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Centre, Cameroon – Cameroon Flag

Current Date And Time In Centre, Cameroon

Sunday, 12 July 2026
00:06:22 WAT
Capital: Yaoundé
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Area: 68,953.00 km²
State Code: CE

States Near To Centre


Find states and regions closest to Centre in Cameroon 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 Cameroon 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 Cameroon

📍 Centre 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 Centre from our regional database:

Capital CityYaoundé
Total Population
Land Area68,953 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude4.6298° N
Center Longitude11.7068° E
Average Elevation595 m (1,952 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of West West85 mi137 km74 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Littoral Littoral116 mi187 km101 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of South South132 mi212 km115 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of North-West North-West154 mi248 km134 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of East East159 mi256 km138 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of South-West South-West165 mi266 km143 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Adamaoua Adamaoua175 mi282 km152 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kié-Ntem Kié-Ntem185 mi298 km161 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bioko Norte Bioko Norte212 mi341 km184 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Woleu-Ntem Woleu-Ntem217 mi349 km188 nm
South (S)

Countries Near To Centre


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

Quick Links: Cameroon Info | Countries Near Cameroon | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Nigeria Nigeria278 mi447 km241 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea420 mi677 km365 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon567 mi913 km492 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Republic Of The Congo Republic Of The Congo577 mi928 km501 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic591 mi951 km513 nm
East (E)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Centre (You)Cameroon68,953
WestCameroon13,892
LittoralCameroon20,248
SouthCameroon47,191
North-WestCameroon17,300
EastCameroon109,002
South-WestCameroon25,410
AdamaouaCameroon63,701
Kié-NtemEquatorial Guinea215,5393,94354.66
Bioko NorteEquatorial Guinea334,463776431.08
Woleu-NtemGabon178,29338,4654.63

🏆 Cameroon State Rankings

How does Centre rank within Cameroon? 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 Centre appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
East109,002
Centre ⭐68,953
North66,090
Adamaoua63,701
South47,191
Far North34,263
South-West25,410
Littoral20,248
North-West17,300
West13,892

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
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 – Centre, Cameroon

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Centre 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 Cameroon — see Cameroon state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Centre

This page also lists countries nearest to Centre by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Cameroon 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 Centre 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 Centre.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Centre

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

What does the compass direction from Centre mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Centre 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 Centre in Cameroon?

See the States Near To Centre 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 Centre below the states table, or compare all Cameroon states by area, population and density.

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

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