Current Date And Time In West, Cameroon
Saturday, 27 June 2026
22:06:38 WAT
Capital: Bafoussam
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Area: 13,892.00 km²
State Code: OU
Find states and regions closest to 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 West from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| North-West | 74 mi | 119 km | 64 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Centre | 85 mi | 137 km | 74 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| South-West | 101 mi | 162 km | 88 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Littoral | 102 mi | 165 km | 89 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Cross River State | 154 mi | 248 km | 134 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Adamaoua | 171 mi | 274 km | 148 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Taraba State | 175 mi | 282 km | 152 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Bioko Norte | 186 mi | 300 km | 162 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Benue State | 192 mi | 308 km | 166 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Ebonyi State | 194 mi | 313 km | 169 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to West by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from 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) | ⬆ |
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| 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 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West (You) | Cameroon | — | 13,892 | — |
| North-West | Cameroon | — | 17,300 | — |
| Centre | Cameroon | — | 68,953 | — |
| South-West | Cameroon | — | 25,410 | — |
| Littoral | Cameroon | — | 20,248 | — |
| Cross River State | Nigeria | 4,500,000 | 20,156 | 223.30 |
| Adamaoua | Cameroon | — | 63,701 | — |
| Taraba State | Nigeria | 4,000,000 | 54,473 | 73.40 |
| Bioko Norte | Equatorial Guinea | 334,463 | 776 | 431.08 |
| Benue State | Nigeria | 7,500,000 | 34,059 | 243.50 |
| Ebonyi State | Nigeria | — | 5,533 | — |
How does 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 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 |
| State | Density/km² |
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West is a state or region within Cameroon in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to 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 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 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 West.
Knowing the distance from 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 West map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from 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 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 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.