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Gombe State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Gombe State, Nigeria

Monday, 27 July 2026
03:57:48 WAT
Capital: Gombe
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 4,200,000
Area: 18,768.00 km²
State Code: GO

States Near To Gombe State


Find states and regions closest to Gombe State in Nigeria 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 Nigeria 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 Nigeria

📍 Gombe 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 Gombe State from our regional database:

Capital CityGombe
Total Population4,200,000
Land Area18,768 km²
Population Density223.80 / km²
Center Latitude10.3638° N
Center Longitude11.1928° E
Average Elevation390 m (1,280 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bauchi Bauchi92 mi148 km80 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Adamawa Adamawa109 mi175 km95 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Yobe State Yobe State134 mi216 km117 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Plateau State Plateau State139 mi223 km121 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Jigawa State Jigawa State156 mi251 km135 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Taraba State Taraba State166 mi267 km144 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Borno State Borno State169 mi273 km147 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kano State Kano State205 mi329 km178 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of North North223 mi358 km193 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Diffa Diffa225 mi363 km196 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

Countries Near To Gombe State


Explore countries nearest to Gombe State by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Gombe State 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 Cameroon Cameroon278 mi447 km241 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Benin Benin434 mi698 km377 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea525 mi845 km456 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Togo Togo537 mi864 km466 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Niger Niger590 mi950 km513 nm
North (N)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Gombe State (You)Nigeria4,200,00018,768223.80
BauchiNigeria6,537,31445,83776.10
AdamawaNigeria4,902,10036,91746.41
Yobe StateNigeria4,500,00045,75098.90
Plateau StateNigeria5,500,00030,913177.90
Jigawa StateNigeria7,500,00023,154323.90
Taraba StateNigeria4,000,00054,47373.40
Borno StateNigeria7,200,00070,898101.60
Kano StateNigeria18,000,00020,131894.20
NorthCameroon66,090
DiffaNiger489,531156,9061.62

🏆 Nigeria State Rankings

How does Gombe State rank within Nigeria? 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 Gombe State appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Kano State18,000,000
Lagos10,601,345
Katsina State10,500,000
Kaduna State9,800,000
Oyo State9,500,000
Rivers State8,500,000
Niger State7,800,000
Benue State7,500,000
Jigawa State7,500,000
Borno State7,200,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Niger State76,363
Borno State70,898
Taraba State54,473
Kaduna State46,053
Bauchi45,837
Yobe State45,750
Zamfara State39,762
Adamawa36,917
Kwara State36,825
Kebbi36,800

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Lagos1,592.17
Imo State1,175.40
Akwa Ibom State960.20
Kano State894.20
Abia State791.10
Enugu State768.10
Rivers State767.30
Bayelsa State617.30
Ekiti State598.30
Osun State594.50
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 – Gombe State, Nigeria

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Gombe 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 Nigeria — see Nigeria state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Gombe State

This page also lists countries nearest to Gombe State by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Nigeria 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 Gombe 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 Gombe State.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Gombe State

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

What does the compass direction from Gombe State mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Gombe 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 Gombe State in Nigeria?

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

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

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