Current Date And Time In Bongolava, Madagascar
Sunday, 28 June 2026
02:30:58 EAT
Capital: Tsiroanomandidy
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 2,173,910
Area: 16,688.00 km²
State Code: AD
Find states and regions closest to Bongolava in Madagascar 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 Madagascar 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 Madagascar
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 Bongolava from our regional database:
| Capital City | Tsiroanomandidy |
| Total Population | 2,173,910 |
| Land Area | 16,688 km² |
| Population Density | 32.80 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -22.9531° N |
| Center Longitude | 44.096° E |
| Average Elevation | 544 m (1,784 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Atsimo-Andrefana | 37 mi | 59 km | 32 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Sofia | 123 mi | 197 km | 106 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Ihorombe | 135 mi | 218 km | 117 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Androy | 151 mi | 243 km | 131 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Anosy | 182 mi | 293 km | 158 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Menabe | 184 mi | 297 km | 160 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Melaky | 204 mi | 329 km | 177 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Upper Matsiatra | 206 mi | 332 km | 179 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Atsimo-Atsinanana | 238 mi | 383 km | 207 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Amoron'i Mania | 265 mi | 427 km | 231 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Bongolava by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Bongolava 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 | ||
| Mayotte | 426 mi | 685 km | 370 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Comoros | 545 mi | 878 km | 474 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Reunion | 586 mi | 943 km | 509 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Mauritius | 704 mi | 1,133 km | 611 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Mozambique | 742 mi | 1,194 km | 644 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Bongolava. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bongolava (You) | Madagascar | 2,173,910 | 16,688 | 32.80 |
| Atsimo-Andrefana | Madagascar | — | 66,236 | — |
| Sofia | Madagascar | 505,629 | 50,100 | 19.20 |
| Ihorombe | Madagascar | — | 26,391 | — |
| Androy | Madagascar | 1,091,497 | 21,930 | 56.50 |
| Anosy | Madagascar | 977,873 | 25,731 | 38.00 |
| Menabe | Madagascar | 846,540 | 46,121 | 18.40 |
| Melaky | Madagascar | 1,240,545 | 38,852 | 65.80 |
| Upper Matsiatra | Madagascar | — | 21,080 | — |
| Atsimo-Atsinanana | Madagascar | — | 18,863 | — |
| Amoron'i Mania | Madagascar | 1,007,568 | 16,141 | 62.40 |
How does Bongolava rank within Madagascar? 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 Bongolava appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Analamanga | 5,225,634 |
| Boeny | 2,506,099 |
| Bongolava ⭐ | 2,173,910 |
| Analanjirofo | 1,812,679 |
| Betsiboka | 1,793,682 |
| Vakinankaratra | 1,735,063 |
| Alaotra Mangoro | 1,392,489 |
| Diana | 1,356,748 |
| Alaotra Mangoro | 1,255,514 |
| Melaky | 1,240,545 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Atsimo-Andrefana | 66,236 |
| Sofia | 50,100 |
| Menabe | 46,121 |
| Melaky | 38,852 |
| Alaotra Mangoro | 31,948 |
| Alaotra Mangoro | 31,948 |
| Boeny | 31,046 |
| Betsiboka | 30,025 |
| Ihorombe | 26,391 |
| Anosy | 25,731 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Analamanga | 298.80 |
| Vakinankaratra | 200.60 |
| Boeny | 151.00 |
| Itasy | 121.90 |
| Betsiboka | 81.80 |
| Melaky | 65.80 |
| Alaotra Mangoro | 63.50 |
| Amoron'i Mania | 62.40 |
| Androy | 56.50 |
| Diana | 53.20 |
Bongolava is a state or region within Madagascar in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Bongolava 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 Bongolava by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Madagascar 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 Bongolava 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 Bongolava.
Knowing the distance from Bongolava to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Madagascar. 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 Bongolava map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Bongolava 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 Bongolava 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 Bongolava below the states table, or compare all Madagascar 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 Madagascar state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.