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Rivière du Poste, Savanne, Mauritius – Mauritius Flag

Current Date And Time In Rivière du Poste, Mauritius

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:49:53 MUT
State: Savanne
Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (MUT)
Population: 2,170

📍 Cities Near To Rivière du Poste


Find cities, states and countries closest to Rivière du Poste in Savanne, 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 Rivière du Poste.

📍 Rivière du Poste 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 Rivière du Poste from our regional database:

State / RegionSavanne
Total Population2,170
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-20.4242° N
Center Longitude57.5669° E
Elevation320 m (1,050 ft)
UTC Time Zone+04:00
Population Rank in Savanne#9 of 10
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bananes Bananes6 9 5
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bénarès Bénarès5 8 4
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bois Chéri Bois Chéri2 4 2
West (W)
National Flag Of Britannia Britannia2 3 2
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Camp Diable Camp Diable3 4 2
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cluny Cluny5 7 4
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Grand Bois Grand Bois2 2 1
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of L’Escalier L’Escalier4 7 4
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Midlands Midlands6 10 5
North (N)
National Flag Of New Grove New Grove3 5 3
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Nouvelle France Nouvelle France4 6 3
North (N)
National Flag Of Rivière des Anguilles Rivière des Anguilles5 8 4
South (S)
National Flag Of Rose Belle Rose Belle3 4 2
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Saint Aubin Saint Aubin5 8 4
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Saint Hubert Saint Hubert6 10 5
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Rivière du Poste


States and regions closest to Savanne (home state of Rivière du Poste), 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 Black River Black River9 15 8
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cargados Carajos Cargados Carajos288 463 250
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Flacq Flacq23 36 20
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Grand Port Grand Port13 21 11
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Moka Moka17 28 15
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Pamplemousses Pamplemousses26 42 23
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Plaines Wilhems Plaines Wilhems12 19 10
North (N)
National Flag Of Port Louis Port Louis22 35 19
North (N)
National Flag Of Reunion Reunion133 215 116
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Rivière du Rempart Rivière du Rempart31 50 27
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Rivière du Poste


Countries bordering or closest to Mauritius, with aerial distance and compass direction from Rivière du Poste'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 Rivière du Poste. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Savanne, Mauritius.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Rivière du Poste (You)Savanne2,170
Grand BoisSavanne7,8042.4WNW
BritanniaSavanne3.1SSW
Bois ChériSavanne3.6W
Rose BelleGrand Port12,6194.1NE
Camp DiableSavanne5,0824.5SSE
New GroveGrand Port11,0235.2ENE
Nouvelle FranceGrand Port7,2386.0N
L’EscalierGrand Port7,8996.9SE
ClunyGrand Port1,6297.4NNE
Rivière des AnguillesSavanne9,9277.7S

🏆 Savanne City Rankings

How does Rivière du Poste rank within Savanne? 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 Rivière du Poste 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
12 km (8 mi) from Rivière du Poste
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 Savanne Cities
Rivière du Poste ranks #9 of 10 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Rivière du Poste? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Rivière du Poste Sits on the Map

Rivière du Poste sits inside Savanne, Mauritius and ranks #9 of 10 cities in Savanne 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 Rivière du Poste 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 Rivière du Poste 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 Rivière du Poste and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Rivière du Poste against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Savanne city rankings

🌎 Beyond Rivière du Poste: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Rivière du Poste

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Rivière du Poste?

See the Cities Near To Rivière du Poste 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 Savanne by population and density.

How is the distance from Rivière du Poste to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Rivière du Poste. 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 Savanne city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Rivière du Poste compare in size to the cities near it?

Rivière du Poste ranks #9 of 10 cities in Savanne 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 Rivière du Poste?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Rivière du Poste is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), about 12 km (8 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.