 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Northern by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Northern 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 | ||
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| Togo | 135 mi | 217 km | 117 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Benin | 247 mi | 397 km | 214 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Burkina Faso | 299 mi | 481 km | 259 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Ivory Coast | 311 mi | 500 km | 270 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Liberia | 586 mi | 943 km | 509 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Northern. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern (You) | Ghana | — | 70,384 | — |
| Kara | Togo | 769,940 | 11,629 | 37.78 |
| Savanes | Togo | 828,224 | 8,470 | 45.86 |
| Centrale | Togo | 617,871 | 13,317 | 28.04 |
| Upper East | Ghana | — | 8,842 | — |
| Donga | Benin | 384,151 | 11,126 | 22.24 |
| Plateaux | Togo | 1,375,165 | 16,975 | 53.68 |
| Upper West | Ghana | — | 18,476 | — |
| Centre-Est | Burkina Faso | 1,610,000 | 11,811 | 110.85 |
| Atakora | Benin | 586,734 | 20,499 | 20.81 |
| Centre-Sud | Burkina Faso | 1,857,000 | 11,321 | 75.72 |
How does Northern 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 Northern appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Northern ⭐ | 70,384 |
| Ashanti | 24,389 |
| Western | 23,921 |
| Volta | 20,570 |
| Eastern | 19,323 |
| Upper West | 18,476 |
| Central | 9,826 |
| Upper East | 8,842 |
| Greater Accra | 3,245 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Northern is a state or region within Ghana in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Northern 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 Northern 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Northern 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 Northern.
Knowing the distance from Northern 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.
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 Northern map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Northern 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 Northern 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 Northern below the states table, or compare all Ghana 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 Ghana state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
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