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Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Find states and regions closest to Gorgol 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
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 Gorgol from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Matam | 27 mi | 43 km | 23 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Guidimaka | 68 mi | 110 km | 59 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Assaba | 96 mi | 154 km | 83 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Brakna | 103 mi | 167 km | 90 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Kayes | 147 mi | 236 km | 127 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Tambacounda | 157 mi | 253 km | 136 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Trarza | 172 mi | 277 km | 150 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Upper River | 187 mi | 301 km | 163 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Central River | 206 mi | 332 km | 179 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Kaffrine | 213 mi | 343 km | 185 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Gorgol by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Gorgol supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Western Sahara | 254 mi | 409 km | 221 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Senegal | 506 mi | 814 km | 439 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Mali | 511 mi | 823 km | 444 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Gambia | 597 mi | 960 km | 518 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Guinea-Bissau | 695 mi | 1,119 km | 604 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Gorgol. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Gorgol (You) | Mauritania | — | 13,600 | — |
| Matam | Senegal | — | 29,616 | — |
| Guidimaka | Mauritania | — | 10,300 | — |
| Assaba | Mauritania | — | 35,984 | — |
| Brakna | Mauritania | — | 33,329 | — |
| Kayes | Mali | 2,615,000 | 119,743 | 21.80 |
| Tambacounda | Senegal | — | 42,706 | — |
| Trarza | Mauritania | — | 65,764 | — |
| Upper River | Gambia | 239,609 | 2,070 | 115.82 |
| Central River | Gambia | 226,018 | 2,894 | 78.09 |
| Kaffrine | Senegal | — | 11,181 | — |
How does Gorgol 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 Gorgol appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Tiris Zemmour | 252,900 |
| Adrar | 222,107 |
| Hodh Ech Chargi | 182,267 |
| Tagant | 98,186 |
| Trarza | 65,764 |
| Hodh El Gharbi | 50,248 |
| Dakhlet Nouadhibou | 37,793 |
| Assaba | 35,984 |
| Brakna | 33,329 |
| Inchiri | 31,582 |
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Gorgol is a state or region within Mauritania in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Gorgol 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to Gorgol 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Gorgol 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 Gorgol.
Knowing the distance from Gorgol 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.
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 Gorgol map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Gorgol 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.
See the States Near To Gorgol 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 Gorgol below the states table, or compare all Mauritania states by area, population and density.
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.