Current Date And Time In Central Region, Malawi
Sunday, 12 July 2026
12:08:44 CAT
Capital: Lilongwe
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Area: 35,592.00 km²
State Code: C
Find states and regions closest to Central Region in Malawi 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 Malawi 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 Malawi
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 Central Region from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Southern Region | 146 mi | 236 km | 127 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Eastern Province | 147 mi | 236 km | 127 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Niassa Province | 172 mi | 277 km | 150 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Region | 174 mi | 280 km | 151 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Tete | 187 mi | 300 km | 162 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Muchinga | 222 mi | 356 km | 192 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Ruvuma | 240 mi | 386 km | 208 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Zambezia Province | 269 mi | 432 km | 233 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Njombe | 287 mi | 462 km | 250 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Mashonaland Central | 306 mi | 492 km | 265 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Central Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Central Region 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 | ||
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| Mozambique | 383 mi | 616 km | 332 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Zambia | 434 mi | 699 km | 377 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Tanzania | 477 mi | 768 km | 415 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Zimbabwe | 524 mi | 844 km | 455 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Comoros | 619 mi | 997 km | 538 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Central Region. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Region (You) | Malawi | — | 35,592 | — |
| Southern Region | Malawi | — | 31,753 | — |
| Eastern Province | Zambia | 2,069,000 | 51,476 | 29.94 |
| Niassa Province | Mozambique | 1,810,794 | 122,827 | 8.41 |
| Northern Region | Malawi | — | 26,931 | — |
| Tete | Mozambique | 2,648,941 | 98,417 | 11.26 |
| Muchinga | Aland Islands | 957,000 | 87,806 | 10.90 |
| Ruvuma | Tanzania | 1,190,348 | 63,669 | 10.44 |
| Zambezia Province | Mozambique | 5,110,787 | 103,478 | 26.63 |
| Njombe | Tanzania | 702,097 | 21,347 | 17.75 |
| Mashonaland Central | Zimbabwe | 1,389,000 | 28,347 | 49.00 |
How does Central Region rank within Malawi? 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 Central Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Central Region ⭐ | 35,592 |
| Southern Region | 31,753 |
| Northern Region | 26,931 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Central Region is a state or region within Malawi in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Central Region 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 Central Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Malawi 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 Central Region 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 Central Region.
Knowing the distance from Central Region to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Malawi. 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 Central Region map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Central Region 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 Central Region 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 Central Region below the states table, or compare all Malawi 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 Malawi state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.