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Current Date And Time In Bolu, Turkey

Saturday, 11 July 2026
14:32:32 TRT
Capital: Bolu
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (TRT)
Population: 320,824
Area: 7,410.00 km²
State Code: BO

States Near To Bolu


Find states and regions closest to Bolu in Turkey 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 Turkey 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 Turkey

📍 Bolu 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 Bolu from our regional database:

Capital CityBolu
Total Population320,824
Land Area7,410 km²
Population Density14.56 / km²
Center Latitude40.7325° N
Center Longitude31.6082° E
Average Elevation733 m (2,404 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Düzce Düzce24 mi39 km21 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Zonguldak Province Zonguldak Province42 mi68 km37 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Sakarya Sakarya61 mi99 km53 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Karabük Province Karabük Province67 mi108 km58 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bartın Bartın73 mi118 km63 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ankara Ankara86 mi138 km75 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Eskişehir Eskişehir88 mi141 km76 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kocaeli Kocaeli91 mi146 km79 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Bilecik Bilecik95 mi153 km82 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Çankırı Çankırı106 mi170 km92 nm
East (E)

Countries Near To Bolu


Explore countries nearest to Bolu by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Bolu 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 Cyprus Cyprus283 mi456 km246 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Syria Syria354 mi570 km308 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Lebanon Lebanon355 mi571 km308 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia484 mi779 km420 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Palestinian Territory Palestinian Territory484 mi780 km421 nm
South (S)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Bolu (You)Turkey320,8247,41014.56
DüzceTurkey405,1313,64160.34
Zonguldak ProvinceTurkey588,5103,48178.18
SakaryaTurkey1,080,0804,87896.50
Karabük ProvinceTurkey252,0582,42024.66
BartınTurkey203,3512,33036.63
AnkaraTurkey5,747,32525,61572.48
EskişehirTurkey906,09813,65232.92
KocaeliTurkey2,033,4413,397229.80
BilecikTurkey228,6734,30722.44
ÇankırıTurkey195,7667,38812.02

🏆 Turkey State Rankings

How does Bolu rank within Turkey? 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 Bolu appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Istanbul15,900,000
Ankara5,747,325
İzmir Province4,462,056
Bursa Province3,194,720
Antalya2,688,004
Konya2,277,017
Adana2,274,106
Şanlıurfa2,170,110
Gaziantep2,154,051
Kocaeli2,033,441

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Konya40,838
Sivas28,488
Ankara25,615
Erzurum25,355
Van20,921
Antalya20,723
Şanlıurfa19,242
Kayseri16,917
Mersin15,737
Diyarbakır Province15,101

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Istanbul849.33
Kocaeli229.80
Bursa Province135.99
Gaziantep129.59
Hatay125.18
Yalova103.94
İzmir Province100.55
Sakarya96.50
Trabzon80.60
Zonguldak Province78.18
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 – Bolu, Turkey

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Bolu 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 Turkey — see Turkey state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Bolu

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Bolu

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

What does the compass direction from Bolu mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Bolu 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 Bolu in Turkey?

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

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

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