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Príncipe, Sao Tome And Principe – Sao Tome And Principe Flag

Current Date And Time In PrĂ­ncipe, Sao Tome And Principe

Sunday, 28 June 2026
16:59:47 WAT
Currency: Sao Tome And Principe Dobra (STD)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 8,420
Area: 142.00 km²
State Code: P

States Near To PrĂ­ncipe


Find states and regions closest to PrĂ­ncipe in Sao Tome And Principe 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 Sao Tome And Principe 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 Sao Tome And Principe

📍 PrĂ­ncipe 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 PrĂ­ncipe from our regional database:

Capital CitySanto AntĂłnio
Total Population8,420
Land Area142 km²
Population Density59.30 / km²
Center Latitude1.6139° N
Center Longitude7.4057° E
Average Elevation141 m (461 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of São Tomé Island São Tomé Island108 mi174 km94 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bioko Sur Bioko Sur150 mi242 km130 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Litoral Litoral166 mi268 km144 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Bioko Norte Bioko Norte171 mi275 km148 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Estuaire Estuaire202 mi325 km175 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Centro Sur Centro Sur210 mi339 km183 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Rivers State Rivers State225 mi363 km196 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Akwa Ibom State Akwa Ibom State230 mi369 km199 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Djibloho Djibloho236 mi380 km205 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Bayelsa State Bayelsa State237 mi381 km206 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

Countries Near To PrĂ­ncipe


Explore countries nearest to PrĂ­ncipe by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from PrĂ­ncipe 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 Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea272 mi438 km236 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon352 mi566 km306 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Nigeria Nigeria631 mi1,015 km548 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon635 mi1,021 km551 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Republic Of The Congo Republic Of The Congo637 mi1,026 km553 nm
East (E)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
PrĂ­ncipe (You)Sao Tome And Principe8,42014259.30
São Tomé IslandSao Tome And Principe193,413854226.49
Bioko SurEquatorial Guinea41,6381,24133.55
LitoralEquatorial Guinea366,8156,66555.02
Bioko NorteEquatorial Guinea334,463776431.08
EstuaireGabon846,17820,74040.80
Centro SurEquatorial Guinea158,1979,93115.93
Rivers StateNigeria8,500,00011,077767.30
Akwa Ibom StateNigeria6,800,0007,081960.20
DjiblohoEquatorial Guinea2,5004006.25
Bayelsa StateNigeria2,800,00010,773259.90

🏆 Sao Tome And Principe State Rankings

How does PrĂ­ncipe rank within Sao Tome And Principe? 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 PrĂ­ncipe appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
São Tomé Island193,413
PrĂ­ncipe ⭐8,420

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
São Tomé Island226.49
PrĂ­ncipe ⭐59.30
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 – PrĂ­ncipe, Sao Tome And Principe

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Príncipe is a state or region within Sao Tome And Principe in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Príncipe 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 PrĂ­ncipe to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from PrĂ­ncipe 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 Sao Tome And Principe — see Sao Tome And Principe state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from PrĂ­ncipe

This page also lists countries nearest to PrĂ­ncipe by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Sao Tome And Principe 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 PrĂ­ncipe 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°â€“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 PrĂ­ncipe.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from PrĂ­ncipe to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Sao Tome And Principe. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 PrĂ­ncipe MapView the PrĂ­ncipe satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in PrĂ­ncipeExplore all cities and towns in PrĂ­ncipe for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Sao Tome And Principe Country DataGet complete Sao Tome And Principe data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of PrĂ­ncipe

How is the distance from PrĂ­ncipe 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 Príncipe map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from PrĂ­ncipe mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from PrĂ­ncipe to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“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 PrĂ­ncipe in Sao Tome And Principe?

See the States Near To PrĂ­ncipe 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 PrĂ­ncipe below the states table, or compare all Sao Tome And Principe states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Sao Tome And Principe?

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 Sao Tome And Principe state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.