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Gamboma, Plateaux, Republic Of The Congo – Republic Of The Congo Flag

Current Date And Time In Gamboma, Republic Of The Congo

Saturday, 25 July 2026
22:22:57 WAT
State: Plateaux
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 26,718

📍 Cities Near To Gamboma


Find cities, states and countries closest to Gamboma in Plateaux, Republic Of The Congo 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 Gamboma.

📍 Gamboma 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 Gamboma from our regional database:

State / RegionPlateaux
Total Population26,718
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-1.8764° N
Center Longitude15.8644° E
Elevation356 m (1,168 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Plateaux#1 of 5
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abala Abala106 171 92
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bandundu Province Bandundu Province144 232 125
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Boko Boko101 162 87
North (N)
National Flag Of Bolobo Bolobo32 52 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Boundji Boundji68 110 59
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Djambala Djambala90 144 78
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ewo Ewo100 161 87
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ewo Ewo100 161 87
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Lékana Lékana93 149 80
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Loukoléla Loukoléla104 167 90
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Lukolela Lukolela107 172 93
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mossaka Mossaka79 127 69
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mushie Mushie107 173 93
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ngabé Ngabé95 153 82
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ngo Ngo43 69 37
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Gamboma


States and regions closest to Plateaux (home state of Gamboma), 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 Bas-Congo Bas-Congo291 468 253
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bouenza Bouenza183 294 159
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Brazzaville Brazzaville153 246 133
South (S)
National Flag Of Cabinda Cabinda328 528 285
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cuvette Cuvette133 215 116
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cuvette-Ouest Cuvette-Ouest166 267 144
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Équateur Équateur297 478 258
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Haut-Ogooué Haut-Ogooué111 178 96
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kinshasa Kinshasa155 249 134
South (S)
National Flag Of Kouilou Kouilou282 454 245
West-southwest (WSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Gamboma


Countries bordering or closest to Republic Of The Congo, with aerial distance and compass direction from Gamboma'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 Angola771 1,241 670
South (S)
National Flag Of Benin Benin1,139 1,834 989
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi997 1,604 866
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon577 928 501
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic589 949 512
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo487 783 423
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea405 652 352
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon294 473 255
West (W)
National Flag Of Nigeria Nigeria810 1,303 703
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda977 1,573 849
East (E)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Gamboma. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Plateaux, Republic Of The Congo.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Gamboma (You)Plateaux26,718
BoloboMai-Ndombe47,03251.5SE
OlomboPlateaux7,82168.1N
NgoPlateaux14,60669.0S
TchikapikaCuvette1,30676.6NNE
YumbiÉquateur77.8E
OyoCuvette20,63080.0N
BoundjiCuvette10,224110.0NNW
MossakaCuvette21,809127.0NE
DjambalaPlateaux15,372144.1WSW
LékanaPlateaux5,828149.1WSW

🏆 Plateaux City Rankings

How does Gamboma rank within Plateaux? 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 Gamboma appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Gamboma ⭐26,718
Djambala15,372
Ngo14,606
Olombo7,821
Lékana5,828

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Bandundu Airport
IATA: FDU
232 km (144 mi) from Gamboma
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 Plateaux Cities
Gamboma ranks #1 of 5 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Gamboma Sits on the Map

Gamboma sits inside Plateaux, Republic Of The Congo and ranks #1 of 5 cities in Plateaux 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 Gamboma 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 Gamboma 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 Gamboma and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Gamboma against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Plateaux city rankings

🌎 Beyond Gamboma: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Gamboma

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Gamboma

Which cities are closest to Gamboma?

See the Cities Near To Gamboma 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 Plateaux by population and density.

How is the distance from Gamboma to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Gamboma ranks #1 of 5 cities in Plateaux 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 Gamboma?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Gamboma is Bandundu Airport (FDU), about 232 km (144 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.