Current Date And Time In Cole Harbour, Canada
Friday, 14 August 2026
14:36:21 EDT
State: Nova Scotia
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 19,096
District: Halifax Regional Municipality
Find cities, states and countries closest to Cole Harbour in Nova Scotia, Canada 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 and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Cole Harbour.
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 Cole Harbour from our regional database:
| State / Region | Nova Scotia |
| District | Halifax Regional Municipality |
| Total Population | 19,096 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 44.6724° N |
| Center Longitude | -63.4751° E |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Population Rank in Nova Scotia | #10 of 205 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bel Ayr Park | 2 | 2 | 1 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Brightwood | 5 | 8 | 4 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Colby Village | 1 | 1 | 1 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Commodore Park | 3 | 5 | 2 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Cow Bay | 4 | 6 | 3 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Crichton Park | 5 | 7 | 4 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Downtown Dartmouth | 4 | 7 | 4 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| East Preston | 4 | 7 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Passage | 4 | 6 | 3 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Ellenvale | 2 | 4 | 2 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Forest Hills | 1 | 1 | 1 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Greenough | 2 | 3 | 2 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Imperoyal | 4 | 6 | 3 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Keystone Village | 4 | 6 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Lake Echo | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Nova Scotia (home state of Cole Harbour), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Commune de Saint-Pierre | 373 | 601 | 324 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Connecticut | 536 | 862 | 465 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Maine | 288 | 463 | 250 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Massachusetts | 432 | 696 | 375 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Miquelon-Langlade | 368 | 593 | 320 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| New Brunswick | 174 | 280 | 151 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| New Hampshire | 418 | 673 | 363 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador | 640 | 1,031 | 556 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Prince Edward Island | 88 | 141 | 76 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Quebec | 387 | 623 | 336 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Canada, with aerial distance and compass direction from Cole Harbour's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| United States | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Cole Harbour. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Nova Scotia, Canada.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Cole Harbour (You) | Nova Scotia | 19,096 | — | — |
| Colby Village | Nova Scotia | 4,934 | 1.1 | SW |
| Forest Hills | Nova Scotia | 8,822 | 1.3 | NW |
| Willowdale | Nova Scotia | 5,543 | 2.4 | S |
| Bel Ayr Park | Nova Scotia | 1,305 | 2.4 | W |
| Portland Hills | Nova Scotia | 3,403 | 2.5 | WSW |
| Sunset Acres | Nova Scotia | 2,750 | 2.6 | NNW |
| Wildwood Lake | Nova Scotia | 1,523 | 2.8 | NW |
| Nantucket | Nova Scotia | 1,417 | 3.1 | W |
| Greenough | Nova Scotia | 1,819 | 3.2 | WNW |
| Portland Estates | Nova Scotia | 3,099 | 3.5 | WSW |
How does Cole Harbour rank within Nova Scotia? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Cole Harbour appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Halifax | 471,559 |
| Sydney | 105,968 |
| Dartmouth | 101,343 |
| Lower Sackville | 51,749 |
| Downtown Halifax | 25,555 |
| Halifax West End | 22,664 |
| Bedford | 21,474 |
| Woodlawn | 20,000 |
| Halifax South End | 19,922 |
| Cole Harbour ⭐ | 19,096 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| River John | 430.00 |
| St. Peter's | 346.80 |
| Sheet Harbour | 188.38 |
| Shad Bay | 100.42 |
| Halifax | 97.23 |
| Dartmouth | 58.57 |
| Truro | 37.52 |
| Glace Bay | 35.15 |
| Sydney | 29.43 |
| Eastern Passage | 29.38 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Lunenburg | 7,260.61 |
| Halifax | 4,849.93 |
| Sydney | 3,600.68 |
| New Glasgow | 1,874.00 |
| Dartmouth | 1,730.29 |
| Antigonish | 998.60 |
| Kentville | 708.30 |
| Wolfville | 649.38 |
| Yarmouth | 646.07 |
| Bridgewater | 645.85 |
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport IATA: YHZ 23 km (14 mi) from Cole Harbour |
Cole Harbour sits inside Nova Scotia, Canada and ranks #10 of 205 cities in Nova Scotia by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Cole Harbour and the countries closest to Cole Harbour by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Canada. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Cole Harbour, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Cole Harbour at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Nova Scotia, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Cole Harbour — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Cole Harbour table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Nova Scotia by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Cole Harbour and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Cole Harbour map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Cole Harbour will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Cole Harbour to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Cole Harbour. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Nova Scotia city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Cole Harbour ranks #10 of 205 cities in Nova Scotia by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Cole Harbour is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), about 23 km (14 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.