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Grand Port, Mauritius – Mauritius Flag

Current Date And Time In Grand Port, Mauritius

Sunday, 28 June 2026
07:08:51 MUT
National Capital: Port Louis
Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (MUT)
Area: 260.30 km²
State Code: GP

States Near To Grand Port


Find states and regions closest to Grand Port 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

📍 Grand Port 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 Grand Port from our regional database:

Capital City
Total Population
Land Area260 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude-20.3852° N
Center Longitude57.6666° E
Average Elevation161 m (527 ft)
UTC Time Zone+04:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Flacq Flacq11 mi18 km10 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Moka Moka12 mi19 km10 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Plaines Wilhems Plaines Wilhems13 mi21 km11 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Savanne Savanne13 mi21 km11 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Black River Black River18 mi28 km15 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Port Louis Port Louis19 mi30 km16 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Pamplemousses Pamplemousses20 mi32 km17 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Rivière du Rempart Rivière du Rempart23 mi37 km20 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Reunion Reunion147 mi236 km127 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Cargados Carajos Cargados Carajos277 mi446 km240 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

Countries Near To Grand Port


Explore countries nearest to Grand Port by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Grand Port 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 Grand Port. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Grand Port (You)Mauritius260
FlacqMauritius298
MokaMauritius231
Plaines WilhemsMauritius203
SavanneMauritius245
Black RiverMauritius259
Port LouisMauritius44
PamplemoussesMauritius179
Rivière du RempartMauritius148
ReunionReunion859,9592,511342.54
RodriguesMauritius109

🏆 Mauritius State Rankings

How does Grand Port 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 Grand Port 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 – Grand Port, Mauritius

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Grand Port 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 Grand Port

This page also lists countries nearest to Grand Port 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 Grand Port 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 Grand Port.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Grand Port 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Grand Port

How is the distance from Grand Port 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 Grand Port map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Grand Port mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Grand Port 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 Grand Port in Mauritius?

See the States Near To Grand Port 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 Grand Port 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.