Current Date And Time In Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe
Sunday, 12 July 2026
14:53:54 CAT
Capital: Gwanda
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 748,000
Area: 54,172.00 km²
State Code: MS
Find states and regions closest to Matabeleland South Province 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 South Province from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bulawayo | 69 mi | 112 km | 60 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| City of Francistown | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Selibe Phikwe | 101 mi | 162 km | 87 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| North-East | 103 mi | 166 km | 90 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Midlands Province | 143 mi | 230 km | 124 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Masvingo Province | 146 mi | 235 km | 127 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Mpumalanga | 164 mi | 264 km | 142 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Sowa Town | 185 mi | 298 km | 161 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Central | 197 mi | 317 km | 171 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Matabeleland North | 199 mi | 321 km | 173 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Matabeleland South Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Matabeleland South 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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| Botswana | 369 mi | 593 km | 320 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| 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 South 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matabeleland South Province (You) | Zimbabwe | 748,000 | 54,172 | 13.81 |
| Bulawayo | Zimbabwe | 716,000 | 479 | 1,494.78 |
| City of Francistown | Botswana | 150,800 | 143 | 1,052.63 |
| Selibe Phikwe | Botswana | 49,724 | 102 | 486.68 |
| North-East | Botswana | 89,979 | 5,120 | 8.36 |
| Midlands Province | Zimbabwe | 1,853,000 | 49,166 | 37.69 |
| Masvingo Province | Zimbabwe | 1,642,000 | 56,566 | 29.03 |
| Mpumalanga | South Africa | 6,180,000 | 76,495 | 49.14 |
| Sowa Town | Botswana | 2,879 | 194 | 14.82 |
| Central | Botswana | 188,174 | 147,730 | 0.56 |
| Matabeleland North | Zimbabwe | 867,000 | 75,025 | 11.56 |
How does Matabeleland South Province 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 South Province 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 South Province is a state or region within Zimbabwe in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Matabeleland South 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 Matabeleland South Province 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 South 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 Matabeleland South Province.
Knowing the distance from Matabeleland South Province 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 South Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Matabeleland South 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 Matabeleland South 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 Matabeleland South Province 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.