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Flic en Flac, Black River, Mauritius – Mauritius Flag

Current Date And Time In Flic en Flac, Mauritius

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:06:04 MUT
Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (MUT)
Population: 2,010

📍 Cities Near To Flic en Flac


Find cities, states and countries closest to Flic en Flac 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 Flic en Flac.

📍 Flic en Flac 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 Flic en Flac from our regional database:

State / RegionBlack River
Total Population2,010
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-20.278° N
Center Longitude57.372° E
Elevation155 m (509 ft)
UTC Time Zone+04:00
Population Rank in Black River#9 of 11
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Albion Albion5 9 5
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Amaury Amaury21 34 18
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Arsenal Arsenal16 26 14
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Baie du Cap Baie du Cap15 23 13
South (S)
National Flag Of Baie du Tombeau Baie du Tombeau13 22 12
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bambous Bambous3 4 2
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bambous Virieux Bambous Virieux25 41 22
East (E)
National Flag Of Bananes Bananes15 24 13
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill Beau Bassin-Rose Hill7 11 6
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Beau Vallon Beau Vallon24 38 21
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bel Air Rivière Sèche Bel Air Rivière Sèche25 39 21
East (E)
National Flag Of Bel Ombre Bel Ombre16 25 14
South (S)
National Flag Of Belle Vue Harel Belle Vue Harel21 33 18
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Belle Vue Maurel Belle Vue Maurel22 35 19
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Belle Vue Pilot Belle Vue Pilot21 33 18
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Flic en Flac


States and regions closest to Black River (home state of Flic en Flac), 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 Flic en Flac


Countries bordering or closest to Mauritius, with aerial distance and compass direction from Flic en Flac'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 Flic en Flac. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Black River, Mauritius.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Flic en Flac (You)Black River2,010
CascavelleBlack River2,6133.8ESE
BambousBlack River17,8184.3ENE
TamarinBlack River4,3715.3S
AlbionBlack River3,2548.6NNE
Grande Rivière NoireBlack River2,3619.2S
Gros CaillouxBlack River3,3619.9NE
Beau Bassin-Rose HillPlaines Wilhems111,35511.0ENE
Quatre BornesPlaines Wilhems77,30811.3E
VacoasPlaines Wilhems115,28911.3ESE
Petite RivièreBlack River5,33112.0NE

🏆 Black River City Rankings

How does Flic en Flac 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 Flic en Flac 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
37 km (23 mi) from Flic en Flac
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
Flic en Flac ranks #9 of 11 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Flic en Flac? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Flic en Flac Sits on the Map

Flic en Flac sits inside Black River, Mauritius and ranks #9 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 Flic en Flac 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 Flic en Flac 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 Flic en Flac and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Flic en Flac against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Black River city rankings

🌎 Beyond Flic en Flac: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Flic en Flac

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Flic en Flac MapView the Flic en Flac map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Flic en Flac 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 Flic en Flac

Which cities are closest to Flic en Flac?

See the Cities Near To Flic en Flac 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 Flic en Flac to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Flic en Flac. 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 Flic en Flac compare in size to the cities near it?

Flic en Flac ranks #9 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 Flic en Flac?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Flic en Flac is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), about 37 km (23 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.