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Nouakchott South, Mauritania – Mauritania Flag

Current Date And Time In Nouakchott South, Mauritania

Sunday, 28 June 2026
07:56:29 GMT
Capital: Arafat
Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 341.80 km²

States Near To Nouakchott South


Find states and regions closest to Nouakchott South in Mauritania 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 Mauritania 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 Mauritania

📍 Nouakchott South 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 Nouakchott South from our regional database:

Capital CityArafat
Total Population
Land Area342 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude17.9709° N
Center Longitude-15.9465° E
Average Elevation-1 m (-3 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Nouakchott North Nouakchott North10 mi17 km9 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Nouakchott West Nouakchott West22 mi36 km19 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Trarza Trarza85 mi137 km74 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Inchiri Inchiri129 mi208 km112 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Saint-Louis Saint-Louis139 mi224 km121 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Louga Louga164 mi264 km142 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Brakna Brakna175 mi281 km152 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Dakhlet Nouadhibou Dakhlet Nouadhibou177 mi285 km154 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Diourbel Region Diourbel Region223 mi359 km194 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Thies Thies229 mi369 km199 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

Countries Near To Nouakchott South


Explore countries nearest to Nouakchott South by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Nouakchott South 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 Western Sahara Western Sahara254 mi409 km221 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Senegal Senegal506 mi814 km439 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mali Mali511 mi823 km444 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gambia Gambia597 mi960 km518 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau695 mi1,119 km604 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Nouakchott South (You)Mauritania342
TrarzaMauritania65,764
InchiriMauritania31,582
Saint-LouisSenegal19,034
LougaSenegal24,847
BraknaMauritania33,329
Dakhlet NouadhibouMauritania37,793
Diourbel RegionSenegal4,789
ThiesSenegal6,601
MatamSenegal29,616
GorgolMauritania13,600

🏆 Mauritania State Rankings

How does Nouakchott South rank within Mauritania? 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 Nouakchott South appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Tiris Zemmour252,900
Adrar222,107
Hodh Ech Chargi182,267
Tagant98,186
Trarza65,764
Hodh El Gharbi50,248
Dakhlet Nouadhibou37,793
Assaba35,984
Brakna33,329
Inchiri31,582

🏙 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 – Nouakchott South, Mauritania

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Nouakchott South 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 Mauritania — see Mauritania state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Nouakchott South

This page also lists countries nearest to Nouakchott South by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Mauritania 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 Nouakchott South 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 Nouakchott South.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Nouakchott South to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Mauritania. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Nouakchott South

How is the distance from Nouakchott South 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 Nouakchott South map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Nouakchott South mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Nouakchott South 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 Nouakchott South in Mauritania?

See the States Near To Nouakchott South 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 Nouakchott South below the states table, or compare all Mauritania states by area, population and density.

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

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 Mauritania state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.