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Lisala, Mongala, Democratic Republic Of The Congo – Democratic Republic Of The Congo Flag

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

Friday, 14 August 2026
16:05:52 WAT
State: Mongala
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 117,464
District: Lisala

📍 Cities Near To Lisala


Find cities, states and countries closest to Lisala in Mongala, 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 Lisala.

📍 Lisala 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 Lisala from our regional database:

State / RegionMongala
DistrictLisala
Total Population117,464
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude2.1513° N
Center Longitude21.5167° E
Elevation418 m (1,371 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00 to +02:00
Population Rank in Mongala#2 of 4
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Binga Binga137 220 119
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Binga Binga72 116 63
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bodalangi Bodalangi89 144 77
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bongandanga Bongandanga54 87 47
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bongandanga Bongandanga54 87 47
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bumba Bumba66 106 57
East (E)
National Flag Of Bumba Bumba66 106 57
East (E)
National Flag Of Businga Businga93 150 81
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Businga Businga93 149 81
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lisala Lisala2 4 2
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Yandongi Yandongi71 114 61
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Lisala


States and regions closest to Mongala (home state of Lisala), 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 Bangui Bangui258 415 224
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bas-Uele Bas-Uele274 441 238
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Basse-Kotto Basse-Kotto199 320 173
North (N)
National Flag Of Équateur Équateur209 336 181
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kémo Kémo305 491 265
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Likouala Likouala263 423 228
West (W)
National Flag Of Lobaye Lobaye310 498 269
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Mbomou Mbomou292 470 254
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Nord-Ubangi Nord-Ubangi136 218 118
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ombella-M'Poko Ombella-M'Poko301 485 262
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Lisala


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Lisala (You)Mongala117,464
LisalaÉquateur3.9WNW
BongandangaÉquateur86.9SW
BongandangaMongala4,10587.0SW
BumbaMongala154,586105.8E
BumbaÉquateur106.1E
YandongiÉquateur113.6NE
BingaMongala96,790115.9WNW
BodalangiÉquateur143.6NNE
BusingaNord-Ubangi48,339149.5NNW
BusingaÉquateur150.5NNW

🏆 Mongala City Rankings

How does Lisala rank within Mongala? 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 Lisala appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Bumba154,586
Lisala ⭐117,464
Binga96,790
Bongandanga4,105

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Gemena Airport
IATA: GMA
228 km (142 mi) from Lisala
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 Mongala Cities
Lisala ranks #2 of 4 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Lisala Sits on the Map

Lisala sits inside Mongala, Democratic Republic Of The Congo and ranks #2 of 4 cities in Mongala 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 Lisala 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 Lisala 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 Lisala and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Lisala against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Mongala city rankings

🌎 Beyond Lisala: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Lisala

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Lisala?

See the Cities Near To Lisala 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 Mongala by population and density.

How is the distance from Lisala to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Lisala ranks #2 of 4 cities in Mongala 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 Lisala?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Lisala is Gemena Airport (GMA), about 228 km (142 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.