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Northern Region, Uganda – Uganda Flag

Current Date And Time In Northern Region, Uganda

Sunday, 12 July 2026
05:56:57 EAT
Capital: Gulu City
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 5,345,964
Area: 85,391.70 km²
State Code: N

States Near To Northern Region


Find states and regions closest to Northern Region in Uganda 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 Uganda 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 Uganda

📍 Northern Region 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 Northern Region from our regional database:

Capital CityGulu City
Total Population5,345,964
Land Area85,392 km²
Population Density35.51 / km²
Center Latitude2.878° N
Center Longitude32.7181° E
Average Elevation1,044 m (3,425 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Eastern Region Eastern Region122 mi196 km106 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Central Equatoria Central Equatoria156 mi252 km136 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Eastern Equatoria Eastern Equatoria159 mi256 km138 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Central Region Central Region188 mi303 km163 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bungoma County Bungoma County193 mi311 km168 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Turkana County Turkana County199 mi320 km173 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Busia County Busia County199 mi320 km173 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Trans Nzoia Trans Nzoia199 mi320 km173 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of West Pokot County West Pokot County204 mi328 km177 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kakamega County Kakamega County227 mi366 km197 nm
Southeast (SE)

Countries Near To Northern Region


Explore countries nearest to Northern Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Northern Region supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda283 mi456 km246 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi367 mi590 km318 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of South Sudan South Sudan386 mi622 km335 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya400 mi643 km347 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Tanzania Tanzania564 mi908 km490 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Northern Region (You)Uganda5,345,96485,39235.51
Eastern RegionUganda6,301,67739,47974.43
Central EquatoriaSouth Sudan1,542,00043,03335.83
Eastern EquatoriaSouth Sudan1,003,00082,54212.15
Central RegionUganda6,683,88761,40380.76
Bungoma CountyKenya1,800,0002,207815.60
Turkana CountyKenya1,100,00068,68016.00
Busia CountyKenya900,0001,628531.20
Trans NzoiaKenya2,470
West Pokot CountyKenya700,0008,41877.20
Kakamega CountyKenya2,000,0003,034659.20

🏆 Uganda State Rankings

How does Northern Region rank within Uganda? 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 Northern Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Central Region6,683,887
Western Region6,417,449
Eastern Region6,301,677
Northern Region ⭐5,345,964

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – Northern Region, Uganda

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Northern Region is a state or region within Uganda in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Northern Region 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 Northern Region to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Northern Region 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 Uganda — see Uganda state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Northern Region

This page also lists countries nearest to Northern Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Uganda page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Northern Region 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 Northern Region.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Northern Region

How is the distance from Northern Region 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 Northern Region map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Northern Region mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Northern Region 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 Northern Region in Uganda?

See the States Near To Northern Region 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 Northern Region below the states table, or compare all Uganda states by area, population and density.

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

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