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Current Date And Time In Alba County, Romania

Saturday, 27 June 2026
23:31:30 EEST
Capital: Alba Iulia
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Area: 6,242.00 km²
State Code: AB

States Near To Alba County


Find states and regions closest to Alba County in Romania 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 Romania and Europe.

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 Romania

📍 Alba County 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 Alba County from our regional database:

Capital CityAlba Iulia
Total Population
Land Area6,242 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude46.1559° N
Center Longitude23.5556° E
Average Elevation266 m (874 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Sibiu County Sibiu County36 mi58 km31 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Hunedoara County Hunedoara County37 mi59 km32 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cluj County Cluj County44 mi71 km38 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Mureș County Mureș County60 mi97 km52 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Vâlcea County Vâlcea County66 mi106 km57 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Sălaj County Sălaj County75 mi120 km65 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Brașov County Brașov County84 mi136 km73 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gorj County Gorj County85 mi136 km74 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Bistrița-Năsăud County Bistrița-Năsăud County89 mi143 km77 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bihor County Bihor County89 mi143 km77 nm
Northwest (NW)

Countries Near To Alba County


Explore countries nearest to Alba County by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Alba County supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Moldova Moldova191 mi307 km165 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bulgaria Bulgaria223 mi359 km194 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Serbia Serbia235 mi378 km204 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary273 mi439 km237 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kosovo Kosovo306 mi492 km266 nm
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Alba County (You)Romania6,242
Sibiu CountyRomania5,432
Hunedoara CountyRomania7,063
Cluj CountyRomania6,674
Mureș CountyRomania6,714
Vâlcea CountyRomania5,765
Sălaj CountyRomania3,864
Brașov CountyRomania5,363
Gorj CountyRomania5,602
Bistrița-Năsăud CountyRomania5,355
Bihor CountyRomania7,544

🏆 Romania State Rankings

How does Alba County rank within Romania? 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 Alba County appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
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 – Alba County, Romania

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Alba County is a state or region within Romania in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Alba County 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 Alba County to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Alba County 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 Romania — see Romania state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Alba County

This page also lists countries nearest to Alba County by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Romania page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Alba County 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 Alba County.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Alba County

How is the distance from Alba County 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 Alba County map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Alba County mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Alba County 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 Alba County in Romania?

See the States Near To Alba County 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 Alba County below the states table, or compare all Romania states by area, population and density.

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

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 Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Romania state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.