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Dosso Region, Niger – Niger Flag

Current Date And Time In Dosso Region, Niger

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
20:57:34 WAT
Capital: Dosso
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 2,078,339
Area: 31,002.00 km²
State Code: DO

States Near To Dosso Region


Find states and regions closest to Dosso Region in Niger 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 Niger 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 Niger

📍 Dosso Region 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 Dosso Region from our regional database:

Capital CityDosso
Total Population2,078,339
Land Area31,002 km²
Population Density26.44 / km²
Center Latitude13.1514° N
Center Longitude3.4196° E
Average Elevation250 m (821 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kebbi Kebbi72 mi117 km63 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Niamey Niamey91 mi147 km79 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Sokoto Sokoto128 mi206 km111 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Tillabéri Region Tillabéri Region134 mi216 km117 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Alibori Alibori157 mi253 km136 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Tahoua Region Tahoua Region172 mi277 km149 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Est Est176 mi284 km153 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Atakora Atakora201 mi323 km174 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Zamfara State Zamfara State202 mi325 km175 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ménaka Ménaka203 mi327 km176 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

Countries Near To Dosso Region


Explore countries nearest to Dosso Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Dosso Region 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 Nigeria Nigeria590 mi950 km513 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Benin Benin692 mi1,113 km601 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chad Chad721 mi1,160 km626 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso743 mi1,195 km645 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon764 mi1,229 km663 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Dosso Region (You)Niger2,078,33931,00226.44
KebbiNigeria3,630,93136,80034.80
NiameyNiger1,302,9109831,324.81
SokotoNigeria6,500,00025,973250.30
Tillabéri RegionNiger2,572,12589,62313.31
AliboriBenin576,25126,24213.61
Tahoua RegionNiger2,741,922106,67715.99
EstBurkina Faso1,896,00036,25640.61
AtakoraBenin586,73420,49920.81
Zamfara StateNigeria5,500,00039,762138.30
MénakaMali142,00081,0401.80

🏆 Niger State Rankings

How does Dosso Region rank within Niger? 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 Dosso Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Maradi Region3,117,810
Zinder Region2,916,929
Tahoua Region2,741,922
Tillabéri Region2,572,125
Dosso Region ⭐2,078,339
Niamey1,302,910
Agadez511,188
Diffa489,531

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Agadez667,799
Diffa156,906
Zinder Region145,430
Tahoua Region106,677
Tillabéri Region89,623
Maradi Region35,100
Dosso Region ⭐31,002
Niamey983

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – Dosso Region, Niger

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Dosso Region is a state or region within Niger in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Dosso 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.

📏 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 Dosso Region to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Dosso Region 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 Niger — see Niger state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Dosso Region

This page also lists countries nearest to Dosso Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Niger 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 Dosso 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 Dosso Region.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Dosso Region

How is the distance from Dosso Region 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 Dosso Region map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Dosso Region mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Dosso 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.

Which states are closest to Dosso Region in Niger?

See the States Near To Dosso 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 Dosso Region below the states table, or compare all Niger states by area, population and density.

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

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