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Fransfontein, Kunene Region, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Fransfontein, Namibia

Friday, 14 August 2026
08:09:24 CAT
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 655

📍 Cities Near To Fransfontein


Find cities, states and countries closest to Fransfontein in Kunene Region, Namibia 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 Fransfontein.

📍 Fransfontein 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 Fransfontein from our regional database:

State / RegionKunene Region
Total Population655
Land Area2.45 km²
Population Density267.35 / km²
Center Latitude-20.2123° N
Center Longitude15.0147° E
Elevation1,101 m (3,612 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Kunene Region#8 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Arandis Arandis152 245 132
South (S)
National Flag Of Arandis Arandis152 245 132
South (S)
National Flag Of Aranos Aranos378 608 328
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bambi Bambi427 688 371
North (N)
National Flag Of Bentiaba Bentiaba446 718 388
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Berseba Berseba436 702 379
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bethanie Bethanie455 733 395
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bibala Bibala392 631 340
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cacimbas Cacimbas435 700 377
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cacula Cacula399 643 347
North (N)
National Flag Of Cahama Cahama275 443 239
North (N)
National Flag Of Cainde Cainde343 552 298
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Caitou Caitou416 669 361
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Caluquembe Caluquembe440 708 382
North (N)
National Flag Of Camucuio Camucuio437 704 380
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Fransfontein


States and regions closest to Kunene Region (home state of Fransfontein), 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 Cuando Cobango Cuando Cobango382 615 332
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cunene Cunene262 421 227
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Erongo Region Erongo Region219 353 190
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Hardap Region Hardap Region411 661 357
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Huíla Huíla313 504 272
North (N)
National Flag Of Kavango West Kavango West305 491 265
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Khomas Region Khomas Region303 488 263
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Namibe Namibe313 504 272
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ohangwena Region Ohangwena Region228 366 198
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Omaheke Region Omaheke Region380 612 330
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Fransfontein


Countries bordering or closest to Namibia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Fransfontein'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 Angola Angola813 1,309 706
North (N)
National Flag Of Botswana Botswana397 639 345
East (E)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi1,554 2,501 1,350
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo1,325 2,133 1,151
North (N)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini850 1,368 738
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Lesotho Lesotho758 1,220 658
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi1,234 1,986 1,072
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique1,139 1,833 989
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of South Africa South Africa592 953 514
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Tanzania Tanzania1,582 2,547 1,374
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Fransfontein. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kunene Region, Namibia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Fransfontein (You)Kunene Region655
KhorixasKunene Region12,02119.1SSW
KamanjabKunene Region2,12767.3NNW
UisErongo Region1,771112.9S
OutjoKunene Region10,009119.5E
OkombaheErongo Region1,295132.8SSE
KalkfeldOtjozondjupa Region1,656143.6ESE
OmaruruErongo Region11,547165.9SE
OtjiwarongoOtjozondjupa Region33,481172.5E
SesfonteinKunene Region1,088189.7NW
UsakosErongo Region9,147207.6SSE

🏆 Kunene Region City Rankings

How does Fransfontein rank within Kunene Region? 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 Fransfontein appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Khorixas12,021
Outjo10,009
Opuwo9,075
Ruacana3,537
Kamanjab2,127
Sesfontein1,088
Okanguati856
Fransfontein ⭐655

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Fransfontein ⭐2.45

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Fransfontein ⭐267.35
✈️ Nearest Airport
Twyfelfontein Airport
78 km (48 mi) from Fransfontein
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 Kunene Region Cities
Fransfontein ranks #8 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Fransfontein Sits on the Map

Fransfontein sits inside Kunene Region, Namibia and ranks #8 of 8 cities in Kunene Region 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 Fransfontein 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 Fransfontein 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 Fransfontein and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Fransfontein against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kunene Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Fransfontein: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Fransfontein

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Fransfontein

Which cities are closest to Fransfontein?

See the Cities Near To Fransfontein 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 Kunene Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Fransfontein to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Fransfontein. 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 Kunene Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Fransfontein ranks #8 of 8 cities in Kunene Region 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 Fransfontein?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Fransfontein is Twyfelfontein Airport, about 78 km (48 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.