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Oriental, Morocco – Morocco Flag

Current Date And Time In Oriental, Morocco

Monday, 27 July 2026
11:01:50 WEST
Capital: Oujda
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 2,314,346
Area: 36,241.00 km²
State Code: OR

States Near To Oriental


Find states and regions closest to Oriental in Morocco 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 Morocco 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 Morocco

📍 Oriental 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 Oriental from our regional database:

Capital CityOujda
Total Population2,314,346
Land Area36,241 km²
Population Density16.13 / km²
Center Latitude33.4199° N
Center Longitude-2.145° E
Average Elevation1,175 m (3,854 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Naama Naama106 mi171 km92 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Tlemcen Tlemcen112 mi180 km97 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Béchar Béchar124 mi200 km108 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Melilla Melilla137 mi221 km119 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Aïn Témouchent Aïn Témouchent142 mi229 km124 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Sidi Bel Abbès Sidi Bel Abbès151 mi243 km131 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Fes-Meknes Fes-Meknes155 mi249 km134 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Saida Saida164 mi263 km142 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Oran Oran179 mi289 km156 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of El Bayadh El Bayadh183 mi294 km159 nm
East (E)

Countries Near To Oriental


Explore countries nearest to Oriental by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Oriental 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 Gibraltar Gibraltar317 mi509 km275 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Portugal Portugal529 mi852 km460 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Algeria Algeria585 mi941 km508 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Spain Spain627 mi1,010 km545 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Western Sahara Western Sahara631 mi1,016 km548 nm
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Oriental (You)Morocco2,314,34636,24116.13
NaamaAlgeria192,89129,9503.76
TlemcenAlgeria949,1359,06146.38
BécharAlgeria270,061161,4002.55
MelillaSpain12
Aïn TémouchentAlgeria371,2392,37754.40
Sidi Bel AbbèsAlgeria604,7449,15127.19
Fes-MeknesMorocco4,236,89284,08650.39
SaidaAlgeria330,6416,76424.71
OranAlgeria1,454,0782,114199.75
El BayadhAlgeria228,62478,8701.78

🏆 Morocco State Rankings

How does Oriental rank within Morocco? 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 Oriental appears are highlighted with ⭐.

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 – Oriental, Morocco

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Oriental 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 Morocco — see Morocco state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Oriental

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Oriental

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

What does the compass direction from Oriental mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Oriental 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 Oriental in Morocco?

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

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

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