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Bay, Somalia – Somalia Flag

Current Date And Time In Bay, Somalia

Monday, 27 July 2026
16:40:11 EAT
Capital: Baidoa
Currency: Somali Shilling (SOS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 1,082,000
Area: 35,156.00 km²
State Code: BY

States Near To Bay


Find states and regions closest to Bay 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

📍 Bay 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 Bay from our regional database:

Capital CityBaidoa
Total Population1,082,000
Land Area35,156 km²
Population Density30.80 / km²
Center Latitude2.4825° N
Center Longitude43.4837° E
Average Elevation248 m (814 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Lower Shabeelle Lower Shabeelle85 mi137 km74 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Middle Juba Middle Juba119 mi191 km103 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Gedo Gedo130 mi209 km113 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Banaadir Banaadir134 mi216 km117 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Bakool Bakool137 mi220 km119 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Middle Shabele Middle Shabele170 mi273 km147 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Lower Juba Lower Juba177 mi285 km154 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Hiiraan Hiiraan178 mi287 km155 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mandera County Mandera County190 mi305 km165 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Wajir County Wajir County227 mi365 km197 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Bay


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

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia479 mi771 km416 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti523 mi841 km454 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya675 mi1,086 km586 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Yemen Yemen736 mi1,184 km639 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea818 mi1,317 km711 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Bay (You)Somalia1,082,00035,15630.80
Lower ShabeelleSomalia25,285
GedoSomalia785,00085,38913.00
BanaadirSomalia2,928,0003707,913.50
BakoolSomalia528,00026,96219.60
Middle ShabeleSomalia23
Lower JubaSomalia815,00042,87619.00
HiiraanSomalia952,00090,00030.20
Mandera CountyKenya1,200,00025,79846.30
Wajir CountyKenya850,00055,84115.20
SomaliEthiopia327,068

🏆 Somalia State Rankings

How does Bay 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 Bay appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Banaadir2,928,000
Woqooyi Galbeed1,685,000
Bari1,245,000
Bay ⭐1,082,000
Awdal985,000
Mudug985,000
Hiiraan952,000
Galguduud892,000
Togdheer825,000
Lower Juba815,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Hiiraan90,000
Gedo85,389
Mudug72,933
Bari70,088
Sanaag54,231
Galguduud46,126
Lower Juba42,876
Sool39,240
Bay ⭐35,156
Togdheer30,426

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Banaadir7,913.50
Woqooyi Galbeed58.40
Awdal46.10
Bay ⭐30.80
Hiiraan30.20
Sool23.20
Togdheer21.30
Bakool19.60
Galguduud19.30
Lower Juba19.00
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 – Bay, Somalia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Bay is a state or region within Somalia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Bay 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 Bay to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Bay 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 Somalia — see Somalia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Bay

This page also lists countries nearest to Bay 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Bay 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 Bay.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Bay 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Bay

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

What does the compass direction from Bay mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Bay 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 Bay in Somalia?

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

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

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.