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São Tomé Island, Sao Tome And Principe – Sao Tome And Principe Flag

Current Date And Time In São Tomé Island, Sao Tome And Principe

Wednesday, 29 July 2026
18:26:26 WAT
Capital: São Tomé
Currency: Sao Tome And Principe Dobra (STD)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 193,413
Area: 854.00 km²
State Code: S

States Near To São Tomé Island


Find states and regions closest to São Tomé Island 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

📍 São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island from our regional database:

Capital CitySão Tomé
Total Population193,413
Land Area854 km²
Population Density226.49 / km²
Center Latitude0.2603° N
Center Longitude6.6211° E
Average Elevation622 m (2,042 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Príncipe Príncipe108 mi174 km94 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Annobon Annobon135 mi217 km117 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Litoral Litoral238 mi384 km207 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Estuaire Estuaire239 mi385 km208 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Ogooué-Maritime Ogooué-Maritime241 mi388 km210 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bioko Sur Bioko Sur258 mi416 km224 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Moyen-Ogooué Moyen-Ogooué268 mi432 km233 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Centro Sur Centro Sur274 mi441 km238 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bioko Norte Bioko Norte279 mi448 km242 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Djibloho Djibloho305 mi491 km265 nm
East-northeast (ENE)

Countries Near To São Tomé Island


Explore countries nearest to São Tomé Island by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
São Tomé Island (You)Sao Tome And Principe193,413854226.49
PríncipeSao Tome And Principe8,42014259.30
AnnobonEquatorial Guinea5,31417312.59
LitoralEquatorial Guinea366,8156,66555.02
EstuaireGabon846,17820,74040.80
Ogooué-MaritimeGabon180,19522,8907.87
Bioko SurEquatorial Guinea41,6381,24133.55
Moyen-OgoouéGabon81,29318,5354.39
Centro SurEquatorial Guinea158,1979,93115.93
Bioko NorteEquatorial Guinea334,463776431.08
DjiblohoEquatorial Guinea2,5004006.25

🏆 Sao Tome And Principe State Rankings

How does São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
São Tomé Island ⭐193,413
Príncipe8,420

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
São Tomé Island ⭐854
Príncipe142

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
São Tomé Island ⭐226.49
Príncipe59.30
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 – São Tomé Island, Sao Tome And Principe

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island

This page also lists countries nearest to São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from São Tomé Island 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

🗺 São Tomé Island MapView the São Tomé Island satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in São Tomé IslandExplore all cities and towns in São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island

How is the distance from São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from São Tomé Island mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island in Sao Tome And Principe?

See the States Near To São Tomé Island 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 São Tomé Island 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.