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Kakata, Margibi County, Liberia – Liberia Flag

Current Date And Time In Kakata, Liberia

Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:57:18 GMT
Currency: Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 52,247

📍 Cities Near To Kakata


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kakata in Margibi County, Liberia 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 Kakata.

📍 Kakata 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 Kakata from our regional database:

State / RegionMargibi County
Total Population52,247
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude6.531° N
Center Longitude-10.3537° E
Elevation97 m (318 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Margibi County#1 of 2
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Baiima Baiima150 241 130
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Baoma Baoma138 221 119
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bensonville Bensonville19 30 16
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Blama Blama115 185 100
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bo Bo137 221 119
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bomi Bomi94 152 82
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bopolu Bopolu38 61 33
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Buchanan Buchanan50 80 43
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bumpe Bumpe142 228 123
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Daru Daru106 171 92
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Foindu Foindu102 164 88
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gandorhun Gandorhun116 187 101
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gandorhun Gandorhun121 195 105
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ganta Ganta106 170 92
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gbarnga Gbarnga69 110 60
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To Kakata


States and regions closest to Margibi County (home state of Kakata), 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 Bomi County Bomi County31 50 27
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bong County Bong County53 86 46
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province107 172 93
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gbarpolu County Gbarpolu County69 112 60
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Grand Bassa County Grand Bassa County39 63 34
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Grand Cape Mount County Grand Cape Mount County64 103 56
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Lofa County Lofa County122 197 106
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Montserrado County Montserrado County19 30 16
West (W)
National Flag Of Nimba Nimba115 185 100
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Nzérékoré Region Nzérékoré Region146 234 126
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Kakata


Countries bordering or closest to Liberia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kakata'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 Benin Benin828 1,333 719
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso670 1,078 582
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cabo Verde Cabo Verde1,155 1,859 1,003
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gambia Gambia628 1,011 546
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana586 943 509
East (E)
National Flag Of Guinea Guinea244 392 212
North (N)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau540 869 469
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast277 446 241
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mali Mali853 1,372 740
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mauritania Mauritania1,012 1,629 879
North (N)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Kakata. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Margibi County, Liberia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kakata (You)Margibi County52,247
BensonvilleMontserrado County78530.1WSW
HarbelMargibi County38,20831.6S
MonroviaMontserrado County1,542,54955.3WSW
BopoluGbarpolu County4,39661.4NNW
TubmanburgBomi County22,00564.0NW
BuchananGrand Bassa County75,85480.1SSE
GbarngaBong County86,031110.3ENE
RobertsportGrand Cape Mount County5,306114.6WNW
ZimmiSouthern Province4,796136.6NW
GorahunEastern Province4,089142.6NW

🏆 Margibi County City Rankings

How does Kakata rank within Margibi County? 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 Kakata appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kakata ⭐52,247
Harbel38,208

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Roberts International Airport
IATA: ROB
33 km (21 mi) from Kakata
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 Margibi County Cities
Kakata ranks #1 of 2 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Kakata Sits on the Map

Kakata sits inside Margibi County, Liberia and ranks #1 of 2 cities in Margibi County 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 Kakata 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 Kakata 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 Kakata and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kakata against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Margibi County city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kakata: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Kakata and the countries closest to Kakata by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Liberia. 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 Kakata, 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 Kakata at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kakata

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Kakata

Which cities are closest to Kakata?

See the Cities Near To Kakata 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 Margibi County by population and density.

How is the distance from Kakata to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Kakata ranks #1 of 2 cities in Margibi County 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 Kakata?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kakata is Roberts International Airport (ROB), about 33 km (21 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.