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Itasy, Madagascar – Madagascar Flag

Current Date And Time In Itasy, Madagascar

Saturday, 27 June 2026
23:53:38 EAT
Capital: Miarinarivo
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 968,304
Area: 6,993.00 km²
State Code: FI

States Near To Itasy


Find states and regions closest to Itasy 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

📍 Itasy 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 Itasy from our regional database:

Capital CityMiarinarivo
Total Population968,304
Land Area6,993 km²
Population Density121.90 / km²
Center Latitude-21.3206° N
Center Longitude47.9218° E
Average Elevation57 m (186 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Vakinankaratra Vakinankaratranan minan kmnan nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Vatovavy Region Vatovavy Regionnan minan kmnan nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Fitovinany Region Fitovinany Regionnan minan kmnan nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Amoron'i Mania Amoron'i Mania69 mi111 km60 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Upper Matsiatra Upper Matsiatra86 mi138 km75 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Atsimo-Atsinanana Atsimo-Atsinanana104 mi167 km90 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Boeny Boeny121 mi194 km105 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ihorombe Ihorombe137 mi220 km119 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Melaky Melaky141 mi227 km122 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Sofia Sofia148 mi238 km128 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Itasy


Explore countries nearest to Itasy by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Itasy 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 Mayotte Mayotte426 mi685 km370 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros545 mi878 km474 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Reunion Reunion586 mi943 km509 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Mauritius Mauritius704 mi1,133 km611 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique742 mi1,194 km644 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Itasy (You)Madagascar968,3046,993121.90
VakinankaratraMadagascar1,735,06316,599200.60
Amoron'i ManiaMadagascar1,007,56816,14162.40
Upper MatsiatraMadagascar21,080
Atsimo-AtsinananaMadagascar18,863
BoenyMadagascar2,506,09931,046151.00
IhorombeMadagascar26,391
MelakyMadagascar1,240,54538,85265.80
SofiaMadagascar505,62950,10019.20
BetsibokaMadagascar1,793,68230,02581.80
AtsinananaMadagascar21,934

🏆 Madagascar State Rankings

How does Itasy 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 Itasy appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Analamanga5,225,634
Boeny2,506,099
Bongolava2,173,910
Analanjirofo1,812,679
Betsiboka1,793,682
Vakinankaratra1,735,063
Alaotra Mangoro1,392,489
Diana1,356,748
Alaotra Mangoro1,255,514
Melaky1,240,545

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Atsimo-Andrefana66,236
Sofia50,100
Menabe46,121
Melaky38,852
Alaotra Mangoro31,948
Alaotra Mangoro31,948
Boeny31,046
Betsiboka30,025
Ihorombe26,391
Anosy25,731

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Analamanga298.80
Vakinankaratra200.60
Boeny151.00
Itasy ⭐121.90
Betsiboka81.80
Melaky65.80
Alaotra Mangoro63.50
Amoron'i Mania62.40
Androy56.50
Diana53.20
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 – Itasy, Madagascar

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Itasy 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 Madagascar — see Madagascar state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Itasy

This page also lists countries nearest to Itasy 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Itasy 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 Itasy.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Itasy 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Itasy

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

What does the compass direction from Itasy mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Itasy 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 Itasy in Madagascar?

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

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

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.