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Tshilenge, Lualaba, Democratic Republic Of The Congo – Democratic Republic Of The Congo Flag

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

Saturday, 15 August 2026
02:27:59 WAT
State: Lualaba
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 116,073
District: Dilolo

📍 Cities Near To Tshilenge


Find cities, states and countries closest to Tshilenge in Lualaba, 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 Tshilenge.

📍 Tshilenge 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 Tshilenge from our regional database:

State / RegionLualaba
DistrictDilolo
Total Population116,073
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-10.9667° N
Center Longitude22.9° E
Elevation1,145 m (3,757 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00 to +02:00
Population Rank in Lualaba#3 of 5
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Caianda Caianda43 69 37
East (E)
National Flag Of Calunda Calunda89 143 77
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cassai-Sul Cassai-Sul68 110 59
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cazombo Cazombo64 104 56
South (S)
National Flag Of Chiluage Chiluage125 201 109
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Dilolo Dilolo43 69 37
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Lago Dilolo Lago Dilolo71 114 61
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Lóvua do Zambeze Lóvua do Zambeze60 96 52
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Luacano Luacano87 140 75
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Luau Luau49 79 43
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Muconda Muconda110 178 96
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Mwene Mwene79 128 69
North (N)
National Flag Of Mwinilunga Mwinilunga116 187 101
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Nana Candundo Nana Candundo39 62 34
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Tshilenge


States and regions closest to Lualaba (home state of Tshilenge), 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 Central Province Central Province320 515 278
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Copperbelt Copperbelt220 354 191
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of East Kasai East Kasai338 544 294
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Haut-Katanga Haut-Katanga136 219 118
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Haut-Lomami Haut-Lomami198 319 172
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kasai Kasai504 812 438
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kasai-Central Kasai-Central373 601 324
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Katavi Katavi478 770 415
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kigoma Kigoma474 763 411
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Lomami Lomami346 556 300
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Tshilenge


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Tshilenge (You)Lualaba116,073
Nana CandundoMoxico62.3SSE
DiloloHaut-Katanga68.7WNW
CaiandaMoxico69.0E
LuauMoxico55,43279.2WNW
Lóvua do ZambezeMoxico96.2SE
CazomboMoxico34,000103.7S
Cassai-SulLunda Sul109.9WNW
Lago DiloloMoxico113.6WSW
MweneLualaba295,683127.9N
LuacanoMoxico139.7WSW

🏆 Lualaba City Rankings

How does Tshilenge rank within Lualaba? 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 Tshilenge appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kolwezi790,248
Mwene295,683
Tshilenge ⭐116,073
Fungurume50,100
Malemba44,027

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Kolwezi213.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Kolwezi3,710.08
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kolwezi Airport
IATA: KWZ
285 km (177 mi) from Tshilenge
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 Lualaba Cities
Tshilenge ranks #3 of 5 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Tshilenge Sits on the Map

Tshilenge sits inside Lualaba, Democratic Republic Of The Congo and ranks #3 of 5 cities in Lualaba 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 Tshilenge 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 Tshilenge 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 Tshilenge and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Tshilenge against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Lualaba city rankings

🌎 Beyond Tshilenge: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Tshilenge

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Tshilenge?

See the Cities Near To Tshilenge 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 Lualaba by population and density.

How is the distance from Tshilenge to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Tshilenge ranks #3 of 5 cities in Lualaba 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 Tshilenge?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Tshilenge is Kolwezi Airport (KWZ), about 285 km (177 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.