Current Date And Time In Northern Province, Rwanda
Sunday, 12 July 2026
04:56:58 CAT
Capital: Byumba hospital
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 2,141,000
Area: 3,276.00 km²
State Code: 04
Find states and regions closest to Northern Province in Rwanda 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 Rwanda 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 Rwanda
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 Northern Province from our regional database:
| Capital City | Byumba hospital |
| Total Population | 2,141,000 |
| Land Area | 3,276 km² |
| Population Density | 653.60 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -1.6562° N |
| Center Longitude | 29.8815° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,766 m (5,794 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Kigali | 23 mi | 38 km | 20 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Province | 39 mi | 63 km | 34 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Western Province | 48 mi | 78 km | 42 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Province | 65 mi | 105 km | 56 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Kirundo | 66 mi | 106 km | 57 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| North Kivu | 83 mi | 134 km | 72 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Ngozi | 86 mi | 138 km | 74 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Muyinga | 88 mi | 142 km | 76 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Kayanza | 89 mi | 144 km | 78 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Kagera | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Northern Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Northern Province 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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| Burundi | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Uganda | 283 mi | 456 km | 246 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Tanzania | 462 mi | 743 km | 401 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Kenya | 570 mi | 918 km | 495 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Democratic Republic Of The Congo | 578 mi | 931 km | 502 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Northern Province. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Province (You) | Rwanda | 2,141,000 | 3,276 | 653.60 |
| Kigali | Rwanda | 1,302,000 | 730 | 1,783.56 |
| Eastern Province | Rwanda | 3,211,000 | 9,813 | 339.54 |
| Western Province | Rwanda | 2,684,000 | 5,882 | 456.27 |
| Southern Province | Rwanda | 2,907,000 | 6,118 | 487.52 |
| Kirundo | Burundi | 741,815 | 1,703 | 435.52 |
| North Kivu | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | — | 59,483 | — |
| Ngozi | Burundi | 892,990 | 1,474 | 605.71 |
| Muyinga | Burundi | 812,281 | 1,836 | 442.48 |
| Kayanza | Burundi | 735,112 | 1,233 | 596.28 |
| Kagera | Tanzania | 2,189,850 | 25,265 | 33.88 |
How does Northern Province rank within Rwanda? 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 Northern Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Eastern Province | 3,211,000 |
| Southern Province | 2,907,000 |
| Western Province | 2,684,000 |
| Northern Province ⭐ | 2,141,000 |
| Kigali | 1,302,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Eastern Province | 9,813 |
| Southern Province | 6,118 |
| Western Province | 5,882 |
| Northern Province ⭐ | 3,276 |
| Kigali | 730 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Kigali | 1,783.56 |
| Northern Province ⭐ | 653.60 |
| Southern Province | 487.52 |
| Western Province | 456.27 |
| Eastern Province | 339.54 |
Northern Province is a state or region within Rwanda in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Northern 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to Northern Province by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Rwanda 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 Northern 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 Northern Province.
Knowing the distance from Northern Province to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Rwanda. 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 Northern Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Northern 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.
See the States Near To Northern 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 Northern Province below the states table, or compare all Rwanda 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 Rwanda state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.