Current Date And Time In South Kivu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Sunday, 28 June 2026
11:25:28 WAT
Capital: Bukavu
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Area: 64,791.00 km²
State Code: SK
Find states and regions closest to South Kivu in Democratic Republic Of The Congo 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 Democratic Republic Of The Congo 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 Democratic Republic Of The Congo
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 Kivu from our regional database:
| Capital City | Bukavu |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 64,791 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -3.0117° N |
| Center Longitude | 28.2994° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,134 m (3,721 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 to +02:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Cibitoke | 57 mi | 92 km | 50 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Bubanza | 76 mi | 122 km | 66 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Bujumbura Mairie | 77 mi | 124 km | 67 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Bujumbura Rural | 82 mi | 131 km | 71 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Kayanza | 92 mi | 148 km | 80 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Muramvya | 93 mi | 149 km | 80 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Southern Province | 95 mi | 153 km | 83 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Western Province | 96 mi | 154 km | 83 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Rumonge | 103 mi | 166 km | 89 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Ngozi | 109 mi | 176 km | 95 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to South Kivu by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from South Kivu 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 | ||
| Republic Of The Congo | 487 mi | 783 km | 423 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Angola | 562 mi | 904 km | 488 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Burundi | 564 mi | 908 km | 490 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Rwanda | 578 mi | 931 km | 502 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Gabon | 735 mi | 1,183 km | 639 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to South Kivu. 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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| South Kivu (You) | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | — | 64,791 | — |
| Cibitoke | Burundi | 566,587 | 1,636 | 346.33 |
| Bubanza | Burundi | 664,102 | 1,089 | 609.83 |
| Bujumbura Mairie | Burundi | 1,092,859 | 87 | 12,707.66 |
| Bujumbura Rural | Burundi | 1,097,166 | 1,319 | 670.59 |
| Kayanza | Burundi | 735,112 | 1,233 | 596.28 |
| Muramvya | Burundi | 368,689 | 696 | 529.73 |
| Southern Province | Rwanda | 2,907,000 | 6,118 | 487.52 |
| Western Province | Rwanda | 2,684,000 | 5,882 | 456.27 |
| Rumonge | Burundi | 475,912 | 1,080 | 440.66 |
| Ngozi | Burundi | 892,990 | 1,474 | 605.71 |
How does South Kivu rank within Democratic Republic Of The Congo? 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 Kivu appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Kinshasa | 14,565,700 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Tshopo | 199,567 |
| East Kasai | 173,110 |
| Bas-Uele | 148,331 |
| Tanganyika | 134,940 |
| Tshuapa | 132,940 |
| Maniema | 132,520 |
| Haut-Katanga | 132,425 |
| Mai-Ndombe | 127,465 |
| Lualaba | 121,308 |
| Sankuru | 105,000 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Kinshasa | 1,461.69 |
South Kivu is a state or region within Democratic Republic Of The Congo in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to South Kivu 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 South Kivu by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Democratic Republic Of The Congo 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 South Kivu 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 Kivu.
Knowing the distance from South Kivu to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Democratic Republic Of The Congo. 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 South Kivu map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from South Kivu 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 South Kivu 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 Kivu below the states table, or compare all Democratic Republic Of The Congo 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 Democratic Republic Of The Congo state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.