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Vavau, Tonga – Tonga Flag

Current Date And Time In Vavau, Tonga

Sunday, 28 June 2026
10:05:06 TOT
Capital: Neiafu
Currency: Tongan Paanga (TOP)
Timezone: UTC +13:00 (TOT)
Population: 14,283
Area: 194.00 km²
State Code: VA

States Near To Vavau


Find states and regions closest to Vavau in Tonga 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 Tonga and Australia And Oceania.

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 Tonga

📍 Vavau 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 Vavau from our regional database:

Capital CityNeiafu
Total Population14,283
Land Area194 km²
Population Density23.53 / km²
Center Latitude-18.6228° N
Center Longitude-173.9903° E
Average Elevation26 m (86 ft)
UTC Time Zone+13:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Haapai Haapai79 mi127 km69 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Tongatapu Tongatapu193 mi310 km167 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of ʻEua ʻEua200 mi323 km174 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Niuas Niuas235 mi378 km204 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Niue Niue271 mi437 km236 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Satupa'itea Satupa'itea353 mi568 km306 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of A'ana A'ana353 mi568 km306 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Palauli Palauli353 mi568 km307 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Aiga-i-le-Tai Aiga-i-le-Tai354 mi570 km308 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Tuamasaga Tuamasaga356 mi572 km309 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

Countries Near To Vavau


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

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Niue Niue376 mi605 km326 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Fiji Fiji500 mi804 km434 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Wallis And Futuna Wallis And Futuna528 mi850 km458 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Samoa Samoa552 mi888 km479 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of American Samoa American Samoa582 mi937 km505 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Vavau (You)Tonga14,28319423.53
HaapaiTonga5,4191101.14
TongatapuTonga74,45425968.98
ʻEuaTonga4,90315930.77
NiuasTonga1,150720.12
NiueNiue2,1662604.96
A'anaSamoa193
TuamasagaSamoa479
Western DistrictAmerican Samoa32,43575219.39
Eastern DistrictAmerican Samoa23,03067343.73
Rose IslandAmerican Samoa104.76

🏆 Tonga State Rankings

How does Vavau rank within Tonga? 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 Vavau appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Tongatapu74,454
Vavau ⭐14,283
Haapai5,419
ʻEua4,903
Niuas1,150

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Tongatapu259
Vavau ⭐194
ʻEua159
Haapai110
Niuas72

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Tongatapu68.98
ʻEua30.77
Vavau ⭐23.53
Haapai1.14
Niuas0.12
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 – Vavau, Tonga

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Vavau is a state or region within Tonga in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Vavau 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 Vavau to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Vavau 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 Tonga — see Tonga state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Vavau

This page also lists countries nearest to Vavau by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Tonga page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Vavau 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 Vavau.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Vavau

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

What does the compass direction from Vavau mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Vavau 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 Vavau in Tonga?

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

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

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 Australia And Oceania. Use the population & area comparison and Tonga state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.