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Nimba, Liberia – Liberia Flag

Current Date And Time In Nimba, Liberia

Sunday, 12 July 2026
07:51:54 GMT
Capital: Sanniquellie
Currency: Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 11,551.00 km²
State Code: NI

States Near To Nimba


Find states and regions closest to Nimba in Liberia 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 Liberia 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 Liberia

📍 Nimba 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 Nimba from our regional database:

Capital CitySanniquellie
Total Population
Land Area11,551 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude6.8428° N
Center Longitude-8.6601° E
Average Elevation302 m (990 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bong County Bong County67 mi108 km58 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Grand Gedeh County Grand Gedeh County70 mi113 km61 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Nzérékoré Region Nzérékoré Region83 mi134 km73 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of River Cess County River Cess County86 mi138 km74 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Grand Bassa County Grand Bassa County90 mi144 km78 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Montagnes Montagnes92 mi147 km79 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Sinoe County Sinoe County93 mi149 km81 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Gbarpolu County Gbarpolu County107 mi173 km93 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Margibi County Margibi County115 mi185 km100 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Lofa County Lofa County118 mi190 km103 nm
Northwest (NW)

Countries Near To Nimba


Explore countries nearest to Nimba by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Nimba 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 Sierra Leone Sierra Leone214 mi344 km186 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Guinea Guinea244 mi392 km212 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast277 mi446 km241 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau540 mi869 km469 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana586 mi943 km509 nm
East (E)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Nimba (You)Liberia11,551
Bong CountyLiberia8,754
Grand Gedeh CountyLiberia10,484
Nzérékoré RegionGuinea1,578,03037,65818.88
River Cess CountyLiberia5,594
Grand Bassa CountyLiberia7,936
MontagnesIvory Coast31,050
Sinoe CountyLiberia104,93210,1377.25
Gbarpolu CountyLiberia9,689
Margibi CountyLiberia2,616
Lofa CountyLiberia9,978

🏆 Liberia State Rankings

How does Nimba rank within Liberia? 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 Nimba appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Sinoe County104,932

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Sinoe County7.25
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 – Nimba, Liberia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Nimba 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 Liberia — see Liberia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Nimba

This page also lists countries nearest to Nimba by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Liberia 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 Nimba 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°â€“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 Nimba.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Nimba to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Liberia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Nimba

How is the distance from Nimba 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 Nimba map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Nimba mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Nimba to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“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 Nimba in Liberia?

See the States Near To Nimba 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 Nimba below the states table, or compare all Liberia states by area, population and density.

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

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 Liberia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.