Current Date And Time In Ziguinchor, Senegal
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
20:22:05 GMT
Capital: Ziguinchor
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 7,339.00 km²
State Code: ZG
Find states and regions closest to Ziguinchor 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
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 Ziguinchor from our regional database:
| Capital City | Ziguinchor |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 7,339 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 12.5641° N |
| Center Longitude | -16.264° E |
| Average Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Cacheu | 38 mi | 61 km | 33 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Western | 48 mi | 76 km | 41 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| SĂ©dhiou | 50 mi | 81 km | 44 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Lower River | 59 mi | 95 km | 51 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Biombo | 61 mi | 98 km | 53 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Banjul | 65 mi | 105 km | 56 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Oio | 67 mi | 108 km | 58 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| North Bank | 69 mi | 111 km | 60 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Bolama | 79 mi | 127 km | 68 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Quinara | 86 mi | 138 km | 75 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Ziguinchor by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Ziguinchor 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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| Gambia | 93 mi | 149 km | 81 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Guinea-Bissau | 192 mi | 310 km | 167 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Guinea | 449 mi | 723 km | 390 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Sierra Leone | 455 mi | 732 km | 395 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Mauritania | 506 mi | 814 km | 439 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Ziguinchor. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziguinchor (You) | Senegal | — | 7,339 | — |
| Cacheu | Guinea-Bissau | 179,739 | 5,175 | 13.84 |
| Western | Gambia | — | 1,764 | — |
| SĂ©dhiou | Senegal | — | 7,350 | — |
| Lower River | Gambia | 94,177 | 1,618 | 58.21 |
| Biombo | Guinea-Bissau | 69,751 | 839 | 55.40 |
| Banjul | Gambia | 31,301 | 12 | 2,608.42 |
| Oio | Guinea-Bissau | 196,057 | 5,403 | 22.17 |
| North Bank | Gambia | 221,054 | 2,256 | 98.00 |
| Bolama | Guinea-Bissau | 30,145 | 2,624 | 3.38 |
| Quinara | Guinea-Bissau | 62,261 | 3,138 | 12.29 |
How does Ziguinchor 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 Ziguinchor appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Tambacounda | 42,706 |
| Matam | 29,616 |
| Louga | 24,847 |
| Kolda | 21,011 |
| Saint-Louis | 19,034 |
| Kedougou | 16,896 |
| Kaffrine | 11,181 |
| Fatick | 7,910 |
| SĂ©dhiou | 7,350 |
| Ziguinchor ⭐ | 7,339 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Ziguinchor is a state or region within Senegal in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Ziguinchor 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 Ziguinchor 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Ziguinchor 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 Ziguinchor.
Knowing the distance from Ziguinchor 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.
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 Ziguinchor map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Ziguinchor 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.
See the States Near To Ziguinchor 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 Ziguinchor below the states table, or compare all Senegal 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 Senegal state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.