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Tafea, Vanuatu – Vanuatu Flag

Current Date And Time In Tafea, Vanuatu

Sunday, 28 June 2026
10:57:24 VUT
Capital: Isangel
Currency: Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Timezone: UTC +11:00 (VUT)
Population: 40,000
Area: 1,628.00 km²
State Code: TAE

States Near To Tafea


Find states and regions closest to Tafea in Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu

📍 Tafea 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 Tafea from our regional database:

Capital CityIsangel
Total Population40,000
Land Area1,628 km²
Population Density24.57 / km²
Center Latitude-18.8175° N
Center Longitude169.0645° E
Average Elevation270 m (886 ft)
UTC Time Zone+11:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Shefa Shefa94 mi151 km81 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Loyalty Islands Loyalty Islands191 mi307 km166 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Malampa Malampa201 mi324 km175 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Penama Penama253 mi406 km219 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of South Province South Province276 mi444 km239 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Sanma Sanma281 mi453 km244 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of North Province North Province308 mi495 km267 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Torba Torba330 mi531 km286 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Western Western576 mi927 km500 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Temotu Province Temotu Province594 mi955 km515 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

Countries Near To Tafea


Explore countries nearest to Tafea by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Tafea 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 New Caledonia New Caledonia392 mi631 km340 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Solomon Islands Solomon Islands606 mi975 km526 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Fiji Fiji753 mi1,212 km654 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Tuvalu Tuvalu922 mi1,484 km801 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Norfolk Island Norfolk Island946 mi1,523 km822 nm
South (S)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Tafea. 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)
Tafea (You)Vanuatu40,0001,62824.57
ShefaVanuatu94,8001,45565.15
Loyalty IslandsNew Caledonia18,3531,9810.59
MalampaVanuatu42,5002,77915.29
PenamaVanuatu33,9001,19828.30
South ProvinceNew Caledonia203,1447,0124.88
SanmaVanuatu58,0004,24813.65
North ProvinceNew Caledonia49,9109,5830.76
TorbaVanuatu10,10088211.45
Temotu ProvinceSolomon Islands24,13489526.97
EasternFiji1,376

🏆 Vanuatu State Rankings

How does Tafea rank within Vanuatu? 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 Tafea appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Shefa94,800
Sanma58,000
Malampa42,500
Tafea ⭐40,000
Penama33,900
Torba10,100

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Sanma4,248
Malampa2,779
Tafea ⭐1,628
Shefa1,455
Penama1,198
Torba882

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Shefa65.15
Penama28.30
Tafea ⭐24.57
Malampa15.29
Sanma13.65
Torba11.45
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 – Tafea, Vanuatu

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Tafea 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 Vanuatu — see Vanuatu state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Tafea

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Tafea

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

What does the compass direction from Tafea mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Tafea 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 Tafea in Vanuatu?

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

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

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