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Yap State, Micronesia – Micronesia Flag

Current Date And Time In Yap State, Micronesia

Wednesday, 22 July 2026
21:25:50 PONT
Capital: Colonia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +11:00 (PONT)
Population: 11,577
Area: 119.54 km²
State Code: YAP

States Near To Yap State


Find states and regions closest to Yap State in Micronesia 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 Micronesia and Australia And Oceania.

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 Micronesia

📍 Yap State 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 Yap State from our regional database:

Capital CityColonia
Total Population11,577
Land Area120 km²
Population Density0.03 / km²
Center Latitude8.386° N
Center Longitude142.2631° E
Average Elevation-1,920 m (-6,299 ft)
UTC Time Zone+10:00 to +11:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Merizo Merizo374 mi603 km325 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Umatac Umatac376 mi606 km327 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Inarajan Inarajan378 mi608 km328 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Agat Agat382 mi615 km332 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Santa Rita Santa Rita382 mi615 km332 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Talofofo Talofofo383 mi616 km332 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Yona Yona387 mi623 km336 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Piti Piti388 mi624 km337 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chalan Pago-Ordot Chalan Pago-Ordot388 mi625 km337 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Agana Heights Agana Heights389 mi626 km338 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

Countries Near To Yap State


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

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Guam Guam572 mi921 km497 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands768 mi1,236 km667 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea1,053 mi1,694 km914 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Palau Palau1,094 mi1,760 km950 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Nauru Nauru1,255 mi2,020 km1,090 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Yap State (You)Micronesia11,5771200.03
YonaGuam6,2988772.63
DededoGuam78
RotaNorthern Mariana Islands2,5278329.59
TinianNorthern Mariana Islands3,13610831.05
KayangelPalau188182.46
NgarchelongPalau4881020.81
NgaraardPalau581368.02
SaipanNorthern Mariana Islands48,220115417.85
NgiwalPalau223268.77
MelekeokPalau391118.60

🏆 Micronesia State Rankings

How does Yap State rank within Micronesia? 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 Yap State appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Chuuk54,595
Pohnpei State34,486
Yap State ⭐11,577
Kosrae7,686

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Pohnpei State372
Yap State ⭐120
Chuuk116
Kosrae110

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Kosrae41.70
Chuuk0.26
Pohnpei State0.07
Yap State ⭐0.03
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 – Yap State, Micronesia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Yap State is a state or region within Micronesia in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Yap State 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 Yap State to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Yap State 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 Micronesia — see Micronesia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Yap State

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

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Yap State 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 Yap State.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Yap State

How is the distance from Yap State 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 Yap State map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Yap State mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Yap State 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 Yap State in Micronesia?

See the States Near To Yap State 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 Yap State below the states table, or compare all Micronesia states by area, population and density.

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

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 Australia And Oceania. Use the population & area comparison and Micronesia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.