Current Date And Time In Upper East, Ghana
Sunday, 28 June 2026
00:17:30 GMT
Capital: Bolgatanga
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 8,842.00 km²
State Code: UE
Find states and regions closest to Upper East 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 Upper East from our regional database:
| Capital City | Bolgatanga |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 8,842 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 10.7982° N |
| Center Longitude | -1.0586° E |
| Average Elevation | 168 m (551 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Centre-Sud | 50 mi | 81 km | 43 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Centre-Est | 79 mi | 128 km | 69 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Upper West | 83 mi | 133 km | 72 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Sahel | 105 mi | 169 km | 91 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Savanes | 109 mi | 176 km | 95 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Plateau-Central | 110 mi | 177 km | 95 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Centre | 110 mi | 177 km | 96 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Centre-Ouest | 113 mi | 181 km | 98 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Northern | 117 mi | 188 km | 101 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Sud-Ouest | 152 mi | 244 km | 132 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Upper East by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Upper East 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) | ⬆ |
| Benin | 247 mi | 397 km | 214 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Upper East. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East (You) | Ghana | — | 8,842 | — |
| Centre-Sud | Burkina Faso | 1,857,000 | 11,321 | 75.72 |
| Centre-Est | Burkina Faso | 1,610,000 | 11,811 | 110.85 |
| Upper West | Ghana | — | 18,476 | — |
| Sahel | Burkina Faso | 1,532,000 | 35,360 | 42.36 |
| Savanes | Togo | 828,224 | 8,470 | 45.86 |
| Plateau-Central | Burkina Faso | 3,265,000 | 8,545 | 1,164.00 |
| Centre | Burkina Faso | — | 2,805 | — |
| Centre-Ouest | Burkina Faso | 1,660,000 | 21,722 | 76.34 |
| Northern | Ghana | — | 70,384 | — |
| Sud-Ouest | Burkina Faso | 912,000 | 16,153 | 56.47 |
How does Upper East 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 Upper East 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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Upper East is a state or region within Ghana in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Upper East 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 Upper East 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 Upper East 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 Upper East.
Knowing the distance from Upper East 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 Upper East map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Upper East 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 Upper East 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 Upper East 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.