
Find cities, states and countries closest to Namaacha in Maputo Province, Mozambique 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 Namaacha.
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 Namaacha from our regional database:
| State / Region | Maputo Province |
| Total Population | 14,781 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -25.975° N |
| Center Longitude | 32.019° E |
| Elevation | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population Rank in Maputo Province | #6 of 11 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Boane | 20 | 32 | 17 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Emtfuntini | 31 | 50 | 27 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kamaqhekeza | 23 | 37 | 20 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Kamhlushwa | 30 | 48 | 26 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Mhlume | 13 | 21 | 11 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Moamba | 29 | 47 | 25 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Sidlamafa | 29 | 47 | 25 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Simunye | 17 | 28 | 15 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Skoonplaas | 28 | 45 | 24 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Thunzini | 18 | 29 | 16 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Tshaneni | 16 | 26 | 14 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Vuvulane | 11 | 18 | 10 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Maputo Province (home state of Namaacha), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Gaza Province | 178 | 287 | 155 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Hhohho Region | 83 | 133 | 72 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Inhambane Province | 225 | 363 | 196 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| KwaZulu-Natal | 227 | 365 | 197 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Limpopo | 220 | 354 | 191 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Lubombo Region | 94 | 151 | 81 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Manzini Region | 103 | 166 | 90 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Maputo City | 26 | 42 | 23 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Mokhotlong District | 335 | 539 | 291 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Mpumalanga | 125 | 202 | 109 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Mozambique, with aerial distance and compass direction from Namaacha's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Botswana | 746 | 1,200 | 648 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Comoros | 711 | 1,144 | 617 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Democratic Republic Of The Congo | 1,373 | 2,210 | 1,193 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Eswatini | 601 | 968 | 522 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Lesotho | 884 | 1,423 | 768 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Madagascar | 742 | 1,194 | 644 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Malawi | 383 | 616 | 332 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Mayotte | 757 | 1,218 | 657 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| South Africa | 1,139 | 1,833 | 989 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Tanzania | 851 | 1,369 | 739 | North (N) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Namaacha. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Maputo Province, Mozambique.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Namaacha (You) | Maputo Province | 14,781 | — | — |
| Vuvulane | Lubombo Region | 4,155 | 18.0 | SW |
| Mhlume | Lubombo Region | 8,652 | 21.2 | WSW |
| Tshaneni | Lubombo Region | — | 26.1 | W |
| Simunye | Lubombo Region | — | 27.9 | SSW |
| Thunzini | Lubombo Region | 1,899 | 29.2 | W |
| Boane | Maputo Province | 27,325 | 32.0 | ESE |
| Kamaqhekeza | Mpumalanga | 25,390 | 37.3 | NNW |
| Skoonplaas | Mpumalanga | 2,757 | 45.3 | WNW |
| Sidlamafa | Mpumalanga | 4,316 | 47.2 | NW |
| Moamba | Maputo Province | 14,940 | 47.2 | NNE |
How does Namaacha rank within Maputo Province? 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 Namaacha appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Matola | 1,198,988 |
| Ressano Garcia | 110,000 |
| Manhiça | 65,240 |
| Boane | 27,325 |
| Moamba | 14,940 |
| Namaacha ⭐ | 14,781 |
| Marracuene | 13,051 |
| Magude | 12,419 |
| Xinavane | 11,534 |
| Bela Vista | 3,006 |
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King Mswati III International Airport IATA: SHO 52 km (32 mi) from Namaacha |
Namaacha sits inside Maputo Province, Mozambique and ranks #6 of 11 cities in Maputo Province 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Namaacha and the countries closest to Namaacha by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Mozambique. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Namaacha, 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 Namaacha at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Maputo Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Namaacha — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Namaacha 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 Maputo Province by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Namaacha 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 Namaacha map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Namaacha 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Namaacha. 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 Maputo Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Namaacha ranks #6 of 11 cities in Maputo Province by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Namaacha is King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), about 52 km (32 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.