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Kolda, Senegal – Senegal Flag

Current Date And Time In Kolda, Senegal

Saturday, 27 June 2026
23:13:44 GMT
Capital: Kolda
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 21,011.00 km²
State Code: KD

States Near To Kolda


Find states and regions closest to Kolda in Senegal 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 Senegal 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 Senegal

📍 Kolda 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 Kolda from our regional database:

Capital CityKolda
Total Population
Land Area21,011 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude12.9002° N
Center Longitude-14.9425° E
Average Elevation32 m (105 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Sédhiou Sédhiou44 mi71 km38 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Central River Central River48 mi78 km42 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Oio Oio50 mi80 km43 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bafatá Bafatá54 mi87 km47 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of GabĂş GabĂş64 mi104 km56 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Upper River Upper River73 mi117 km63 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Lower River Lower River73 mi118 km63 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bissau Bissau77 mi125 km67 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Quinara Quinara80 mi128 km69 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of North Bank North Bank84 mi136 km73 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

Countries Near To Kolda


Explore countries nearest to Kolda by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kolda 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 Gambia Gambia93 mi149 km81 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau192 mi310 km167 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Guinea Guinea449 mi723 km390 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone455 mi732 km395 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Mauritania Mauritania506 mi814 km439 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Kolda (You)Senegal21,011
SédhiouSenegal7,350
Central RiverGambia226,0182,89478.09
OioGuinea-Bissau196,0575,40322.17
BafatáGuinea-Bissau194,5915,98119.78
GabĂşGuinea-Bissau192,9039,15015.68
Upper RiverGambia239,6092,070115.82
Lower RiverGambia94,1771,61858.21
BissauGuinea-Bissau395,954781,396.81
QuinaraGuinea-Bissau62,2613,13812.29
North BankGambia221,0542,25698.00

🏆 Senegal State Rankings

How does Kolda rank within Senegal? 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 Kolda appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Tambacounda42,706
Matam29,616
Louga24,847
Kolda ⭐21,011
Saint-Louis19,034
Kedougou16,896
Kaffrine11,181
Fatick7,910
Sédhiou7,350
Ziguinchor7,339

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
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 – Kolda, Senegal

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Kolda 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 Senegal — see Senegal state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Kolda

This page also lists countries nearest to Kolda by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Senegal 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 Kolda 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 Kolda.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Kolda

How is the distance from Kolda 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 Kolda map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Kolda mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Kolda 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 Kolda in Senegal?

See the States Near To Kolda 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 Kolda below the states table, or compare all Senegal states by area, population and density.

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

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 Senegal state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.