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Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, Namibia – Namibia Flag

Current Date And Time In Katima Mulilo, Namibia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:57:06 CAT
Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 33,615

📍 Cities Near To Katima Mulilo


Find cities, states and countries closest to Katima Mulilo in Zambezi 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 Katima Mulilo.

📍 Katima Mulilo 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 Katima Mulilo from our regional database:

State / RegionZambezi Region
Total Population33,615
Land Area33.40 km²
Population Density1,006.44 / km²
Center Latitude-17.5047° N
Center Longitude24.2757° E
Elevation951 m (3,120 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Zambezi Region#1 of 4
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bukalo Bukalo22 36 19
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kachikau Kachikau48 76 41
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kasane Kasane62 99 54
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kavimba Kavimba44 71 38
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kazungula Kazungula69 111 60
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Linyanti Linyanti43 69 37
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Livingstone Livingstone106 171 92
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Pandamatenga Pandamatenga113 183 99
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Senanga Senanga117 188 101
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sesheke Sesheke2 4 2
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Victoria Falls Victoria Falls107 171 93
East-southeast (ESE)

🏳️ States Near To Katima Mulilo


States and regions closest to Zambezi Region (home state of Katima Mulilo), 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 Central Central293 472 255
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Chobe Chobe65 105 57
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of City of Francistown City of Francistown327 527 284
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ghanzi Ghanzi307 494 267
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kavango East Kavango East232 373 201
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Matabeleland North Matabeleland North241 388 209
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of North-East North-East312 502 271
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of North-West North-West157 253 136
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Southern Province Southern Province173 278 150
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Sowa Town Sowa Town241 387 209
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Katima Mulilo


Countries bordering or closest to Namibia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Katima Mulilo'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 Katima Mulilo. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Zambezi Region, Namibia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Katima Mulilo (You)Zambezi Region33,615
SeshekeWestern Province29,9223.9NE
BukaloZambezi Region71135.9SE
LinyantiZambezi Region1,06168.9SSW
KavimbaChobe56671.3SSE
KachikauChobe96176.5SSE
KasaneChobe9,14399.4ESE
KazungulaSouthern Province12,095110.6ESE
LivingstoneSouthern Province178,361171.4ESE
Victoria FallsMatabeleland North35,215171.4ESE
PandamatengaNorth-West1,685182.6SE

🏆 Zambezi Region City Rankings

How does Katima Mulilo rank within Zambezi 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 Katima Mulilo appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Katima Mulilo ⭐33,615
Bagani2,000
Linyanti1,061
Bukalo711

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Katima Mulilo ⭐33.40

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Katima Mulilo ⭐1,006.44
✈️ Nearest Airport
Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA: MPA
18 km (11 mi) from Katima Mulilo
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 Zambezi Region Cities
Katima Mulilo ranks #1 of 4 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Katima Mulilo Sits on the Map

Katima Mulilo sits inside Zambezi Region, Namibia and ranks #1 of 4 cities in Zambezi 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 Katima Mulilo 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 Katima Mulilo 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 Katima Mulilo and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Katima Mulilo against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Zambezi Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Katima Mulilo: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Katima Mulilo and the countries closest to Katima Mulilo 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 Katima Mulilo, 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 Katima Mulilo at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Katima Mulilo

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Katima Mulilo MapView the Katima Mulilo map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Katima Mulilo Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Zambezi Region OverviewExplore the Zambezi 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 Katima Mulilo

Which cities are closest to Katima Mulilo?

See the Cities Near To Katima Mulilo 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 Zambezi Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Katima Mulilo to nearby places calculated?

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

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

How does Katima Mulilo compare in size to the cities near it?

Katima Mulilo ranks #1 of 4 cities in Zambezi 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 Katima Mulilo?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Katima Mulilo is Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA), about 18 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.