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Lower Juba, Somalia – Somalia Flag

Current Date And Time In Lower Juba, Somalia

Sunday, 28 June 2026
06:34:01 EAT
Capital: Kismayo
Currency: Somali Shilling (SOS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 815,000
Area: 42,876.00 km²
State Code: JH

States Near To Lower Juba


Find states and regions closest to Lower Juba 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

📍 Lower Juba 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 Lower Juba from our regional database:

Capital CityKismayo
Total Population815,000
Land Area42,876 km²
Population Density19.00 / km²
Center Latitude0.4476° N
Center Longitude41.9196° E
Average Elevation26 m (85 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Middle Juba Middle Juba63 mi101 km54 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Garissa County Garissa County136 mi219 km118 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Wajir County Wajir County138 mi223 km120 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gedo Gedo147 mi237 km128 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Bay Bay177 mi285 km154 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Lamu Lamu200 mi323 km174 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Lower Shabeelle Lower Shabeelle206 mi332 km179 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Tana River County Tana River County214 mi344 km185 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mandera County Mandera County226 mi364 km196 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Isiolo County Isiolo County237 mi382 km206 nm
West (W)

Countries Near To Lower Juba


Explore countries nearest to Lower Juba by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Lower Juba 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 Lower Juba. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Lower Juba (You)Somalia815,00042,87619.00
Garissa CountyKenya950,00045,72020.80
Wajir CountyKenya850,00055,84115.20
GedoSomalia785,00085,38913.00
BaySomalia1,082,00035,15630.80
LamuKenya143,92009.19
Lower ShabeelleSomalia25,285
Tana River CountyKenya380,00035,37610.70
Mandera CountyKenya1,200,00025,79846.30
Isiolo CountyKenya200,00025,3367.80
BanaadirSomalia2,928,0003707,913.50

🏆 Somalia State Rankings

How does Lower Juba 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 Lower Juba appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Banaadir2,928,000
Woqooyi Galbeed1,685,000
Bari1,245,000
Bay1,082,000
Awdal985,000
Mudug985,000
Hiiraan952,000
Galguduud892,000
Togdheer825,000
Lower Juba ⭐815,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Hiiraan90,000
Gedo85,389
Mudug72,933
Bari70,088
Sanaag54,231
Galguduud46,126
Lower Juba ⭐42,876
Sool39,240
Bay35,156
Togdheer30,426

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Banaadir7,913.50
Woqooyi Galbeed58.40
Awdal46.10
Bay30.80
Hiiraan30.20
Sool23.20
Togdheer21.30
Bakool19.60
Galguduud19.30
Lower Juba ⭐19.00
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 – Lower Juba, Somalia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Lower Juba 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 Lower Juba

This page also lists countries nearest to Lower Juba 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 Lower Juba 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 Lower Juba.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Lower Juba 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Lower Juba

How is the distance from Lower Juba 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 Lower Juba map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Lower Juba mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Lower Juba 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 Lower Juba in Somalia?

See the States Near To Lower Juba 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 Lower Juba 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.