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Adrar, Mauritania – Mauritania Flag

Current Date And Time In Adrar, Mauritania

Wednesday, 22 July 2026
15:26:20 GMT
Capital: Atar
Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 222,107.00 km²

States Near To Adrar


Find states and regions closest to Adrar in Mauritania 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 Mauritania 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 Mauritania

📍 Adrar 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 Adrar from our regional database:

Capital CityAtar
Total Population
Land Area222,107 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude21.6399° N
Center Longitude-8.4842° E
Average Elevation360 m (1,183 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Tiris Zemmour Tiris Zemmour222 mi357 km193 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Hodh Ech Chargi Hodh Ech Chargi224 mi360 km194 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Tagant Tagant233 mi374 km202 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Taoudénit Taoudénit297 mi478 km258 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Hodh El Gharbi Hodh El Gharbi349 mi561 km303 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Assaba Assaba408 mi657 km354 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Tindouf Tindouf418 mi672 km363 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Brakna Brakna432 mi695 km375 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Inchiri Inchiri437 mi703 km379 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Trarza Trarza479 mi770 km416 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Adrar


Explore countries nearest to Adrar by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Adrar 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 Western Sahara Western Sahara254 mi409 km221 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Senegal Senegal506 mi814 km439 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mali Mali511 mi823 km444 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gambia Gambia597 mi960 km518 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau695 mi1,119 km604 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Adrar (You)Mauritania222,107
Tiris ZemmourMauritania252,900
Hodh Ech ChargiMauritania182,267
TagantMauritania98,186
TaoudénitMali68,000337,9690.20
Hodh El GharbiMauritania50,248
AssabaMauritania35,984
TindoufAlgeria49,149159,0000.17
BraknaMauritania33,329
InchiriMauritania31,582
TrarzaMauritania65,764

🏆 Mauritania State Rankings

How does Adrar rank within Mauritania? 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 Adrar appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Tiris Zemmour252,900
Adrar ⭐222,107
Hodh Ech Chargi182,267
Tagant98,186
Trarza65,764
Hodh El Gharbi50,248
Dakhlet Nouadhibou37,793
Assaba35,984
Brakna33,329
Inchiri31,582

🏙 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 – Adrar, Mauritania

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Adrar 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 Mauritania — see Mauritania state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Adrar

This page also lists countries nearest to Adrar by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Mauritania 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 Adrar 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 Adrar.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Adrar

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

What does the compass direction from Adrar mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Adrar 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 Adrar in Mauritania?

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

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

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