Current Date And Time In Southern Region, Malawi
Sunday, 12 July 2026
12:09:12 CAT
Capital: Blantyre
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Area: 31,753.00 km²
State Code: S
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
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:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Tete | 107 mi | 173 km | 93 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Zambezia Province | 131 mi | 211 km | 114 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Central Region | 146 mi | 236 km | 127 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Niassa Province | 210 mi | 339 km | 183 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Manica | 218 mi | 350 km | 189 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Eastern Province | 232 mi | 374 km | 202 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Sofala | 262 mi | 421 km | 227 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Mashonaland Central | 279 mi | 449 km | 242 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Nampula | 283 mi | 455 km | 245 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Manicaland | 307 mi | 494 km | 267 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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.
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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) | ⬆ |
| 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 Southern 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Region (You) | Malawi | — | 31,753 | — |
| Tete | Mozambique | 2,648,941 | 98,417 | 11.26 |
| Zambezia Province | Mozambique | 5,110,787 | 103,478 | 26.63 |
| Central Region | Malawi | — | 35,592 | — |
| Niassa Province | Mozambique | 1,810,794 | 122,827 | 8.41 |
| Manica | Mozambique | 213,206 | 62,272 | 1.49 |
| Eastern Province | Zambia | 2,069,000 | 51,476 | 29.94 |
| Sofala | Mozambique | 2,259,248 | 68,018 | 14.66 |
| Mashonaland Central | Zimbabwe | 1,389,000 | 28,347 | 49.00 |
| Nampula | Mozambique | 5,758,920 | 79,010 | 33.01 |
| Manicaland | Zimbabwe | 2,075,000 | 36,459 | 56.91 |
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 ⭐.
| 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.