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Faranah, Guinea – Guinea Flag

Current Date And Time In Faranah, Guinea

Friday, 19 June 2026
11:21:19 GMT
Capital: Faranah
Currency: Guinean Franc (GNF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 941,554
Area: 35,581.00 km²
State Code: F

States Near To Faranah


Find states and regions closest to Faranah in Guinea 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 Guinea 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 Guinea

📍 Faranah 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 Faranah from our regional database:

Capital CityFaranah
Total Population941,554
Land Area35,581 km²
Population Density9.40 / km²
Center Latitude10.2587° N
Center Longitude-10.8° E
Average Elevation440 m (1,443 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Mamou Region Mamou Region77 mi124 km67 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kankan Region Kankan Region86 mi138 km75 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Northern Province Northern Province89 mi144 km78 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Labé Region Labé Region121 mi194 km105 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kindia Kindia141 mi227 km123 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of North West North West160 mi257 km139 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Lofa County Lofa County161 mi258 km139 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province171 mi275 km148 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Southern Province Southern Province186 mi299 km162 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kedougou Kedougou196 mi315 km170 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

Countries Near To Faranah


Explore countries nearest to Faranah by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Faranah 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 Sierra Leone Sierra Leone175 mi282 km152 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Liberia Liberia244 mi392 km212 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast328 mi529 km285 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau394 mi633 km342 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Senegal Senegal449 mi723 km390 nm
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Faranah (You)Guinea941,55435,5819.40
Mamou RegionGuinea731,18817,07423.84
Kankan RegionGuinea1,972,53772,14514.91
Northern ProvinceSierra Leone22,605
Labé RegionGuinea994,45822,86928.85
KindiaGuinea1,561,37428,87325.95
North WestSierra Leone13,520
Lofa CountyLiberia9,978
Eastern ProvinceSierra Leone15,553
Southern ProvinceSierra Leone20,226
KedougouSenegal16,896

🏆 Guinea State Rankings

How does Faranah rank within Guinea? 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 Faranah appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Kankan Region1,972,537
Conakry1,660,973
Nzérékoré Region1,578,030
Kindia1,561,374
Boké Region1,083,147
Labé Region994,458
Faranah ⭐941,554
Mamou Region731,188

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – Faranah, Guinea

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Faranah 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 Guinea — see Guinea state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Faranah

This page also lists countries nearest to Faranah by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Guinea 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 Faranah 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°â€“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 Faranah.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Faranah

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

What does the compass direction from Faranah mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Faranah to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“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 Faranah in Guinea?

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

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

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

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