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Volta, Ghana – Ghana Flag

Current Date And Time In Volta, Ghana

Saturday, 27 June 2026
19:54:13 GMT
Capital: Ho
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 20,570.00 km²
State Code: TV

States Near To Volta


Find states and regions closest to Volta 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

📍 Volta 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 Volta from our regional database:

Capital CityHo
Total Population
Land Area20,570 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude6.5781° N
Center Longitude0.4502° E
Average Elevation131 m (430 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Maritime Maritime58 mi93 km50 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Greater Accra Greater Accra59 mi95 km51 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eastern Eastern62 mi99 km54 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Plateaux Plateaux83 mi133 km72 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mono Mono90 mi144 km78 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Kouffo Kouffo94 mi152 km82 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Oti Oti98 mi157 km85 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Atlantique Atlantique122 mi196 km106 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Zou Zou123 mi198 km107 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Ashanti Ashanti136 mi218 km118 nm
West (W)

Countries Near To Volta


Explore countries nearest to Volta by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Volta 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 Volta. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Volta (You)Ghana20,570
MaritimeTogo2,599,9556,395245.57
Greater AccraGhana3,245
EasternGhana19,323
PlateauxTogo1,375,16516,97553.68
MonoBenin380,0781,605110.60
KouffoBenin560,1822,404106.88
AtlantiqueBenin896,9013,233217.60
ZouBenin628,6845,24375.69
AshantiGhana24,389
CentralGhana9,826

🏆 Ghana State Rankings

How does Volta 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 Volta appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Northern70,384
Ashanti24,389
Western23,921
Volta ⭐20,570
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 – Volta, Ghana

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Volta 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 Volta

This page also lists countries nearest to Volta 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 Volta 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 Volta.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Volta 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Volta

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

What does the compass direction from Volta mean?

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

See the States Near To Volta 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 Volta 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.