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Benguela, Angola – Angola Flag

Current Date And Time In Benguela, Angola

Sunday, 28 June 2026
01:51:27 WAT
Capital: Benguela
Currency: Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 2,036,662
Area: 39,826.00 km²
State Code: BGU

States Near To Benguela


Find states and regions closest to Benguela in Angola 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Angola and Africa.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Angola

📍 Benguela 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 Benguela from our regional database:

Capital CityBenguela
Total Population2,036,662
Land Area39,826 km²
Population Density29.92 / km²
Center Latitude-12.5905° N
Center Longitude13.4165° E
Average Elevation15 m (48 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Huambo Huambo158 mi254 km137 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of HuĂ­la HuĂ­la182 mi292 km158 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kwanza Sul Kwanza Sul193 mi310 km167 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Namibe Namibe200 mi321 km173 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bengo Bengo242 mi389 km210 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Cuanza Norte Cuanza Norte246 mi396 km214 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Luanda Luanda261 mi420 km227 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of BĂ­e BĂ­e287 mi461 km249 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Malanje Malanje289 mi465 km251 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cunene Cunene314 mi505 km273 nm
Southeast (SE)

Countries Near To Benguela


Explore countries nearest to Benguela by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Benguela supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo562 mi904 km488 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Zambia Zambia687 mi1,105 km596 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Republic Of The Congo Republic Of The Congo771 mi1,241 km670 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Namibia Namibia813 mi1,309 km706 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon837 mi1,347 km727 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Benguela. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Benguela (You)Angola2,036,66239,82629.92
HuamboAngola1,896,14734,27437.01
HuĂ­laAngola2,354,39879,02217.78
Kwanza SulAngola653,12155,6006.79
NamibeAngola471,61357,0915.04
BengoAngola351,57931,3716.24
Cuanza NorteAngola402,35724,11010.19
LuandaAngola6,542,94218,8261,065.24
BĂ­eAngola1,338,92370,3148.30
MalanjeAngola968,13597,6024.77
CuneneAngola965,28887,3428.00

🏆 Angola State Rankings

How does Benguela rank within Angola? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Benguela appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Luanda6,542,942
HuĂ­la2,354,398
Benguela ⭐2,036,662
Huambo1,896,147
UĂ­ge1,426,354
BĂ­e1,338,923
Malanje968,135
Cunene965,288
Luanda Norte799,950
Moxico727,594

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Cuando Cobango383,425
Moxico126,432
Luanda Norte103,760
Malanje97,602
Cunene87,342
HuĂ­la79,022
Lunda Sul77,637
BĂ­e70,314
UĂ­ge58,698
Namibe57,091

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Luanda1,065.24
Cabinda37.65
Huambo37.01
Benguela ⭐29.92
HuĂ­la17.78
UĂ­ge13.71
Cuanza Norte10.19
Zaire8.60
BĂ­e8.30
Cunene8.00
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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Benguela, Angola

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Benguela is a state or region within Angola in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Benguela is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Benguela to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Benguela to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Angola — see Angola state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Benguela

This page also lists countries nearest to Benguela by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Angola page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Benguela using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Benguela.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Benguela to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Angola. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Benguela MapView the Benguela satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in BenguelaExplore all cities and towns in Benguela for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Angola Country DataGet complete Angola data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Benguela

How is the distance from Benguela to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Benguela map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Benguela mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Benguela to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Benguela in Angola?

See the States Near To Benguela table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Benguela below the states table, or compare all Angola states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Angola?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Angola state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.