Current Date And Time In North-West, Cameroon
Saturday, 27 June 2026
21:54:54 WAT
Capital: Bamenda
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Area: 17,300.00 km²
State Code: NW
Find states and regions closest to North-West 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
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 North-West from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| West | 74 mi | 119 km | 64 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Taraba State | 108 mi | 174 km | 94 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| South-West | 117 mi | 188 km | 102 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Benue State | 131 mi | 211 km | 114 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Cross River State | 133 mi | 214 km | 116 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Centre | 154 mi | 248 km | 134 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Littoral | 161 mi | 259 km | 140 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Ebonyi State | 163 mi | 262 km | 141 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Adamaoua | 165 mi | 266 km | 144 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Bayelsa State | 167 mi | 269 km | 145 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to North-West by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from North-West supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Nigeria | 278 mi | 447 km | 241 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Equatorial Guinea | 420 mi | 677 km | 365 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Gabon | 567 mi | 913 km | 492 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Republic Of The Congo | 577 mi | 928 km | 501 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Central African Republic | 591 mi | 951 km | 513 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to North-West. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| North-West (You) | Cameroon | — | 17,300 | — |
| West | Cameroon | — | 13,892 | — |
| Taraba State | Nigeria | 4,000,000 | 54,473 | 73.40 |
| South-West | Cameroon | — | 25,410 | — |
| Benue State | Nigeria | 7,500,000 | 34,059 | 243.50 |
| Cross River State | Nigeria | 4,500,000 | 20,156 | 223.30 |
| Centre | Cameroon | — | 68,953 | — |
| Littoral | Cameroon | — | 20,248 | — |
| Ebonyi State | Nigeria | — | 5,533 | — |
| Adamaoua | Cameroon | — | 63,701 | — |
| Bayelsa State | Nigeria | 3,500,000 | 21,110 | 617.30 |
How does North-West 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 North-West appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| East | 109,002 |
| Centre | 68,953 |
| North | 66,090 |
| Adamaoua | 63,701 |
| South | 47,191 |
| Far North | 34,263 |
| South-West | 25,410 |
| Littoral | 20,248 |
| North-West ⭐ | 17,300 |
| West | 13,892 |
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North-West is a state or region within Cameroon in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to North-West 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to North-West 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from North-West 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 North-West.
Knowing the distance from North-West 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.
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 North-West map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from North-West 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.
See the States Near To North-West 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 North-West below the states table, or compare all Cameroon states by area, population and density.
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.