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Bandundu Province, Kwilu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo – Democratic Republic Of The Congo Flag

Current Date And Time In Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Friday, 14 August 2026
22:46:11 WAT
State: Kwilu
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 202,904
District: Bandundu

📍 Cities Near To Bandundu Province


Find cities, states and countries closest to Bandundu Province in Kwilu, 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 Bandundu Province.

📍 Bandundu Province 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 Bandundu Province from our regional database:

State / RegionKwilu
DistrictBandundu
Total Population202,904
Land Area222.00 km²
Population Density913.98 / km²
Center Latitude-3.3169° N
Center Longitude17.3806° E
Elevation322 m (1,056 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00 to +02:00
Population Rank in Kwilu#2 of 7
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bolobo Bolobo113 181 98
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bulungu Bulungu120 192 104
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Dungu Dungu103 167 90
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gamboma Gamboma144 232 125
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Inongo Inongo115 184 100
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kutu Kutu67 108 58
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Masi-Manimba Masi-Manimba107 172 93
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Mushie Mushie38 61 33
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ngabé Ngabé84 134 73
West (W)
National Flag Of Nioki Nioki46 75 40
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Yumbi Yumbi113 182 98
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Bandundu Province


States and regions closest to Kwilu (home state of Bandundu Province), 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 Brazzaville Brazzaville217 350 189
West (W)
National Flag Of Kasai Kasai162 261 141
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kasai-Central Kasai-Central289 465 251
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kinshasa Kinshasa215 346 187
West (W)
National Flag Of Kwango Kwango144 232 125
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Luanda Norte Luanda Norte272 438 236
South (S)
National Flag Of Mai-Ndombe Mai-Ndombe128 206 111
North (N)
National Flag Of Plateaux Plateaux267 430 232
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Pool Pool252 405 219
West (W)
National Flag Of Tshuapa Tshuapa360 579 313
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Bandundu Province


Countries bordering or closest to Democratic Republic Of The Congo, with aerial distance and compass direction from Bandundu Province'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 Bandundu Province. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kwilu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Bandundu Province (You)Kwilu202,904
MushieMai-Ndombe61,33660.8WNW
NiokiMai-Ndombe62,15374.7NNE
KutuMai-Ndombe56,061107.6NE
NgabéPool2,508134.5W
DunguMai-Ndombe41,076166.6ESE
Masi-ManimbaKwilu45,775171.8SSE
BoloboMai-Ndombe47,032181.3NW
YumbiÉquateur181.7NNW
InongoMai-Ndombe68,852184.5NNE
BulunguKwilu81,393192.4SE

🏆 Kwilu City Rankings

How does Bandundu Province rank within Kwilu? 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 Bandundu Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kikwit509,367
Bandundu Province ⭐202,904
Idiofa87,882
Bulungu81,393
Mangai63,713
Dibaya-Lubwe55,672
Masi-Manimba45,775

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Bandundu Province ⭐222.00
Kikwit92.00
Idiofa14.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Idiofa6,277.29
Kikwit5,536.60
Bandundu Province ⭐913.98
✈️ Nearest Airport
Bandundu Airport
IATA: FDU
1 km (0 mi) from Bandundu Province
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 Kwilu Cities
Bandundu Province ranks #2 of 7 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Bandundu Province Sits on the Map

Bandundu Province sits inside Kwilu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo and ranks #2 of 7 cities in Kwilu 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 Bandundu Province 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 Bandundu Province 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 Bandundu Province and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Bandundu Province against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kwilu city rankings

🌎 Beyond Bandundu Province: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Bandundu Province and the countries closest to Bandundu Province 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 Bandundu Province, 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 Bandundu Province at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Bandundu Province

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Bandundu Province MapView the Bandundu Province map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Bandundu Province Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Kwilu OverviewExplore the Kwilu 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 Bandundu Province

Which cities are closest to Bandundu Province?

See the Cities Near To Bandundu Province 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 Kwilu by population and density.

How is the distance from Bandundu Province to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Bandundu Province 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 Bandundu Province 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 Bandundu Province 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 Bandundu Province 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 Bandundu Province?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Bandundu Province. 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 Kwilu city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Bandundu Province compare in size to the cities near it?

Bandundu Province ranks #2 of 7 cities in Kwilu 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 Bandundu Province?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Bandundu Province is Bandundu Airport (FDU), about 1 km (0 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.