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Tshela, Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic Of The Congo – Democratic Republic Of The Congo Flag

Current Date And Time In Tshela, Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Friday, 14 August 2026
19:25:54 WAT
State: Bas-Congo
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 64,210
District: Tshela

📍 Cities Near To Tshela


Find cities, states and countries closest to Tshela in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic Of The Congo 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 Tshela.

📍 Tshela 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 Tshela from our regional database:

State / RegionBas-Congo
DistrictTshela
Total Population64,210
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-4.9971° N
Center Longitude12.9484° E
Elevation163 m (535 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00 to +02:00
Population Rank in Bas-Congo#7 of 9
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Belize Belize27 44 23
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Boma Boma59 96 52
South (S)
National Flag Of Bouansa Bouansa78 125 67
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Buco Zau Buco Zau32 51 28
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cabinda Cabinda65 104 56
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cacongo Cacongo58 93 50
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Dinge Dinge42 68 37
West (W)
National Flag Of Dolisie Dolisie58 94 51
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Hinda Hinda68 109 59
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Inhuca Inhuca39 63 34
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kayes Kayes59 96 52
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kenge Kenge72 116 63
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kibangou Kibangou84 134 73
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kibangou Kibangou113 181 98
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kimongo Kimongo36 58 31
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Tshela


States and regions closest to Bas-Congo (home state of Tshela), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bengo Bengo228 367 198
South (S)
National Flag Of Bouenza Bouenza119 191 103
North (N)
National Flag Of Brazzaville Brazzaville163 263 142
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cabinda Cabinda90 145 78
West (W)
National Flag Of Cuanza Norte Cuanza Norte250 402 217
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kinshasa Kinshasa164 263 142
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kouilou Kouilou159 257 138
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Lékoumou Lékoumou183 295 159
North (N)
National Flag Of Luanda Luanda208 335 181
South (S)
National Flag Of Malanje Malanje323 520 281
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Tshela


Countries bordering or closest to Democratic Republic Of The Congo, with aerial distance and compass direction from Tshela's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angola Angola562 904 488
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi564 908 490
East (E)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon1,021 1,642 886
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic738 1,188 641
North (N)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea885 1,425 769
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon735 1,183 639
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi1,067 1,717 926
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique1,373 2,210 1,193
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Nigeria Nigeria1,278 2,057 1,110
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Republic Of The Congo Republic Of The Congo487 783 423
West-northwest (WNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Tshela. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic Of The Congo.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Tshela (You)Bas-Congo64,210
NecutoCabinda37.1W
BelizeCabinda24,43043.5NNW
Buco ZauCabinda40,95351.0WNW
LualiCabinda53.5WSW
KimongoNiari4,27858.1N
MiconjeCabinda61.3N
InhucaCabinda62.9WNW
Tando ZinzeCabinda64.5SW
DingeCabinda68.1W
MalemboCabinda92.4WSW

🏆 Bas-Congo City Rankings

How does Tshela rank within Bas-Congo? 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 Tshela appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Matadi425,662
Boma297,009
Mbanza-Ngungu142,773
Moanda128,804
Inkisi115,317
Kimpese79,539
Tshela ⭐64,210
Kenge63,317
Kasangulu45,400

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Boma65.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Boma4,569.37
✈️ Nearest Airport
Cabinda Airport
IATA: CAB
107 km (67 mi) from Tshela
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
📊 Compare Bas-Congo Cities
Tshela ranks #7 of 9 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Tshela? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Tshela Sits on the Map

Tshela sits inside Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic Of The Congo and ranks #7 of 9 cities in Bas-Congo 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Tshela to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Tshela outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Tshela and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Tshela against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Bas-Congo city rankings

🌎 Beyond Tshela: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Tshela and the countries closest to Tshela by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Democratic Republic Of The Congo. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Tshela, 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 Tshela at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Tshela

If you're stringing together stops in Bas-Congo, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Tshela — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Tshela MapView the Tshela map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Tshela Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Bas-Congo OverviewExplore the Bas-Congo state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Democratic Republic Of The Congo Country DataGet complete Democratic Republic Of The Congo data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Tshela

Which cities are closest to Tshela?

See the Cities Near To Tshela 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 Bas-Congo by population and density.

How is the distance from Tshela to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Tshela 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 Tshela map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Tshela 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Tshela 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Tshela?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Tshela. 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 Bas-Congo city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Tshela compare in size to the cities near it?

Tshela ranks #7 of 9 cities in Bas-Congo by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Tshela?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Tshela is Cabinda Airport (CAB), about 107 km (67 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.