
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
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:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Nouakchott North | 10 mi | 17 km | 9 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Nouakchott West | 22 mi | 36 km | 19 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Trarza | 85 mi | 137 km | 74 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Inchiri | 129 mi | 208 km | 112 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Saint-Louis | 139 mi | 224 km | 121 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Louga | 164 mi | 264 km | 142 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Brakna | 175 mi | 281 km | 152 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Dakhlet Nouadhibou | 177 mi | 285 km | 154 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Diourbel Region | 223 mi | 359 km | 194 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Thies | 229 mi | 369 km | 199 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Western Sahara | 254 mi | 409 km | 221 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Senegal | 506 mi | 814 km | 439 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Mali | 511 mi | 823 km | 444 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Gambia | 597 mi | 960 km | 518 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Guinea-Bissau | 695 mi | 1,119 km | 604 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Nouakchott South (You) | Mauritania | — | 342 | — |
| Trarza | Mauritania | — | 65,764 | — |
| Inchiri | Mauritania | — | 31,582 | — |
| Saint-Louis | Senegal | — | 19,034 | — |
| Louga | Senegal | — | 24,847 | — |
| Brakna | Mauritania | — | 33,329 | — |
| Dakhlet Nouadhibou | Mauritania | — | 37,793 | — |
| Diourbel Region | Senegal | — | 4,789 | — |
| Thies | Senegal | — | 6,601 | — |
| Matam | Senegal | — | 29,616 | — |
| Gorgol | Mauritania | — | 13,600 | — |
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 ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Tiris Zemmour | 252,900 |
| Adrar | 222,107 |
| Hodh Ech Chargi | 182,267 |
| Tagant | 98,186 |
| Trarza | 65,764 |
| Hodh El Gharbi | 50,248 |
| Dakhlet Nouadhibou | 37,793 |
| Assaba | 35,984 |
| Brakna | 33,329 |
| Inchiri | 31,582 |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.