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Eastern Province, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone Flag

Current Date And Time In Eastern Province, Sierra Leone

Monday, 27 July 2026
11:47:09 GMT
Capital: Kenema
Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 15,553.00 km²
State Code: E

States Near To Eastern Province


Find states and regions closest to Eastern Province in Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone

📍 Eastern 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 Eastern Province from our regional database:

Capital CityKenema
Total Population
Land Area15,553 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude7.8106° N
Center Longitude-11.1617° E
Average Elevation147 m (482 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Southern Province Southern Province50 mi80 km43 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Grand Cape Mount County Grand Cape Mount County53 mi86 km46 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Gbarpolu County Gbarpolu County77 mi124 km67 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bomi County Bomi County82 mi131 km71 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Northern Province Northern Province98 mi158 km85 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Montserrado County Montserrado County98 mi158 km86 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Lofa County Lofa County102 mi164 km88 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Margibi County Margibi County107 mi172 km93 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of North West North West121 mi195 km105 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bong County Bong County122 mi196 km106 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

Countries Near To Eastern Province


Explore countries nearest to Eastern Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Eastern Province supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

Quick Links: Sierra Leone Info | Countries Near Sierra Leone | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Guinea Guinea175 mi282 km152 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Liberia Liberia214 mi344 km186 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau327 mi526 km284 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gambia Gambia419 mi675 km364 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast431 mi694 km374 nm
East (E)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Eastern 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)
Eastern Province (You)Sierra Leone15,553
Southern ProvinceSierra Leone20,226
Grand Cape Mount CountyLiberia5,162
Gbarpolu CountyLiberia9,689
Bomi CountyLiberia1,942
Northern ProvinceSierra Leone22,605
Montserrado CountyLiberia1,908
Lofa CountyLiberia9,978
Margibi CountyLiberia2,616
North WestSierra Leone13,520
Bong CountyLiberia8,754

🏆 Sierra Leone State Rankings

How does Eastern Province rank within Sierra Leone? 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 Eastern Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 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 – Eastern Province, Sierra Leone

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Eastern 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 Sierra Leone — see Sierra Leone state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Eastern Province

This page also lists countries nearest to Eastern Province by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Sierra Leone 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 Eastern 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 Eastern Province.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Eastern Province

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

What does the compass direction from Eastern Province mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Eastern 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 Eastern Province in Sierra Leone?

See the States Near To Eastern 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 Eastern Province below the states table, or compare all Sierra Leone states by area, population and density.

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

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