Current Date And Time In Rivers State, Nigeria
Monday, 27 July 2026
08:13:06 WAT
Capital: Port Harcourt
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 8,500,000
Area: 11,077.00 km²
State Code: RI
Find states and regions closest to Rivers State in Nigeria 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 Nigeria 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 Nigeria
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 Rivers State from our regional database:
| Capital City | Port Harcourt |
| Total Population | 8,500,000 |
| Land Area | 11,077 km² |
| Population Density | 767.30 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 4.8396° N |
| Center Longitude | 6.9112° E |
| Average Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Imo State | 52 mi | 83 km | 45 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Bayelsa State | 58 mi | 94 km | 50 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Abia State | 60 mi | 96 km | 52 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Akwa Ibom State | 65 mi | 105 km | 56 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Delta | 90 mi | 145 km | 78 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Anambra | 95 mi | 154 km | 83 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Enugu State | 123 mi | 197 km | 107 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Bayelsa State | 124 mi | 200 km | 108 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Ebonyi State | 126 mi | 204 km | 110 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Cross River State | 136 mi | 219 km | 118 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Rivers State by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Rivers State 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 | ||
| Cameroon | 278 mi | 447 km | 241 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Benin | 434 mi | 698 km | 377 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Equatorial Guinea | 525 mi | 845 km | 456 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Togo | 537 mi | 864 km | 466 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Niger | 590 mi | 950 km | 513 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Rivers State. 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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| Rivers State (You) | Nigeria | 8,500,000 | 11,077 | 767.30 |
| Imo State | Nigeria | 6,500,000 | 5,530 | 1,175.40 |
| Bayelsa State | Nigeria | 2,800,000 | 10,773 | 259.90 |
| Abia State | Nigeria | 5,000,000 | 6,320 | 791.10 |
| Akwa Ibom State | Nigeria | 6,800,000 | 7,081 | 960.20 |
| Delta | Nigeria | 4,170,214 | 17,698 | 126.76 |
| Anambra | Nigeria | 4,721,858 | 4,844 | 502.95 |
| Enugu State | Nigeria | 5,500,000 | 7,161 | 768.10 |
| Bayelsa State | Nigeria | 3,500,000 | 21,110 | 617.30 |
| Ebonyi State | Nigeria | — | 5,533 | — |
| Cross River State | Nigeria | 4,500,000 | 20,156 | 223.30 |
How does Rivers State rank within Nigeria? 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 Rivers State appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Kano State | 18,000,000 |
| Lagos | 10,601,345 |
| Katsina State | 10,500,000 |
| Kaduna State | 9,800,000 |
| Oyo State | 9,500,000 |
| Rivers State ⭐ | 8,500,000 |
| Niger State | 7,800,000 |
| Benue State | 7,500,000 |
| Jigawa State | 7,500,000 |
| Borno State | 7,200,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Niger State | 76,363 |
| Borno State | 70,898 |
| Taraba State | 54,473 |
| Kaduna State | 46,053 |
| Bauchi | 45,837 |
| Yobe State | 45,750 |
| Zamfara State | 39,762 |
| Adamawa | 36,917 |
| Kwara State | 36,825 |
| Kebbi | 36,800 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Lagos | 1,592.17 |
| Imo State | 1,175.40 |
| Akwa Ibom State | 960.20 |
| Kano State | 894.20 |
| Abia State | 791.10 |
| Enugu State | 768.10 |
| Rivers State ⭐ | 767.30 |
| Bayelsa State | 617.30 |
| Ekiti State | 598.30 |
| Osun State | 594.50 |
Rivers State is a state or region within Nigeria in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Rivers State 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 Rivers State by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Nigeria 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 Rivers State 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 Rivers State.
Knowing the distance from Rivers State to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Nigeria. 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 Rivers State map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Rivers State 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 Rivers State 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 Rivers State below the states table, or compare all Nigeria 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 Nigeria state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.