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Sonsorol, Palau – Palau Flag

Current Date And Time In Sonsorol, Palau

Sunday, 28 June 2026
05:56:31 PWT
Capital: Dongosaru
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (PWT)
Population: 100
Area: 3.12 km²
State Code: SO

States Near To Sonsorol


Find states and regions closest to Sonsorol in Palau 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 Palau 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 Palau

📍 Sonsorol 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 Sonsorol from our regional database:

Capital CityDongosaru
Total Population100
Land Area3 km²
Population Density0.02 / km²
Center Latitude5.3268° N
Center Longitude132.2239° E
Average Elevation24 m (77 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Hatohobei Hatohobei170 mi274 km148 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Angaur Angaur171 mi275 km149 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Peleliu Peleliu181 mi291 km157 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Koror Koror209 mi336 km181 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Aimeliik Aimeliik214 mi345 km186 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Airai Airai215 mi347 km187 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ngatpang Ngatpang217 mi349 km188 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ngchesar Ngchesar218 mi351 km190 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ngeremlengui Ngeremlengui221 mi355 km192 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Melekeok Melekeok222 mi358 km193 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Sonsorol


Explore countries nearest to Sonsorol by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Sonsorol 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 Guam798 mi1,284 km693 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Philippines Philippines946 mi1,523 km822 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands995 mi1,601 km864 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Micronesia Micronesia1,094 mi1,760 km950 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea1,153 mi1,856 km1,002 nm
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Sonsorol. 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)
Sonsorol (You)Palau10030.02
HatohobeiPalau4410.12
AngaurPalau320821.95
PeleliuPalau7021315.01
KororPalau12,6766512.51
AimeliikPalau270523.31
AiraiPalau2,7234431.22
NgatpangPalau464474.62
NgchesarPalau300404.20
NgeremlenguiPalau317652.59
MelekeokPalau391118.60

🏆 Palau State Rankings

How does Sonsorol rank within Palau? 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 Sonsorol appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Kayangel82.46
Airai31.22
Angaur21.95
Ngarchelong20.81
Peleliu15.01
Koror12.51
Ngiwal8.77
Melekeok8.60
Ngaraard8.02
Ngatpang4.62
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 – Sonsorol, Palau

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Sonsorol 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 Palau — see Palau state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Sonsorol

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Sonsorol

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

What does the compass direction from Sonsorol mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Sonsorol 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 Sonsorol in Palau?

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

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

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