Current Date And Time In Sofala, Mozambique
Saturday, 27 June 2026
21:32:31 CAT
Capital: Beira
Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 2,259,248
Area: 68,018.00 km²
State Code: S
Find states and regions closest to Sofala 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
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 Sofala from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Manica | 117 mi | 189 km | 102 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Manicaland | 177 mi | 284 km | 153 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Zambezia Province | 216 mi | 347 km | 187 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Tete | 228 mi | 366 km | 198 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Mashonaland East Province | 239 mi | 385 km | 208 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Inhambane Province | 245 mi | 394 km | 212 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Masvingo Province | 254 mi | 408 km | 220 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Southern Region | 262 mi | 421 km | 227 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Harare | 267 mi | 430 km | 232 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Gaza Province | 298 mi | 479 km | 259 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Sofala by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Sofala 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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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Malawi | 383 mi | 616 km | 332 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Zimbabwe | 418 mi | 672 km | 363 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Eswatini | 601 mi | 968 km | 522 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Zambia | 637 mi | 1,026 km | 553 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Comoros | 711 mi | 1,144 km | 617 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Sofala. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofala (You) | Mozambique | 2,259,248 | 68,018 | 14.66 |
| Manica | Mozambique | 213,206 | 62,272 | 1.49 |
| Manicaland | Zimbabwe | 2,075,000 | 36,459 | 56.91 |
| Zambezia Province | Mozambique | 5,110,787 | 103,478 | 26.63 |
| Tete | Mozambique | 2,648,941 | 98,417 | 11.26 |
| Mashonaland East Province | Zimbabwe | 1,548,000 | 32,230 | 48.02 |
| Inhambane Province | Mozambique | 1,371,712 | 68,775 | 11.58 |
| Masvingo Province | Zimbabwe | 1,642,000 | 56,566 | 29.03 |
| Southern Region | Malawi | — | 31,753 | — |
| Harare | Zimbabwe | 2,192,000 | 872 | 2,283.33 |
| Gaza Province | Mozambique | 1,422,460 | 75,334 | 8.90 |
How does Sofala 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 Sofala appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Nampula | 5,758,920 |
| Zambezia Province | 5,110,787 |
| Tete | 2,648,941 |
| Cabo Delgado Province | 2,320,261 |
| Sofala ⭐ | 2,259,248 |
| Maputo Province | 2,216,460 |
| Niassa Province | 1,810,794 |
| Maputo City | 1,766,184 |
| Gaza Province | 1,422,460 |
| Inhambane Province | 1,371,712 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Niassa Province | 122,827 |
| Zambezia Province | 103,478 |
| Tete | 98,417 |
| Nampula | 79,010 |
| Cabo Delgado Province | 78,778 |
| Gaza Province | 75,334 |
| Inhambane Province | 68,775 |
| Sofala ⭐ | 68,018 |
| Manica | 62,272 |
| Maputo Province | 22,693 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Maputo City | 930.78 |
| Maputo Province | 55.62 |
| Nampula | 33.01 |
| Zambezia Province | 26.63 |
| Cabo Delgado Province | 19.08 |
| Sofala ⭐ | 14.66 |
| Inhambane Province | 11.58 |
| Tete | 11.26 |
| Gaza Province | 8.90 |
| Niassa Province | 8.41 |
Sofala is a state or region within Mozambique in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Sofala 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 Sofala 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Sofala 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 Sofala.
Knowing the distance from Sofala 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.
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 Sofala map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Sofala 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 Sofala 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 Sofala below the states table, or compare all Mozambique 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 Mozambique state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.