Current Date And Time In Western Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan
Sunday, 28 June 2026
13:42:36 EAT
Capital: Wau
Currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 441,000
Area: 91,079.95 km²
State Code: BW
Find states and regions closest to Western Bahr al Ghazal in South Sudan 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 South Sudan 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 South Sudan
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 Western Bahr al Ghazal from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | 104 mi | 167 km | 90 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Haute-Kotto | 143 mi | 230 km | 124 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Haut-Mbomou | 166 mi | 267 km | 144 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Southern Darfur | 194 mi | 312 km | 168 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Darfur | 201 mi | 323 km | 174 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Vakaga | 216 mi | 348 km | 188 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Warrap | 233 mi | 374 km | 202 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Mbomou | 237 mi | 382 km | 206 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Central Darfur | 291 mi | 468 km | 252 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| West Kordofan | 303 mi | 487 km | 263 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Western Bahr al Ghazal by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Western Bahr al Ghazal supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Western Bahr al Ghazal. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Bahr al Ghazal (You) | South Sudan | 441,000 | 91,080 | 4.70 |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | South Sudan | 850,000 | 33,558 | 27.83 |
| Haute-Kotto | Central African Republic | 72,244 | 86,650 | 0.45 |
| Haut-Mbomou | Central African Republic | 39,543 | 55,530 | 0.30 |
| Southern Darfur | Sudan | — | 127,300 | — |
| Vakaga | Central African Republic | — | 46,500 | — |
| Warrap | South Sudan | 1,044,000 | 31,027 | 22.91 |
| Mbomou | Central African Republic | 164,009 | 61,150 | 1.47 |
| West Kordofan | Sudan | — | 106,000 | — |
| Western Equatoria | South Sudan | 707,000 | 79,343 | 8.91 |
| Unity | South Sudan | 734,000 | 35,956 | 19.40 |
How does Western Bahr al Ghazal rank within South Sudan? 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 Western Bahr al Ghazal appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Central Equatoria | 1,542,000 |
| Jonglei | 1,501,000 |
| Upper Nile | 1,131,000 |
| Warrap | 1,044,000 |
| Eastern Equatoria | 1,003,000 |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | 850,000 |
| Lakes | 781,000 |
| Unity | 734,000 |
| Western Equatoria | 707,000 |
| Western Bahr al Ghazal ⭐ | 441,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Jonglei | 122,479 |
| Western Bahr al Ghazal ⭐ | 91,080 |
| Eastern Equatoria | 82,542 |
| Western Equatoria | 79,343 |
| Upper Nile | 77,773 |
| Lakes | 43,595 |
| Central Equatoria | 43,033 |
| Unity | 35,956 |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | 33,558 |
| Warrap | 31,027 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Central Equatoria | 35.83 |
| Northern Bahr al Ghazal | 27.83 |
| Warrap | 22.91 |
| Lakes | 19.78 |
| Unity | 19.40 |
| Upper Nile | 14.63 |
| Jonglei | 12.25 |
| Eastern Equatoria | 12.15 |
| Western Equatoria | 8.91 |
| Western Bahr al Ghazal ⭐ | 4.70 |
Western Bahr al Ghazal is a state or region within South Sudan in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Western Bahr al Ghazal 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 Western Bahr al Ghazal by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near South Sudan 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 Western Bahr al Ghazal 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 Western Bahr al Ghazal.
Knowing the distance from Western Bahr al Ghazal to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across South Sudan. 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 Western Bahr al Ghazal map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Western Bahr al Ghazal 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 Western Bahr al Ghazal 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 Western Bahr al Ghazal below the states table, or compare all South Sudan 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 South Sudan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
