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South-West, Cameroon – Cameroon Flag

Current Date And Time In South-West, Cameroon

Sunday, 28 June 2026
03:38:43 WAT
Capital: Buea
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Area: 25,410.00 km²
State Code: SW

States Near To South-West


Find states and regions closest to South-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

📍 South-West 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 South-West from our regional database:

Capital CityBuea
Total Population
Land Area25,410 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude5.1573° N
Center Longitude9.3673° E
Average Elevation365 m (1,198 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Cross River State Cross River State72 mi116 km63 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Littoral Littoral84 mi135 km73 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of West West101 mi162 km88 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Akwa Ibom State Akwa Ibom State106 mi170 km92 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Bioko Norte Bioko Norte111 mi178 km96 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ebonyi State Ebonyi State116 mi187 km101 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of North-West North-West117 mi188 km102 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bayelsa State Bayelsa State120 mi194 km105 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Abia State Abia State128 mi207 km111 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Bioko Sur Bioko Sur131 mi210 km113 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

Countries Near To South-West


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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
South-West (You)Cameroon25,410
Cross River StateNigeria4,500,00020,156223.30
LittoralCameroon20,248
WestCameroon13,892
Akwa Ibom StateNigeria6,800,0007,081960.20
Bioko NorteEquatorial Guinea334,463776431.08
Ebonyi StateNigeria5,533
North-WestCameroon17,300
Bayelsa StateNigeria3,500,00021,110617.30
Abia StateNigeria5,000,0006,320791.10
Bioko SurEquatorial Guinea41,6381,24133.55

🏆 Cameroon State Rankings

How does South-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 South-West appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
East109,002
Centre68,953
North66,090
Adamaoua63,701
South47,191
Far North34,263
South-West ⭐25,410
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 – South-West, Cameroon

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

South-West is a state or region within Cameroon in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to South-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.

📏 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 South-West to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from South-West 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 South-West

This page also lists countries nearest to South-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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from South-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 South-West.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from South-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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of South-West

How is the distance from South-West 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 South-West map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from South-West mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from South-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.

Which states are closest to South-West in Cameroon?

See the States Near To South-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 South-West 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.