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Current Date And Time In Yala, Thailand

Thursday, 23 July 2026
02:24:42 ICT
Capital: Yala
Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 518,000
Area: 4,521.08 km²
State Code: YA

States Near To Yala


Find states and regions closest to Yala in Thailand 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 Thailand 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 Thailand

📍 Yala 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 Yala from our regional database:

Capital CityYala
Total Population518,000
Land Area4,521 km²
Population Density52.54 / km²
Center Latitude6.5411° N
Center Longitude101.2804° E
Average Elevation22 m (71 ft)
UTC Time Zone+07:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Pattani Pattani23 mi37 km20 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Narathiwat Narathiwat43 mi69 km37 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan62 mi99 km54 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Songkhla Songkhla65 mi105 km56 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kedah Kedah69 mi111 km60 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Perlis Perlis73 mi118 km64 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Satun Satun83 mi134 km72 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Penang Penang104 mi167 km90 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Sabah Sabah107 mi172 km93 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Phatthalung Phatthalung111 mi178 km96 nm
Northwest (NW)

Countries Near To Yala


Explore countries nearest to Yala by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Yala 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 Laos Laos293 mi471 km254 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia352 mi566 km306 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Vietnam Vietnam502 mi808 km436 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar532 mi856 km462 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia808 mi1,301 km702 nm
South (S)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Yala (You)Thailand518,0004,52152.54
PattaniThailand706,0001,940213.14
NarathiwatThailand789,0004,475108.64
Negeri SembilanMalaysia2,250,0006,686237.00
SongkhlaThailand1,431,0007,39465.92
KedahMalaysia9,427
PerlisMalaysia290,000821353.00
SatunThailand315,0002,47935.26
PenangMalaysia1,810,0001,0311,727.00
SabahMalaysia1,950,00076,115129.00
PhatthalungThailand517,0003,42481.84

🏆 Thailand State Rankings

How does Yala rank within Thailand? 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 Yala appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Bangkok10,899,000
Nakhon Ratchasima2,634,000
Ubon Ratchathani1,876,000
Khon Kaen1,797,000
Chiang Mai1,785,000
Chon Buri1,727,000
Buriram1,595,747
Udon Thani1,570,000
Nakhon Si Thammarat1,556,000
Si Sa Ket1,452,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Chiang Mai22,311
Nakhon Ratchasima20,494
Kanchanaburi19,483
Tak16,407
Ubon Ratchathani15,745
Surat Thani12,891
Chaiyaphum12,778
Mae Hong Son12,681
Phetchabun12,668
Lampang12,534

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Bangkok3,110.12
Nonthaburi1,087.50
Samut Prakan949.00
Pathum Thani475.75
Phuket429.51
Samut Sakhon417.59
Nakhon Pathom271.98
Samut Songkhram249.04
Pattani213.14
Ang Thong199.60
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 – Yala, Thailand

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Yala is a state or region within Thailand in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Yala 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 Yala to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Yala 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 Thailand — see Thailand state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Yala

This page also lists countries nearest to Yala by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Thailand 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 Yala 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 Yala.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Yala

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

What does the compass direction from Yala mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Yala 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 Yala in Thailand?

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

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

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 Thailand state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.