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Niassa Province, Mozambique – Mozambique Flag

Current Date And Time In Niassa Province, Mozambique

Sunday, 28 June 2026
10:58:42 CAT
Capital: Lichinga
Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 1,810,794
Area: 122,827.00 km²
State Code: A

States Near To Niassa Province


Find states and regions closest to Niassa Province in Mozambique 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 Mozambique 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 Mozambique

📍 Niassa Province 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 Niassa Province from our regional database:

Capital CityLichinga
Total Population1,810,794
Land Area122,827 km²
Population Density8.41 / km²
Center Latitude-12.7826° N
Center Longitude36.6094° E
Average Elevation520 m (1,705 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ruvuma Ruvuma147 mi236 km127 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Central Region Central Region172 mi277 km150 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Cabo Delgado Province Cabo Delgado Province185 mi298 km161 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Northern Region Northern Region208 mi335 km181 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Southern Region Southern Region210 mi339 km183 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Nampula Nampula241 mi388 km209 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Zambezia Province Zambezia Province261 mi420 km227 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Njombe Njombe266 mi427 km231 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lindi Lindi285 mi458 km247 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mtwara Mtwara296 mi476 km257 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Niassa Province


Explore countries nearest to Niassa Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Niassa Province 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 Malawi Malawi383 mi616 km332 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe418 mi672 km363 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini601 mi968 km522 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Zambia Zambia637 mi1,026 km553 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros711 mi1,144 km617 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Niassa Province (You)Mozambique1,810,794122,8278.41
RuvumaTanzania1,190,34863,66910.44
Central RegionMalawi35,592
Cabo Delgado ProvinceMozambique2,320,26178,77819.08
Northern RegionMalawi26,931
Southern RegionMalawi31,753
NampulaMozambique5,758,92079,01033.01
Zambezia ProvinceMozambique5,110,787103,47826.63
NjombeTanzania702,09721,34717.75
LindiTanzania864,65266,0408.04
MtwaraTanzania1,270,85416,71032.63

🏆 Mozambique State Rankings

How does Niassa Province rank within Mozambique? 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 Niassa Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Nampula5,758,920
Zambezia Province5,110,787
Tete2,648,941
Cabo Delgado Province2,320,261
Sofala2,259,248
Maputo Province2,216,460
Niassa Province ⭐1,810,794
Maputo City1,766,184
Gaza Province1,422,460
Inhambane Province1,371,712

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – Niassa Province, Mozambique

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Niassa Province 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 Mozambique — see Mozambique state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Niassa Province

This page also lists countries nearest to Niassa Province by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Mozambique 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 Niassa Province 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 Niassa Province.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Niassa Province

How is the distance from Niassa Province 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 Niassa Province map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Niassa Province mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Niassa Province 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 Niassa Province in Mozambique?

See the States Near To Niassa Province 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 Niassa Province below the states table, or compare all Mozambique states by area, population and density.

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

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