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'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia Flag

Current Date And Time In 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Sunday, 28 June 2026
12:49:33 AST
Capital: Abha
Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 2,318,015
Area: 81,000.00 km²
State Code: AS

States Near To 'Asir Region


Find states and regions closest to 'Asir Region in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia and Asia.

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 Saudi Arabia

📍 'Asir 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 'Asir Region from our regional database:

Capital CityAbha
Total Population2,318,015
Land Area81,000 km²
Population Density30.22 / km²
Center Latitude19.0969° N
Center Longitude42.8638° E
Average Elevation1,735 m (5,692 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Al Bahah Region Al Bahah Region123 mi198 km107 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Jazan Region Jazan Region133 mi214 km116 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Şa‘dah Şa‘dah159 mi256 km138 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Najran Region Najran Region186 mi300 km162 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Mecca Region Mecca Region205 mi330 km178 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Al Jawf Al Jawf226 mi364 km196 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ḩajjah Ḩajjah240 mi387 km209 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Omran Omran248 mi399 km215 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Al Mahwit Governorate Al Mahwit Governorate260 mi418 km226 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Amanat Alasimah Amanat Alasimah266 mi429 km231 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To 'Asir Region


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

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bahrain Bahrain375 mi603 km325 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Qatar Qatar397 mi638 km344 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait403 mi649 km350 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates556 mi894 km483 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Yemen Yemen618 mi994 km536 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
'Asir Region (You)Saudi Arabia2,318,01581,00030.22
Al Bahah RegionSaudi Arabia527,0339,92153.12
Jazan RegionSaudi Arabia1,798,01313,457154.04
Şa‘dahYemen15,022
Najran RegionSaudi Arabia657,033119,0004.39
Mecca RegionSaudi Arabia153,148
Al JawfYemen30,620
ḨajjahYemen8,228
OmranYemen9,587
Al Mahwit GovernorateYemen2,858
Sanaa GovernorateYemen15,052

🏆 Saudi Arabia State Rankings

How does 'Asir Region rank within Saudi Arabia? 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 'Asir Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Riyadh Region8,915,013
Eastern Province5,420,824
Medina Region2,420,013
'Asir Region ⭐2,318,015
Jazan Region1,798,013
Al-Qassim Region1,670,213
Tabuk Region1,092,013
Ha'il Region799,913
Najran Region657,033
Al Bahah Region527,033

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 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 – 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

'Asir Region is a state or region within Saudi Arabia in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to 'Asir 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 'Asir Region to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from 'Asir 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 Saudi Arabia — see Saudi Arabia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from 'Asir Region

This page also lists countries nearest to 'Asir Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Saudi Arabia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from 'Asir 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 'Asir Region.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of 'Asir Region

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

What does the compass direction from 'Asir Region mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from 'Asir 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 'Asir Region in Saudi Arabia?

See the States Near To 'Asir 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 'Asir Region below the states table, or compare all Saudi Arabia states by area, population and density.

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

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