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Chamarel, Black River, Mauritius – Mauritius Flag

Current Date And Time In Chamarel, Mauritius

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:03:04 MUT
Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (MUT)
Population: 723

📍 Cities Near To Chamarel


Find cities, states and countries closest to Chamarel in Black River, Mauritius 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 Chamarel.

📍 Chamarel 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 Chamarel from our regional database:

State / RegionBlack River
Total Population723
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-20.4225° N
Center Longitude57.3839° E
Elevation243 m (797 ft)
UTC Time Zone+04:00
Population Rank in Black River#11 of 11
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Albion Albion15 24 13
North (N)
National Flag Of Amaury Amaury27 43 23
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Arsenal Arsenal24 39 21
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Baie du Cap Baie du Cap5 7 4
South (S)
National Flag Of Baie du Tombeau Baie du Tombeau22 36 19
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bambous Bambous12 19 10
North (N)
National Flag Of Bambous Virieux Bambous Virieux25 40 22
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bananes Bananes14 23 12
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill Beau Bassin-Rose Hill14 23 12
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Beau Vallon Beau Vallon21 33 18
East (E)
National Flag Of Bel Air Rivière Sèche Bel Air Rivière Sèche26 42 23
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bel Ombre Bel Ombre6 9 5
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Belle Vue Harel Belle Vue Harel28 45 24
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Belle Vue Maurel Belle Vue Maurel28 45 24
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Belle Vue Pilot Belle Vue Pilot29 46 25
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To Chamarel


States and regions closest to Black River (home state of Chamarel), 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 Alaotra Mangoro Alaotra Mangoro580 934 504
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cargados Carajos Cargados Carajos284 458 247
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Diana Diana644 1,036 559
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Flacq Flacq23 37 20
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Grand Port Grand Port18 28 15
East (E)
National Flag Of Moka Moka15 24 13
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Pamplemousses Pamplemousses22 35 19
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Plaines Wilhems Plaines Wilhems7 12 6
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Port Louis Port Louis16 26 14
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Reunion Reunion131 210 113
West-southwest (WSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Chamarel


Countries bordering or closest to Mauritius, with aerial distance and compass direction from Chamarel'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 British Indian Ocean Territory British Indian Ocean Territory1,363 2,194 1,184
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros1,118 1,800 971
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Madagascar Madagascar704 1,133 611
West (W)
National Flag Of Mayotte Mayotte970 1,561 842
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Reunion Reunion141 226 122
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Seychelles Seychelles1,091 1,756 948
North (N)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Chamarel. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Black River, Mauritius.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Chamarel (You)Black River723
Petite Case NoyaleBlack River1,5252.5NNW
Grande Rivière NoireBlack River2,3617.2NNW
Baie du CapSavanne7.5S
Bel OmbreSavanne2,4179.2SSE
ChamounySavanne4,91310.8SE
TamarinBlack River4,37110.9N
Chemin GrenierSavanne12,45711.1SE
CascavelleBlack River2,61315.3N
Bois ChériSavanne15.5E
SurinamSavanne10,62115.9SE

🏆 Black River City Rankings

How does Chamarel rank within Black River? 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 Chamarel appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA: MRU
31 km (19 mi) from Chamarel
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 Black River Cities
Chamarel ranks #11 of 11 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Chamarel Sits on the Map

Chamarel sits inside Black River, Mauritius and ranks #11 of 11 cities in Black River 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 Chamarel 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 Chamarel 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 Chamarel and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Chamarel against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Black River city rankings

🌎 Beyond Chamarel: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Chamarel

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Chamarel

Which cities are closest to Chamarel?

See the Cities Near To Chamarel 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 Black River by population and density.

How is the distance from Chamarel to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Chamarel ranks #11 of 11 cities in Black River 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 Chamarel?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Chamarel is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), about 31 km (19 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.