Current Date And Time In Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe
Sunday, 12 July 2026
13:03:08 CAT
Capital: Bindura
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 1,389,000
Area: 28,347.00 km²
State Code: MC
Find states and regions closest to Mashonaland Central in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe
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 Mashonaland Central from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Harare | 73 mi | 118 km | 64 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Mashonaland West | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Mashonaland East Province | 127 mi | 204 km | 110 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Lusaka Province | 156 mi | 251 km | 136 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Manicaland | 166 mi | 266 km | 144 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Tete | 173 mi | 278 km | 150 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Manica | 183 mi | 295 km | 159 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Midlands Province | 186 mi | 299 km | 161 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Eastern Province | 213 mi | 343 km | 185 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Central Province | 251 mi | 404 km | 218 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Mashonaland Central by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Mashonaland Central 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 | ||
| Botswana | 369 mi | 593 km | 320 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Zambia | 415 mi | 669 km | 361 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Mozambique | 418 mi | 672 km | 363 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Malawi | 524 mi | 844 km | 455 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Eswatini | 539 mi | 868 km | 468 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Mashonaland Central. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mashonaland Central (You) | Zimbabwe | 1,389,000 | 28,347 | 49.00 |
| Harare | Zimbabwe | 2,192,000 | 872 | 2,283.33 |
| Mashonaland West | Zimbabwe | 1,690,000 | 57,441 | 29.42 |
| Mashonaland East Province | Zimbabwe | 1,548,000 | 32,230 | 48.02 |
| Lusaka Province | Aland Islands | 3,304,000 | 21,896 | 150.91 |
| Manicaland | Zimbabwe | 2,075,000 | 36,459 | 56.91 |
| Tete | Mozambique | 2,648,941 | 98,417 | 11.26 |
| Manica | Mozambique | 213,206 | 62,272 | 1.49 |
| Midlands Province | Zimbabwe | 1,853,000 | 49,166 | 37.69 |
| Eastern Province | Zambia | 2,069,000 | 51,476 | 29.94 |
| Central Province | Zambia | 1,796,000 | 94,394 | 19.03 |
How does Mashonaland Central rank within Zimbabwe? 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 Mashonaland Central appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Harare | 2,192,000 |
| Manicaland | 2,075,000 |
| Midlands Province | 1,853,000 |
| Mashonaland West | 1,690,000 |
| Masvingo Province | 1,642,000 |
| Mashonaland East Province | 1,548,000 |
| Mashonaland Central ⭐ | 1,389,000 |
| Matabeleland North | 867,000 |
| Matabeleland South Province | 748,000 |
| Bulawayo | 716,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Matabeleland North | 75,025 |
| Mashonaland West | 57,441 |
| Masvingo Province | 56,566 |
| Matabeleland South Province | 54,172 |
| Midlands Province | 49,166 |
| Manicaland | 36,459 |
| Mashonaland East Province | 32,230 |
| Mashonaland Central ⭐ | 28,347 |
| Harare | 872 |
| Bulawayo | 479 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Harare | 2,283.33 |
| Bulawayo | 1,494.78 |
| Manicaland | 56.91 |
| Mashonaland Central ⭐ | 49.00 |
| Mashonaland East Province | 48.02 |
| Midlands Province | 37.69 |
| Mashonaland West | 29.42 |
| Masvingo Province | 29.03 |
| Matabeleland South Province | 13.81 |
| Matabeleland North | 11.56 |
Mashonaland Central is a state or region within Zimbabwe in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Mashonaland Central 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 Mashonaland Central by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Zimbabwe 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 Mashonaland Central 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 Mashonaland Central.
Knowing the distance from Mashonaland Central to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Zimbabwe. 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 Mashonaland Central map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Mashonaland Central 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 Mashonaland Central 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 Mashonaland Central below the states table, or compare all Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.