Current Date And Time In Gafsa, Tunisia
Monday, 27 July 2026
17:36:20 CET
Capital: Gafsa
Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CET)
Population: 351,437
Area: 7,807.00 km²
State Code: GA
Find states and regions closest to Gafsa in Tunisia 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 Tunisia 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 Tunisia
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 Gafsa from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Kasserine Governorate | 45 mi | 73 km | 39 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Tozeur Governorate | 52 mi | 84 km | 45 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Gabès Governorate | 64 mi | 103 km | 55 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | 67 mi | 107 km | 58 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Tébessa | 77 mi | 123 km | 67 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Kebili Governorate | 90 mi | 145 km | 78 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Sfax Governorate | 91 mi | 147 km | 79 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Mahdia Governorate | 111 mi | 178 km | 96 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Siliana Governorate | 111 mi | 179 km | 97 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Kairouan | 114 mi | 183 km | 99 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Gafsa by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Gafsa 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 | ||
| Malta | 308 mi | 496 km | 268 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Italy | 576 mi | 927 km | 500 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Vatican | 576 mi | 927 km | 500 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Algeria | 617 mi | 993 km | 536 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Monaco | 691 mi | 1,112 km | 600 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Gafsa. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gafsa (You) | Tunisia | 351,437 | 7,807 | 24.79 |
| Kasserine Governorate | Tunisia | 465,000 | 8,260 | 56.29 |
| Tozeur Governorate | Tunisia | 121,000 | 4,719 | 21.64 |
| Gabès Governorate | Tunisia | 405,000 | 7,175 | 56.45 |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | Tunisia | 435,000 | 7,405 | 58.73 |
| Tébessa | Algeria | 648,703 | 14,227 | 23.94 |
| Kebili Governorate | Tunisia | 179,000 | 22,454 | 8.10 |
| Sfax Governorate | Tunisia | 1,045,000 | 7,545 | 138.50 |
| Mahdia Governorate | Tunisia | 430,000 | 2,966 | 145.01 |
| Siliana Governorate | Tunisia | 227,000 | 4,642 | 49.02 |
| Kairouan | Tunisia | 570,559 | 6,712 | 40.42 |
How does Gafsa rank within Tunisia? 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 Gafsa appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Tunis Governorate | 1,158,000 |
| Sfax Governorate | 1,045,000 |
| Nabeul Governorate | 872,000 |
| Ben Arous Governorate | 732,000 |
| Sousse Governorate | 726,000 |
| Ariana Governorate | 642,000 |
| Bizerte Governorate | 618,000 |
| Kairouan | 570,559 |
| Monastir Governorate | 565,000 |
| Medenine Governorate | 508,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Tataouine | 38,889 |
| Kebili Governorate | 22,454 |
| Medenine Governorate | 9,167 |
| Kasserine Governorate | 8,260 |
| Gafsa ⭐ | 7,807 |
| Sfax Governorate | 7,545 |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | 7,405 |
| Gabès Governorate | 7,175 |
| Kairouan | 6,712 |
| Kef Governorate | 4,965 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Tunis Governorate | 3,346.82 |
| Ariana Governorate | 1,332.16 |
| Ben Arous Governorate | 961.89 |
| Monastir Governorate | 554.47 |
| Nabeul Governorate | 312.72 |
| Sousse Governorate | 276.99 |
| Bizerte Governorate | 164.80 |
| Mahdia Governorate | 145.01 |
| Sfax Governorate | 138.50 |
| Jendouba Governorate | 135.72 |
Gafsa is a state or region within Tunisia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Gafsa 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 Gafsa by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Tunisia 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 Gafsa 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 Gafsa.
Knowing the distance from Gafsa to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Tunisia. 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 Gafsa map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Gafsa 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 Gafsa 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 Gafsa below the states table, or compare all Tunisia 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 Tunisia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.