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Taita Taveta, Kenya – Kenya Flag

Current Date And Time In Taita Taveta, Kenya

Sunday, 12 July 2026
10:25:59 EAT
National Capital: Nairobi
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Area: 17,083.90 km²

States Near To Taita Taveta


Find states and regions closest to Taita Taveta 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

📍 Taita Taveta 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 Taita Taveta from our regional database:

Capital City
Total Population
Land Area17,084 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude-3.3161° N
Center Longitude38.485° E
Average Elevation796 m (2,612 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro73 mi118 km64 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Makueni County Makueni County84 mi135 km73 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kwale County Kwale County90 mi145 km78 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kilifi County Kilifi County94 mi152 km82 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mombasa County Mombasa County96 mi155 km84 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kitui County Kitui County113 mi183 km98 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Arusha Arusha124 mi200 km108 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Manyara Manyara126 mi203 km110 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Tanga Tanga129 mi207 km112 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Tana River County Tana River County140 mi226 km122 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Taita Taveta


Explore countries nearest to Taita Taveta by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Taita Taveta 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 Uganda Uganda400 mi643 km347 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Tanzania Tanzania485 mi781 km421 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda570 mi918 km495 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi598 mi963 km519 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia658 mi1,059 km571 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Taita Taveta. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Taita Taveta (You)Kenya17,084
KilimanjaroTanzania1,640,08713,25049.84
Makueni CountyKenya1,100,0008,009137.40
Kwale CountyKenya900,0008,270108.80
Kilifi CountyKenya1,600,00012,246130.60
Mombasa CountyKenya1,480,0002306,443.00
Kitui CountyKenya1,300,00024,38542.60
ArushaTanzania1,694,31034,52620.85
ManyaraTanzania1,148,07044,52211.87
TangaTanzania2,045,20526,67739.46
Tana River CountyKenya380,00035,37610.70

🏆 Kenya State Rankings

How does Taita Taveta 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 Taita Taveta appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Nairobi County5,200,000
Kiambu County2,700,000
Nakuru County2,500,000
Kakamega County2,000,000
Bungoma County1,800,000
Meru County1,650,000
Kilifi County1,600,000
Machakos County1,550,000
Mombasa County1,480,000
Kisii County1,400,000

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – Taita Taveta, Kenya

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Taita Taveta is a state or region within Kenya in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Taita Taveta 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 Taita Taveta to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Taita Taveta 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 Kenya — see Kenya state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Taita Taveta

This page also lists countries nearest to Taita Taveta 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Taita Taveta 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 Taita Taveta.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Taita Taveta 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Taita Taveta MapView the Taita Taveta satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Taita TavetaExplore all cities and towns in Taita Taveta for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Kenya Country DataGet complete Kenya data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Taita Taveta

How is the distance from Taita Taveta 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 Taita Taveta map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Taita Taveta mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Taita Taveta 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 Taita Taveta in Kenya?

See the States Near To Taita Taveta 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 Taita Taveta below the states table, or compare all Kenya states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Kenya?

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.