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Southern Region, Malawi – Malawi Flag

Current Date And Time In Southern Region, Malawi

Sunday, 12 July 2026
11:22:18 CAT
Capital: Blantyre
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Area: 31,753.00 km²
State Code: S

States Near To Southern Region


Find states and regions closest to Southern 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

📍 Southern Region 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 Southern Region from our regional database:

Capital CityBlantyre
Total Population
Land Area31,753 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude-15.4201° N
Center Longitude35.0388° E
Average Elevation507 m (1,663 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Tete Tete107 mi173 km93 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Zambezia Province Zambezia Province131 mi211 km114 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Central Region Central Region146 mi236 km127 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Niassa Province Niassa Province210 mi339 km183 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Manica Manica218 mi350 km189 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province232 mi374 km202 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Sofala Sofala262 mi421 km227 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Mashonaland Central Mashonaland Central279 mi449 km242 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Nampula Nampula283 mi455 km245 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Manicaland Manicaland307 mi494 km267 nm
Southwest (SW)

Countries Near To Southern Region


Explore countries nearest to Southern Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Southern Region supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

Quick Links: Malawi Info | Countries Near Malawi | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique383 mi616 km332 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Zambia Zambia434 mi699 km377 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Tanzania Tanzania477 mi768 km415 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe524 mi844 km455 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros619 mi997 km538 nm
East (E)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Southern Region (You)Malawi31,753
TeteMozambique2,648,94198,41711.26
Zambezia ProvinceMozambique5,110,787103,47826.63
Central RegionMalawi35,592
Niassa ProvinceMozambique1,810,794122,8278.41
ManicaMozambique213,20662,2721.49
Eastern ProvinceZambia2,069,00051,47629.94
SofalaMozambique2,259,24868,01814.66
Mashonaland CentralZimbabwe1,389,00028,34749.00
NampulaMozambique5,758,92079,01033.01
ManicalandZimbabwe2,075,00036,45956.91

🏆 Malawi State Rankings

How does Southern 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 Southern Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Central Region35,592
Southern Region ⭐31,753
Northern Region26,931

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
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 – Southern Region, Malawi

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Southern Region is a state or region within Malawi in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Southern 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.

📏 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 Southern Region to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Southern Region 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 Malawi — see Malawi state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Southern Region

This page also lists countries nearest to Southern 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Southern 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 Southern Region.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Southern 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Southern Region

How is the distance from Southern Region 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 Southern Region map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Southern Region mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Southern 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.

Which states are closest to Southern Region in Malawi?

See the States Near To Southern 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 Southern Region below the states table, or compare all Malawi states by area, population and density.

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

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.