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Ribeira Grande, Cabo Verde – Cabo Verde Flag

Current Date And Time In Ribeira Grande, Cabo Verde

Sunday, 28 June 2026
05:48:33 CVT
Capital: Ponta do Sol
Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Timezone: UTC -01:00 (CVT)
State Code: RG

States Near To Ribeira Grande


Find states and regions closest to Ribeira Grande in Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde

📍 Ribeira Grande 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 Ribeira Grande from our regional database:

Capital CityPonta do Sol
Total Population
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude17.1821° N
Center Longitude-25.0659° E
Average Elevation31 m (101 ft)
UTC Time Zone-01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Paul Paul8 mi12 km7 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Porto Novo Porto Novo17 mi28 km15 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of São Vicente São Vicente25 mi41 km22 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Tarrafal de São Nicolau Tarrafal de São Nicolau64 mi102 km55 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ribeira Brava Ribeira Brava64 mi103 km56 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Boa Vista Boa Vista143 mi230 km124 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Sal Sal145 mi233 km126 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Mosteiros Mosteiros157 mi252 km136 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Tarrafal Tarrafal158 mi254 km137 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of São Filipe São Filipe162 mi261 km141 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To Ribeira Grande


Explore countries nearest to Ribeira Grande by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Ribeira Grande 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 Gambia Gambia558 mi899 km485 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Senegal Senegal589 mi948 km511 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau620 mi997 km538 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Western Sahara Western Sahara844 mi1,359 km733 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mauritania Mauritania849 mi1,367 km738 nm
East-northeast (ENE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Ribeira Grande (You)Cabo Verde
Boa VistaCabo Verde8,5546318.55
MosteirosCabo Verde9,52014366.70
TarrafalCabo Verde121
Santa Catarina do FogoCabo Verde125
BravaCabo Verde6,61926724.83
MaioCabo Verde7,58940018.96
PraiaCabo Verde103
DakarSenegal550
ThiesSenegal6,601
Saint-LouisSenegal19,034

🏆 Cabo Verde State Rankings

How does Ribeira Grande rank within Cabo Verde? 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 Ribeira Grande appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Mosteiros9,520
Boa Vista8,554
Maio7,589
Brava6,619

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Mosteiros66.70
Brava24.83
Maio18.96
Boa Vista8.55
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 – Ribeira Grande, Cabo Verde

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Ribeira Grande is a state or region within Cabo Verde in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Ribeira Grande 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 Ribeira Grande to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Ribeira Grande 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 Cabo Verde — see Cabo Verde state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Ribeira Grande

This page also lists countries nearest to Ribeira Grande by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Cabo Verde 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 Ribeira Grande 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°–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 Ribeira Grande.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Ribeira Grande

How is the distance from Ribeira Grande 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 Ribeira Grande map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Ribeira Grande mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Ribeira Grande to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–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 Ribeira Grande in Cabo Verde?

See the States Near To Ribeira Grande 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 Ribeira Grande below the states table, or compare all Cabo Verde states by area, population and density.

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

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 Cabo Verde state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.