Current Date And Time In Southern Province, Zambia
Sunday, 12 July 2026
11:56:08 CAT
Capital: Livingstone
Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 2,123,000
Area: 85,823.00 km²
State Code: 07
Find states and regions closest to Southern 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 Southern Province from our regional database:
| Capital City | Livingstone |
| Total Population | 2,123,000 |
| Land Area | 85,823 km² |
| Population Density | 24.89 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -16.9621° N |
| Center Longitude | 26.4194° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,278 m (4,193 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Matabeleland North | 132 mi | 212 km | 114 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Chobe | 151 mi | 243 km | 131 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Zambezi Region | 173 mi | 278 km | 150 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Western Province | 213 mi | 343 km | 185 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Lusaka Province | 217 mi | 349 km | 188 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Central Province | 222 mi | 357 km | 193 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Mashonaland West | 225 mi | 363 km | 196 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Sowa Town | 249 mi | 401 km | 216 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Midlands Province | 254 mi | 409 km | 221 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Bulawayo | 262 mi | 421 km | 227 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Southern Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Southern 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) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Southern 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Province (You) | Zambia | 2,123,000 | 85,823 | 24.89 |
| Matabeleland North | Zimbabwe | 867,000 | 75,025 | 11.56 |
| Chobe | Botswana | 28,743 | 31,298 | 0.92 |
| Zambezi Region | Namibia | 142,373 | 14,528 | 4.09 |
| Western Province | Zambia | 1,123,000 | 126,386 | 8.89 |
| Lusaka Province | Aland Islands | 3,304,000 | 21,896 | 150.91 |
| Central Province | Zambia | 1,796,000 | 94,394 | 19.03 |
| Mashonaland West | Zimbabwe | 1,690,000 | 57,441 | 29.42 |
| Sowa Town | Botswana | 2,879 | 194 | 14.82 |
| Midlands Province | Zimbabwe | 1,853,000 | 49,166 | 37.69 |
| Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 716,000 | 479 | 1,494.78 |
How does Southern 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 Southern 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 |
Southern Province is a state or region within Zambia in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern Province.
Knowing the distance from Southern 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 Southern Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern 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.