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Az Zawiyah, Libya – Libya Flag

Current Date And Time In Az Zawiyah, Libya

Sunday, 28 June 2026
04:14:36 EET
Capital: Zawiya
Currency: Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EET)
Population: 290,993
Area: 9,917.38 km²
State Code: ZA

States Near To Az Zawiyah


Find states and regions closest to Az Zawiyah in Libya 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 Libya 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 Libya

📍 Az Zawiyah 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 Az Zawiyah from our regional database:

Capital CityZawiya
Total Population290,993
Land Area9,917 km²
Population Density29.34 / km²
Center Latitude32.763° N
Center Longitude12.7365° E
Average Elevation18 m (61 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Al Jafarah Al Jafarah25 mi40 km21 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Tripoli Tripoli28 mi44 km24 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of An Nuqat al Khams An Nuqat al Khams49 mi80 km43 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Al Marqab Al Marqab82 mi132 km71 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Medenine Governorate Medenine Governorate112 mi180 km97 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Tataouine Tataouine133 mi214 km116 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Misratah Misratah139 mi224 km121 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Sha‘biyat Mişratah Sha‘biyat Mişratah141 mi227 km122 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jabal al Gharbi Jabal al Gharbi173 mi278 km150 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Sfax Governorate Sfax Governorate191 mi307 km166 nm
Northwest (NW)

Countries Near To Az Zawiyah


Explore countries nearest to Az Zawiyah by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Az Zawiyah 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 Malta Malta684 mi1,102 km594 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Tunisia Tunisia695 mi1,118 km603 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chad Chad758 mi1,220 km658 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Egypt Egypt839 mi1,350 km729 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Niger Niger840 mi1,352 km730 nm
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Az Zawiyah (You)Libya290,9939,91729.34
Al JafarahLibya451,1752,666184.22
An Nuqat al KhamsLibya287,66212,12523.73
Al MarqabLibya432,20215,23928.36
Medenine GovernorateTunisia508,0009,16755.42
TataouineTunisia149,45338,8891.36
Sfax GovernorateTunisia1,045,0007,545138.50
Gabès GovernorateTunisia405,0007,17556.45
Monastir GovernorateTunisia565,0001,019554.47
Mahdia GovernorateTunisia430,0002,966145.01
Kebili GovernorateTunisia179,00022,4548.10

🏆 Libya State Rankings

How does Az Zawiyah rank within Libya? 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 Az Zawiyah appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Al Jafarah451,175
Al Marqab432,202
Az Zawiyah ⭐290,993
An Nuqat al Khams287,662
Al Jabal al Akhdar206,180
Al Wahat179,155
Darnah163,351
Al Butnan159,536
Al Marj85,315
Al Kufrah55,690

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Al Kufrah483,510
Murzuq District349,790
Al Jufrah117,410
Al Butnan111,912
Al Wahat110,680
Wadi ash Shati'90,244
Surt77,660
Wadi al Hayat31,890
Al Marqab15,239
An Nuqat al Khams12,125

🏙 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 – Az Zawiyah, Libya

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Az Zawiyah 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 Libya — see Libya state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Az Zawiyah

This page also lists countries nearest to Az Zawiyah by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Libya 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 Az Zawiyah 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 Az Zawiyah.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Az Zawiyah

How is the distance from Az Zawiyah 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 Az Zawiyah map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Az Zawiyah mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Az Zawiyah 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 Az Zawiyah in Libya?

See the States Near To Az Zawiyah 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 Az Zawiyah below the states table, or compare all Libya states by area, population and density.

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

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