Current Date And Time In Central Province, Zambia
Sunday, 12 July 2026
12:51:35 CAT
Capital: Kabwe
Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 1,796,000
Area: 94,394.00 km²
State Code: 02
Find states and regions closest to Central Province in Zambia 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 Zambia 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 Zambia
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 Central Province from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Lusaka Province | 96 mi | 154 km | 83 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Copperbelt | 100 mi | 161 km | 87 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Luapula Province | 196 mi | 316 km | 170 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Province | 222 mi | 357 km | 193 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Haut-Katanga | 230 mi | 370 km | 200 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Mashonaland West | 241 mi | 387 km | 209 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| North-Western | 245 mi | 395 km | 213 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Province | 250 mi | 402 km | 217 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Mashonaland Central | 251 mi | 404 km | 218 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Muchinga | 257 mi | 414 km | 223 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Central Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Central Province 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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| Zimbabwe | 415 mi | 669 km | 361 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Malawi | 434 mi | 699 km | 377 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Mozambique | 637 mi | 1,026 km | 553 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Botswana | 668 mi | 1,076 km | 580 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Tanzania | 669 mi | 1,077 km | 581 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Central Province. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Province (You) | Zambia | 1,796,000 | 94,394 | 19.03 |
| Lusaka Province | Aland Islands | 3,304,000 | 21,896 | 150.91 |
| Copperbelt | Zambia | 2,618,000 | 31,328 | 83.57 |
| Luapula Province | Aland Islands | 1,233,000 | 50,567 | 24.38 |
| Southern Province | Zambia | 2,123,000 | 85,823 | 24.89 |
| Haut-Katanga | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | — | 132,425 | — |
| Mashonaland West | Zimbabwe | 1,690,000 | 57,441 | 29.42 |
| North-Western | Zambia | 976,000 | 125,826 | 7.76 |
| Eastern Province | Zambia | 2,069,000 | 51,476 | 29.94 |
| Mashonaland Central | Zimbabwe | 1,389,000 | 28,347 | 49.00 |
| Muchinga | Aland Islands | 957,000 | 87,806 | 10.90 |
How does Central Province rank within Zambia? 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 Central Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Copperbelt | 2,618,000 |
| Southern Province | 2,123,000 |
| Eastern Province | 2,069,000 |
| Central Province ⭐ | 1,796,000 |
| Northern Province | 1,519,000 |
| Western Province | 1,123,000 |
| North-Western | 976,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Western Province | 126,386 |
| North-Western | 125,826 |
| Central Province ⭐ | 94,394 |
| Southern Province | 85,823 |
| Northern Province | 77,650 |
| Eastern Province | 51,476 |
| Copperbelt | 31,328 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Copperbelt | 83.57 |
| Eastern Province | 29.94 |
| Southern Province | 24.89 |
| Central Province ⭐ | 19.03 |
| Northern Province | 10.28 |
| Western Province | 8.89 |
| North-Western | 7.76 |
Central Province is a state or region within Zambia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Central 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to Central Province by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Zambia 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 Central 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 Central Province.
Knowing the distance from Central Province to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Zambia. 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 Central Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Central 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.
See the States Near To Central 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 Central Province below the states table, or compare all Zambia 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 Zambia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.