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Tarrafal, Cabo Verde – Cabo Verde Flag

Current Date And Time In Tarrafal, Cabo Verde

Saturday, 27 June 2026
21:50:21 CVT
Capital: Tarrafal
Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
Timezone: UTC -01:00 (CVT)
Area: 120.80 km²
State Code: TA

States Near To Tarrafal


Find states and regions closest to Tarrafal 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

📍 Tarrafal 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 Tarrafal from our regional database:

Capital CityTarrafal
Total Population
Land Area121 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude15.2761° N
Center Longitude-23.7484° E
Average Elevation25 m (84 ft)
UTC Time Zone-01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of São Miguel São Miguel9 mi15 km8 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Santa Catarina Santa Catarina13 mi21 km11 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of São Salvador do Mundo São Salvador do Mundo15 mi24 km13 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Santa Cruz Santa Cruz16 mi26 km14 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of São Lourenço dos Órgãos São Lourenço dos Órgãos18 mi29 km16 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of São Domingos São Domingos21 mi34 km18 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ribeira Grande de Santiago Ribeira Grande de Santiago21 mi34 km18 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Praia Praia28 mi45 km24 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Maio Maio39 mi63 km34 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Mosteiros Mosteiros42 mi68 km36 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Tarrafal


Explore countries nearest to Tarrafal by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Tarrafal 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 Tarrafal. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Tarrafal (You)Cabo Verde121
PraiaCabo Verde103
MaioCabo Verde7,58940018.96
MosteirosCabo Verde9,52014366.70
Santa Catarina do FogoCabo Verde125
BravaCabo Verde6,61926724.83
Boa VistaCabo Verde8,5546318.55
DakarSenegal550
ThiesSenegal6,601
Saint-LouisSenegal19,034
FatickSenegal7,910

🏆 Cabo Verde State Rankings

How does Tarrafal 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 Tarrafal 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 – Tarrafal, Cabo Verde

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Tarrafal 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 Tarrafal

This page also lists countries nearest to Tarrafal 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 Tarrafal 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 Tarrafal.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Tarrafal 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Tarrafal

How is the distance from Tarrafal 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 Tarrafal map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Tarrafal mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Tarrafal 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 Tarrafal in Cabo Verde?

See the States Near To Tarrafal 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 Tarrafal 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.