Current Date And Time In North West, Sierra Leone
Friday, 31 July 2026
12:32:35 GMT
National Capital: Freetown
Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 13,520.00 km²
State Code: NW
Find states and regions closest to North West 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
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 North West from our regional database:
| Capital City | — |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 13,520 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 8.7985° N |
| Center Longitude | -12.6216° E |
| Average Elevation | 51 m (168 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Western Area | 44 mi | 71 km | 38 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Province | 79 mi | 128 km | 69 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Province | 86 mi | 138 km | 74 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Kindia | 87 mi | 141 km | 76 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Conakry | 89 mi | 143 km | 77 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Province | 121 mi | 195 km | 105 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Mamou Region | 132 mi | 213 km | 115 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Faranah | 160 mi | 257 km | 139 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Grand Cape Mount County | 161 mi | 259 km | 140 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Boké Region | 193 mi | 311 km | 168 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to North West by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from North West 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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| Guinea | 175 mi | 282 km | 152 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Liberia | 214 mi | 344 km | 186 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Guinea-Bissau | 327 mi | 526 km | 284 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Gambia | 419 mi | 675 km | 364 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Ivory Coast | 431 mi | 694 km | 374 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to North West. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West (You) | Sierra Leone | — | 13,520 | — |
| Western Area | Sierra Leone | — | 696 | — |
| Northern Province | Sierra Leone | — | 22,605 | — |
| Southern Province | Sierra Leone | — | 20,226 | — |
| Kindia | Guinea | 1,561,374 | 28,873 | 25.95 |
| Conakry | Guinea | 1,660,973 | 519 | 3,199.41 |
| Eastern Province | Sierra Leone | — | 15,553 | — |
| Mamou Region | Guinea | 731,188 | 17,074 | 23.84 |
| Faranah | Guinea | 941,554 | 35,581 | 9.40 |
| Grand Cape Mount County | Liberia | — | 5,162 | — |
| Boké Region | Guinea | 1,083,147 | 31,186 | 12.41 |
How does North West 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 North West appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Northern Province | 22,605 |
| Southern Province | 20,226 |
| Eastern Province | 15,553 |
| North West ⭐ | 13,520 |
| Western Area | 696 |
| State | Density/km² |
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North West is a state or region within Sierra Leone in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to North West 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 North West 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from North West 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 North West.
Knowing the distance from North West 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.
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 North West map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from North West 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.
See the States Near To North West 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 North West below the states table, or compare all Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.