Current Date And Time In Kairouan, Tunisia
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
17:23:35 CET
Capital: Kairouan
Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CET)
Population: 570,559
Area: 6,712.00 km²
State Code: KA
Find states and regions closest to Kairouan 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 Kairouan from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Sousse Governorate | 21 mi | 34 km | 18 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Mahdia Governorate | 24 mi | 39 km | 21 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Monastir Governorate | 37 mi | 60 km | 33 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Zaghouan Governorate | 42 mi | 68 km | 37 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | 51 mi | 82 km | 44 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Siliana Governorate | 51 mi | 82 km | 44 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Ben Arous Governorate | 67 mi | 109 km | 59 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Sfax Governorate | 70 mi | 112 km | 60 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Manouba | 79 mi | 127 km | 68 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Nabeul Governorate | 81 mi | 130 km | 70 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Kairouan by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kairouan 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) | ⬆ |
| 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 Kairouan. 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) |
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| Kairouan (You) | Tunisia | 570,559 | 6,712 | 40.42 |
| Sousse Governorate | Tunisia | 726,000 | 2,669 | 276.99 |
| Mahdia Governorate | Tunisia | 430,000 | 2,966 | 145.01 |
| Monastir Governorate | Tunisia | 565,000 | 1,019 | 554.47 |
| Zaghouan Governorate | Tunisia | 195,000 | 2,768 | 70.45 |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | Tunisia | 435,000 | 7,405 | 58.73 |
| Siliana Governorate | Tunisia | 227,000 | 4,642 | 49.02 |
| Ben Arous Governorate | Tunisia | 732,000 | 761 | 961.89 |
| Sfax Governorate | Tunisia | 1,045,000 | 7,545 | 138.50 |
| Manouba | Tunisia | 379,518 | 1,137 | 131.37 |
| Nabeul Governorate | Tunisia | 872,000 | 2,788 | 312.72 |
How does Kairouan 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 Kairouan appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
Kairouan is a state or region within Tunisia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kairouan 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 Kairouan 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 Kairouan 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 Kairouan.
Knowing the distance from Kairouan 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 Kairouan map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Kairouan 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 Kairouan 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 Kairouan 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.