Current Date And Time In Kwale County, Kenya
Sunday, 12 July 2026
10:38:03 EAT
Capital: Kwale
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 900,000
Area: 8,270.30 km²
State Code: KE-05
Find states and regions closest to Kwale County in Kenya 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 Kenya 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 Kenya
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 Kwale County from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Mombasa County | 22 mi | 36 km | 20 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Pemba North | 63 mi | 101 km | 54 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Tanga | 66 mi | 107 km | 58 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Pemba South | 81 mi | 130 km | 70 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Kilifi County | 85 mi | 137 km | 74 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Taita Taveta | 90 mi | 145 km | 78 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Kilimanjaro | 114 mi | 183 km | 99 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Zanzibar North | 122 mi | 196 km | 106 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Zanzibar Urban/West | 142 mi | 229 km | 123 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Zanzibar Central/South | 144 mi | 232 km | 125 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Kwale County by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kwale County 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 | ||
| Uganda | 400 mi | 643 km | 347 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Tanzania | 485 mi | 781 km | 421 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Rwanda | 570 mi | 918 km | 495 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Burundi | 598 mi | 963 km | 519 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Ethiopia | 658 mi | 1,059 km | 571 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kwale County. 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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| Kwale County (You) | Kenya | 900,000 | 8,270 | 108.80 |
| Mombasa County | Kenya | 1,480,000 | 230 | 6,443.00 |
| Pemba North | Tanzania | 211,732 | 574 | 202.85 |
| Tanga | Tanzania | 2,045,205 | 26,677 | 39.46 |
| Pemba South | Tanzania | 195,116 | 332 | 164.49 |
| Kilifi County | Kenya | 1,600,000 | 12,246 | 130.60 |
| Taita Taveta | Kenya | — | 17,084 | — |
| Kilimanjaro | Tanzania | 1,640,087 | 13,250 | 49.84 |
| Zanzibar North | Tanzania | 187,455 | 470 | 217.59 |
| Zanzibar Urban/West | Tanzania | 593,678 | 230 | 1,316.15 |
| Zanzibar Central/South | Tanzania | 115,588 | 854 | 65.99 |
How does Kwale County rank within Kenya? 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 Kwale County appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Nairobi County | 5,200,000 |
| Kiambu County | 2,700,000 |
| Nakuru County | 2,500,000 |
| Kakamega County | 2,000,000 |
| Bungoma County | 1,800,000 |
| Meru County | 1,650,000 |
| Kilifi County | 1,600,000 |
| Machakos County | 1,550,000 |
| Mombasa County | 1,480,000 |
| Kisii County | 1,400,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Turkana County | 68,680 |
| Marsabit County | 66,923 |
| Wajir County | 55,841 |
| Garissa County | 45,720 |
| Tana River County | 35,376 |
| Mandera County | 25,798 |
| Isiolo County | 25,336 |
| Kitui County | 24,385 |
| Kajiado County | 21,293 |
| Samburu County | 20,183 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Nairobi County | 7,471.30 |
| Mombasa County | 6,443.00 |
| Vihiga County | 1,154.50 |
| Kisii County | 1,062.30 |
| Kiambu County | 1,061.60 |
| Bungoma County | 815.60 |
| Nyamira county | 778.20 |
| Kakamega County | 659.20 |
| Kisumu County | 623.20 |
| Busia County | 531.20 |
Kwale County is a state or region within Kenya in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kwale County 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 Kwale County by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Kenya 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 Kwale County 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 Kwale County.
Knowing the distance from Kwale County to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Kenya. 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 Kwale County map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Kwale County 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 Kwale County 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 Kwale County below the states table, or compare all Kenya 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 Kenya state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.