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Northern Province, Zambia – Zambia Flag

Current Date And Time In Northern Province, Zambia

Sunday, 12 July 2026
09:44:03 CAT
Capital: Kasama
Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 1,519,000
Area: 77,650.00 km²
State Code: 04

States Near To Northern Province


Find states and regions closest to Northern 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

📍 Northern 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 Northern Province from our regional database:

Capital CityKasama
Total Population1,519,000
Land Area77,650 km²
Population Density10.28 / km²
Center Latitude-9.767° N
Center Longitude30.8958° E
Average Elevation1,402 m (4,600 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Rukwa Rukwa127 mi204 km110 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Songwe Songwe141 mi227 km123 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Muchinga Muchinga153 mi247 km133 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Luapula Province Luapula Province177 mi284 km153 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mbeya Mbeya185 mi297 km160 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Katavi Katavi236 mi380 km205 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Northern Region Northern Region236 mi380 km205 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Haut-Katanga Haut-Katanga244 mi393 km212 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Njombe Njombe267 mi430 km232 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province289 mi465 km251 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To Northern Province


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

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe415 mi669 km361 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi434 mi699 km377 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique637 mi1,026 km553 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Botswana Botswana668 mi1,076 km580 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Tanzania Tanzania669 mi1,077 km581 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Northern 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)
Northern Province (You)Zambia1,519,00077,65010.28
RukwaTanzania1,004,53922,79216.60
SongweTanzania1,173,66727,65621.14
MuchingaAland Islands957,00087,80610.90
Luapula ProvinceAland Islands1,233,00050,56724.38
MbeyaTanzania2,707,41062,42037.12
KataviTanzania564,60445,8436.00
Northern RegionMalawi26,931
Haut-KatangaDemocratic Republic Of The Congo132,425
NjombeTanzania702,09721,34717.75
Eastern ProvinceZambia2,069,00051,47629.94

🏆 Zambia State Rankings

How does Northern 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 Northern Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Copperbelt2,618,000
Southern Province2,123,000
Eastern Province2,069,000
Central Province1,796,000
Northern Province ⭐1,519,000
Western Province1,123,000
North-Western976,000

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – Northern Province, Zambia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Northern 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 Zambia — see Zambia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Northern Province

This page also lists countries nearest to Northern 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Northern 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 Northern Province.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Northern 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Northern Province

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

What does the compass direction from Northern Province mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Northern 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 Northern Province in Zambia?

See the States Near To Northern 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 Northern Province below the states table, or compare all Zambia states by area, population and density.

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

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.