Current Date And Time In Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
Sunday, 12 July 2026
13:54:21 CAT
Capital: Hwange
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 867,000
Area: 75,025.00 km²
State Code: MN
Find states and regions closest to Matabeleland North 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 Matabeleland North from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bulawayo | 130 mi | 210 km | 113 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Southern Province | 132 mi | 212 km | 114 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Midlands Province | 139 mi | 224 km | 121 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| North-East | 164 mi | 264 km | 142 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Mashonaland West | 164 mi | 264 km | 142 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Sowa Town | 165 mi | 265 km | 143 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| City of Francistown | 182 mi | 293 km | 158 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Chobe | 186 mi | 299 km | 161 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Matabeleland South Province | 199 mi | 321 km | 173 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Central | 232 mi | 374 km | 202 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Matabeleland North by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Matabeleland North 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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| Botswana | 369 mi | 593 km | 320 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Zambia | 415 mi | 669 km | 361 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| 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 Matabeleland North. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matabeleland North (You) | Zimbabwe | 867,000 | 75,025 | 11.56 |
| Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 716,000 | 479 | 1,494.78 |
| Southern Province | Zambia | 2,123,000 | 85,823 | 24.89 |
| Midlands Province | Zimbabwe | 1,853,000 | 49,166 | 37.69 |
| North-East | Botswana | 89,979 | 5,120 | 8.36 |
| Mashonaland West | Zimbabwe | 1,690,000 | 57,441 | 29.42 |
| Sowa Town | Botswana | 2,879 | 194 | 14.82 |
| City of Francistown | Botswana | 150,800 | 143 | 1,052.63 |
| Chobe | Botswana | 28,743 | 31,298 | 0.92 |
| Matabeleland South Province | Zimbabwe | 748,000 | 54,172 | 13.81 |
| Central | Botswana | 188,174 | 147,730 | 0.56 |
How does Matabeleland North 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 Matabeleland North 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 |
Matabeleland North is a state or region within Zimbabwe in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Matabeleland North 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 Matabeleland North 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 Matabeleland North 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 Matabeleland North.
Knowing the distance from Matabeleland North 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 Matabeleland North map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Matabeleland North 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 Matabeleland North 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 Matabeleland North 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.