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Rota, Northern Mariana Islands – Northern Mariana Islands Flag

Current Date And Time In Rota, Northern Mariana Islands

Thursday, 30 July 2026
09:48:19 ChST
Capital: Rota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (ChST)
Population: 2,527
Area: 83.00 km²
State Code: RO

States Near To Rota


Find states and regions closest to Rota in Northern Mariana Islands 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 Northern Mariana Islands 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 Northern Mariana Islands

📍 Rota 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 Rota from our regional database:

Capital CityRota
Total Population2,527
Land Area83 km²
Population Density29.59 / km²
Center Latitude14.1509° N
Center Longitude145.2149° E
Average Elevation301 m (988 ft)
UTC Time Zone+10:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Yigo Yigo46 mi73 km40 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Dededo Dededo51 mi81 km44 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Tamuning Tamuning54 mi86 km47 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Barrigada Barrigada55 mi88 km48 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mongmong-Toto-Maite Mongmong-Toto-Maite55 mi89 km48 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mangilao Mangilao56 mi90 km48 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hagatna Hagatna56 mi90 km49 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Sinajana Sinajana57 mi91 km49 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Agana Heights Agana Heights57 mi92 km50 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Asan Asan57 mi92 km50 nm
Southwest (SW)

Countries Near To Rota


Explore countries nearest to Rota by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Rota 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 Guam277 mi445 km240 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Micronesia Micronesia768 mi1,236 km667 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Palau Palau995 mi1,601 km864 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Japan Japan1,375 mi2,213 km1,194 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
United States Minor Outlying Islands1,400 mi2,254 km1,216 nm
East (E)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Rota. 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)
Rota (You)Northern Mariana Islands2,5278329.59
DededoGuam78
YonaGuam6,2988772.63
TinianNorthern Mariana Islands3,13610831.05
SaipanNorthern Mariana Islands48,220115417.85
Northern IslandsNorthern Mariana Islands1501550.97
Yap StateMicronesia11,5771200.03
ChuukMicronesia54,5951160.26
KayangelPalau188182.46
NgarchelongPalau4881020.81
NgaraardPalau581368.02

🏆 Northern Mariana Islands State Rankings

How does Rota rank within Northern Mariana Islands? 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 Rota appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Saipan48,220
Tinian3,136
Rota ⭐2,527
Northern Islands150

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Northern Islands155
Saipan115
Tinian108
Rota ⭐83

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Saipan417.85
Tinian31.05
Rota ⭐29.59
Northern Islands0.97
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
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🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Rota, Northern Mariana Islands

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Rota is a state or region within Northern Mariana Islands in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Rota 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 Rota to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Rota 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 Northern Mariana Islands — see Northern Mariana Islands state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Rota

This page also lists countries nearest to Rota by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Northern Mariana Islands 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 Rota 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 Rota.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Rota

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

What does the compass direction from Rota mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Rota 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 Rota in Northern Mariana Islands?

See the States Near To Rota 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 Rota below the states table, or compare all Northern Mariana Islands states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Northern Mariana Islands?

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