Current Date And Time In Hodh El Gharbi, Mauritania
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
15:27:34 GMT
Capital: Ayoun el Atrous
Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 50,248.00 km²
Find states and regions closest to Hodh El Gharbi 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 Hodh El Gharbi from our regional database:
| Capital City | Ayoun el Atrous |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 50,248 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 16.6912° N |
| Center Longitude | -9.5451° E |
| Average Elevation | 205 m (672 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Tagant | 130 mi | 210 km | 113 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Assaba | 143 mi | 231 km | 124 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Kayes | 201 mi | 323 km | 174 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Guidimaka | 205 mi | 331 km | 178 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Hodh Ech Chargi | 212 mi | 341 km | 184 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Gorgol | 234 mi | 377 km | 203 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Matam | 256 mi | 413 km | 223 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Brakna | 257 mi | 413 km | 223 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Koulikoro | 296 mi | 476 km | 257 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Bamako | 298 mi | 480 km | 259 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Hodh El Gharbi by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Hodh El Gharbi 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) | ⬆ |
| 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 Hodh El Gharbi. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodh El Gharbi (You) | Mauritania | — | 50,248 | — |
| Tagant | Mauritania | — | 98,186 | — |
| Assaba | Mauritania | — | 35,984 | — |
| Kayes | Mali | 2,615,000 | 119,743 | 21.80 |
| Guidimaka | Mauritania | — | 10,300 | — |
| Hodh Ech Chargi | Mauritania | — | 182,267 | — |
| Gorgol | Mauritania | — | 13,600 | — |
| Matam | Senegal | — | 29,616 | — |
| Brakna | Mauritania | — | 33,329 | — |
| Koulikoro | Mali | 3,128,000 | 90,120 | 34.70 |
| Bamako | Mali | 2,918,000 | 245 | 11,579.40 |
How does Hodh El Gharbi 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 Hodh El Gharbi 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 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Hodh El Gharbi is a state or region within Mauritania in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Hodh El Gharbi 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 Hodh El Gharbi 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 Hodh El Gharbi 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 Hodh El Gharbi.
Knowing the distance from Hodh El Gharbi 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 Hodh El Gharbi map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Hodh El Gharbi 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 Hodh El Gharbi 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 Hodh El Gharbi 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.