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Akkar, Lebanon – Lebanon Flag

Current Date And Time In Akkar, Lebanon

Sunday, 28 June 2026
07:56:32 EEST
Capital: Halba
Currency: Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 198,174
Area: 788.00 km²
State Code: AK

States Near To Akkar


Find states and regions closest to Akkar in Lebanon 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 Lebanon and Asia.

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 Lebanon

📍 Akkar 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 Akkar from our regional database:

Capital CityHalba
Total Population198,174
Land Area788 km²
Population Density37.78 / km²
Center Latitude34.544° N
Center Longitude36.0798° E
Average Elevation149 m (489 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of North Lebanon North Lebanon16 mi26 km14 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate Baalbek-Hermel Governorate25 mi40 km21 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Tartus Tartus27 mi43 km23 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Homs Homs38 mi62 km33 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bekaa Bekaa49 mi79 km43 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Beirut Beirut56 mi90 km48 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Hama Hama56 mi91 km49 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mount Lebanon Mount Lebanon58 mi93 km50 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Latakia Latakia71 mi114 km61 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Dimashq Dimashq72 mi116 km63 nm
South (S)

Countries Near To Akkar


Explore countries nearest to Akkar by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Akkar supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Palestinian Territory Palestinian Territory136 mi220 km118 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cyprus Cyprus164 mi264 km142 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Syria Syria190 mi306 km165 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Israel Israel203 mi326 km176 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Jordan Jordan227 mi365 km197 nm
South (S)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Akkar (You)Lebanon198,17478837.78
North LebanonLebanon899,3392,025181.11
Baalbek-Hermel GovernorateLebanon157,0003,009
TartusSyria1,892
HomsSyria42,223
BekaaLebanon750,0001,43355.54
BeirutLebanon2,500,0002054,513.74
HamaSyria8,883
Mount LebanonLebanon1,679,2291,238306.30
LatakiaSyria2,297
Rif-dimashqSyria18,032

🏆 Lebanon State Rankings

How does Akkar rank within Lebanon? 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 Akkar appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Beirut2,500,000
Mount Lebanon1,679,229
North Lebanon899,339
Bekaa750,000
South Governorate500,000
Akkar ⭐198,174
Baalbek-Hermel Governorate157,000
Nabatieh92,000

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Beirut54,513.74
Mount Lebanon306.30
North Lebanon181.11
South Governorate144.99
Bekaa55.54
Akkar ⭐37.78
Nabatieh30.12
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 – Akkar, Lebanon

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Akkar is a state or region within Lebanon in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Akkar 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 Akkar to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Akkar 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 Lebanon — see Lebanon state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Akkar

This page also lists countries nearest to Akkar by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Lebanon page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Akkar 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 Akkar.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Akkar

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

What does the compass direction from Akkar mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Akkar 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 Akkar in Lebanon?

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

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

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 Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Lebanon state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.