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Southern Province, Rwanda – Rwanda Flag

Current Date And Time In Southern Province, Rwanda

Sunday, 12 July 2026
04:56:42 CAT
Capital: Nyanza
Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 2,907,000
Area: 6,118.00 km²
State Code: 02

States Near To Southern Province


Find states and regions closest to Southern 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

📍 Southern 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 Southern Province from our regional database:

Capital CityNyanza
Total Population2,907,000
Land Area6,118 km²
Population Density487.52 / km²
Center Latitude-2.5547° N
Center Longitude29.6035° E
Average Elevation2,106 m (6,911 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Kayanza Kayanza26 mi41 km22 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Ngozi Ngozi30 mi49 km26 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kirundo Kirundo34 mi55 km30 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Western Province Western Province38 mi62 km33 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bubanza Bubanza39 mi63 km34 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cibitoke Cibitoke41 mi66 km36 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Muramvya Muramvya49 mi79 km43 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Kigali Kigali53 mi85 km46 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Karuzi Karuzi54 mi87 km47 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Muyinga Muyinga55 mi88 km47 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

Countries Near To Southern Province


Explore countries nearest to Southern Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Southern 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 Burundi Burundi99 mi159 km86 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Uganda Uganda283 mi456 km246 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Tanzania Tanzania462 mi743 km401 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya570 mi918 km495 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo578 mi931 km502 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Southern 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)
Southern Province (You)Rwanda2,907,0006,118487.52
KayanzaBurundi735,1121,233596.28
NgoziBurundi892,9901,474605.71
KirundoBurundi741,8151,703435.52
Western ProvinceRwanda2,684,0005,882456.27
BubanzaBurundi664,1021,089609.83
CibitokeBurundi566,5871,636346.33
MuramvyaBurundi368,689696529.73
KigaliRwanda1,302,0007301,783.56
KaruziBurundi533,2671,457366.03
MuyingaBurundi812,2811,836442.48

🏆 Rwanda State Rankings

How does Southern 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 Southern Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Eastern Province3,211,000
Southern Province ⭐2,907,000
Western Province2,684,000
Northern Province2,141,000
Kigali1,302,000

📏 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 – Southern Province, Rwanda

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Southern 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 Rwanda — see Rwanda state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Southern Province

This page also lists countries nearest to Southern 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Southern 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 Southern Province.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Southern 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Southern Province

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

What does the compass direction from Southern Province mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Southern 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 Southern Province in Rwanda?

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

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

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.