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Black River, Mauritius – Mauritius Flag

Current Date And Time In Black River, Mauritius

Sunday, 28 June 2026
00:07:20 MUT
National Capital: Port Louis
Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (MUT)
Area: 259.00 km²
State Code: BL

States Near To Black River


Find states and regions closest to Black River in Mauritius 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 Mauritius 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 Mauritius

📍 Black River 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 Black River from our regional database:

Capital City
Total Population
Land Area259 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude-20.3708° N
Center Longitude57.3949° E
Average Elevation77 m (253 ft)
UTC Time Zone+04:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Plaines Wilhems Plaines Wilhems7 mi12 km6 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Savanne Savanne9 mi15 km8 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Moka Moka15 mi24 km13 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Port Louis Port Louis16 mi26 km14 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Grand Port Grand Port18 mi28 km15 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Pamplemousses Pamplemousses22 mi35 km19 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Flacq Flacq23 mi37 km20 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Rivière du Rempart Rivière du Rempart28 mi44 km24 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Reunion Reunion131 mi210 km113 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Cargados Carajos Cargados Carajos284 mi458 km247 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

Countries Near To Black River


Explore countries nearest to Black River by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Black River 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 Reunion Reunion141 mi226 km122 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Madagascar Madagascar704 mi1,133 km611 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Mayotte Mayotte970 mi1,561 km842 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Seychelles Seychelles1,091 mi1,756 km948 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros1,118 mi1,800 km971 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Black River (You)Mauritius259
Plaines WilhemsMauritius203
SavanneMauritius245
MokaMauritius231
Port LouisMauritius44
Grand PortMauritius260
PamplemoussesMauritius179
FlacqMauritius298
Rivière du RempartMauritius148
ReunionReunion859,9592,511342.54
RodriguesMauritius109

🏆 Mauritius State Rankings

How does Black River rank within Mauritius? 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 Black River appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 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 – Black River, Mauritius

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Black River 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 Mauritius — see Mauritius state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Black River

This page also lists countries nearest to Black River by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Mauritius 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 Black River 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 Black River.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Black River

How is the distance from Black River 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 Black River map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Black River mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Black River 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 Black River in Mauritius?

See the States Near To Black River 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 Black River below the states table, or compare all Mauritius states by area, population and density.

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

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