Current Date And Time In Awdal, Somalia
Sunday, 12 July 2026
10:30:09 EAT
Capital: Borama
Currency: Somali Shilling (SOS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 985,000
Area: 16,294.00 km²
State Code: AW
Find states and regions closest to Awdal in Somalia 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 Somalia 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 Somalia
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 Awdal from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ali Sabieh | 55 mi | 89 km | 48 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Dikhil | 73 mi | 117 km | 63 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Arta | 79 mi | 128 km | 69 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Tadjourah | 85 mi | 137 km | 74 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 92 mi | 148 km | 80 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Obock | 92 mi | 148 km | 80 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Djibouti | 96 mi | 155 km | 84 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Harari | 119 mi | 192 km | 104 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Dire Dawa | 123 mi | 197 km | 107 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Togdheer | 157 mi | 253 km | 136 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Awdal by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Awdal supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Ethiopia | 479 mi | 771 km | 416 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Djibouti | 523 mi | 841 km | 454 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Kenya | 675 mi | 1,086 km | 586 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Yemen | 736 mi | 1,184 km | 639 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Eritrea | 818 mi | 1,317 km | 711 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Awdal. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Awdal (You) | Somalia | 985,000 | 16,294 | 46.10 |
| Ali Sabieh | Djibouti | 99,900 | 2,400 | 41.63 |
| Dikhil | Djibouti | 103,700 | 7,200 | 14.40 |
| Arta | Djibouti | 48,000 | 1,800 | 26.67 |
| Tadjourah | Djibouti | 90,700 | 7,100 | 12.77 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | Somalia | 1,685,000 | 17,429 | 58.40 |
| Obock | Djibouti | 44,706 | 4,700 | 9.51 |
| Djibouti | Djibouti | 623,891 | 200 | 3,119.46 |
| Harari | Ethiopia | — | 334 | — |
| Dire Dawa | Ethiopia | — | 1,213 | — |
| Togdheer | Somalia | 825,000 | 30,426 | 21.30 |
How does Awdal rank within Somalia? 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 Awdal appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Banaadir | 2,928,000 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 1,685,000 |
| Bari | 1,245,000 |
| Bay | 1,082,000 |
| Awdal ⭐ | 985,000 |
| Mudug | 985,000 |
| Hiiraan | 952,000 |
| Galguduud | 892,000 |
| Togdheer | 825,000 |
| Lower Juba | 815,000 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Banaadir | 7,913.50 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 58.40 |
| Awdal ⭐ | 46.10 |
| Bay | 30.80 |
| Hiiraan | 30.20 |
| Sool | 23.20 |
| Togdheer | 21.30 |
| Bakool | 19.60 |
| Galguduud | 19.30 |
| Lower Juba | 19.00 |
Awdal is a state or region within Somalia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Awdal 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to Awdal by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Somalia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Awdal 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 Awdal.
Knowing the distance from Awdal to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Somalia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
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 Awdal map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Awdal 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.
See the States Near To Awdal 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 Awdal below the states table, or compare all Somalia states by area, population and density.
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 Somalia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.