Current Date And Time In Karas Region, Namibia
Monday, 27 July 2026
12:49:26 CAT
Capital: Keetmanshoop
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 109,893
Area: 161,395.00 km²
State Code: KA
Find states and regions closest to Karas Region in Namibia 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 Namibia 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 Namibia
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 Karas Region from our regional database:
| Capital City | Keetmanshoop |
| Total Population | 109,893 |
| Land Area | 161,395 km² |
| Population Density | 0.43 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -26.843° N |
| Center Longitude | 17.2903° E |
| Average Elevation | 947 m (3,107 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Hardap Region | 182 mi | 293 km | 158 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Khomas Region | 291 mi | 468 km | 253 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Mpumalanga | 318 mi | 511 km | 276 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Kgalagadi | 319 mi | 513 km | 277 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Erongo Region | 338 mi | 544 km | 294 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Cape | 360 mi | 579 km | 312 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Omaheke Region | 365 mi | 588 km | 317 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Otjozondjupa Region | 436 mi | 701 km | 378 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Ghanzi | 449 mi | 723 km | 390 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Ngwaketsi | 475 mi | 764 km | 413 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Karas Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Karas Region 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 | ||
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| Botswana | 397 mi | 639 km | 345 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| South Africa | 592 mi | 953 km | 514 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Zimbabwe | 740 mi | 1,190 km | 642 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Lesotho | 758 mi | 1,220 km | 658 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Angola | 813 mi | 1,309 km | 706 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Karas Region. 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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| Karas Region (You) | Namibia | 109,893 | 161,395 | 0.43 |
| Hardap Region | Namibia | 106,680 | 68,249 | 0.58 |
| Khomas Region | Namibia | 494,605 | 37,007 | 6.07 |
| Mpumalanga | South Africa | 1,317,000 | 76,495 | 3.53 |
| Kgalagadi | Botswana | 42,049 | 106,940 | 0.21 |
| Erongo Region | Namibia | 240,206 | 63,719 | 2.00 |
| Northern Cape | South Africa | — | 372,889 | — |
| Omaheke Region | Namibia | 102,881 | 84,612 | 0.76 |
| Otjozondjupa Region | Namibia | 220,811 | 105,185 | 0.91 |
| Ghanzi | Botswana | 36,675 | 117,910 | 0.23 |
| Ngwaketsi | Botswana | 179,888 | 28,470 | 3.02 |
How does Karas Region rank within Namibia? 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 Karas Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Khomas Region | 494,605 |
| Ohangwena Region | 337,729 |
| Omusati Region | 316,671 |
| Oshikoto Region | 257,302 |
| Erongo Region | 240,206 |
| Oshana Region | 230,801 |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 220,811 |
| Kavango East | 218,421 |
| Zambezi Region | 142,373 |
| Kavango West | 123,266 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Karas Region ⭐ | 161,395 |
| Kunene Region | 115,293 |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 105,185 |
| Omaheke Region | 84,612 |
| Hardap Region | 68,249 |
| Erongo Region | 63,719 |
| Oshikoto Region | 38,653 |
| Khomas Region | 37,007 |
| Omusati Region | 26,573 |
| Kavango West | 24,591 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Ohangwena Region | 20.59 |
| Oshana Region | 14.86 |
| Omusati Region | 8.31 |
| Khomas Region | 6.07 |
| Oshikoto Region | 4.80 |
| Kavango East | 4.25 |
| Zambezi Region | 4.09 |
| Kavango West | 3.20 |
| Erongo Region | 2.00 |
| Otjozondjupa Region | 0.91 |
Karas Region is a state or region within Namibia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Karas Region 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 Karas Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Namibia 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 Karas Region 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 Karas Region.
Knowing the distance from Karas Region to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Namibia. 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 Karas Region map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Karas Region 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 Karas Region 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 Karas Region below the states table, or compare all Namibia 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 Namibia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.