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Resistencia, Chaco, Argentina – Argentina Flag

Current Date And Time In Resistencia, Argentina

Monday, 27 July 2026
01:26:09 ART
State: Chaco
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (ART)
Population: 290,793
District: Departamento de San Fernando

📍 Cities Near To Resistencia


Find cities, states and countries closest to Resistencia in Chaco, Argentina 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 and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Resistencia.

📍 Resistencia 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 Resistencia from our regional database:

State / RegionChaco
DistrictDepartamento de San Fernando
Total Population290,793
Land Area562.00 km²
Population Density517.43 / km²
Center Latitude-27.4636° N
Center Longitude-58.9867° E
Elevation45 m (148 ft)
UTC Time Zone-03:00
Population Rank in Chaco#1 of 56
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Barranqueras Barranqueras3 5 3
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Colonia Benítez Colonia Benítez10 15 8
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Corrientes Corrientes9 15 8
East (E)
National Flag Of Fontana Fontana4 7 4
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of La Verde La Verde33 53 29
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Lapachito Lapachito32 52 28
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Makallé Makallé26 41 22
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Margarita Belén Margarita Belén14 23 12
North (N)
National Flag Of Puerto Tirol Puerto Tirol9 14 8
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Puerto Vilelas Puerto Vilelas4 7 4
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Riachuelo Riachuelo17 27 15
East-southeast (ESE)

🏳️ States Near To Resistencia


States and regions closest to Chaco (home state of Resistencia), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Asuncion Asuncion226 364 196
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Central Department Central Department225 362 196
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Concepción Concepción356 572 309
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cordillera Department Cordillera Department262 422 228
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Corrientes Corrientes144 232 125
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Formosa Formosa174 280 151
East (E)
National Flag Of Misiones Department Misiones Department238 384 207
East (E)
National Flag Of Ñeembucú Department Ñeembucú Department195 314 170
East (E)
National Flag Of Paraguarí Paraguarí240 386 209
East (E)
National Flag Of Presidente Hayes Presidente Hayes263 423 228
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Resistencia


Countries bordering or closest to Argentina, with aerial distance and compass direction from Resistencia's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Chile Chile476 766 413
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Falkland Islands Falkland Islands945 1,521 821
South (S)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay1,078 1,736 937
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay600 966 521
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Resistencia. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Chaco, Argentina.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Resistencia (You)Chaco290,793
BarranquerasChaco50,8235.1ESE
Puerto VilelasChaco8,4556.9SE
FontanaChaco26,7456.9NW
Puerto TirolChaco9,76714.2NW
CorrientesCorrientes346,33415.0E
Colonia BenítezChaco3,58415.4NNE
Margarita BelénChaco5,54722.8N
RiachueloCorrientes3,66827.2ESE
MakalléChaco4,99441.3NW
LapachitoChaco1,44852.0NW

🏆 Chaco City Rankings

How does Resistencia rank within Chaco? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Resistencia appears are highlighted with ⭐.

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

✈️ Nearest Airport
Resistencia International Airport
IATA: RES
7 km (4 mi) from Resistencia
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
📊 Compare Chaco Cities
Resistencia ranks #1 of 56 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Resistencia? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Resistencia Sits on the Map

Resistencia sits inside Chaco, Argentina and ranks #1 of 56 cities in Chaco by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Resistencia to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Resistencia outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Resistencia and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Resistencia against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Chaco city rankings

🌎 Beyond Resistencia: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Resistencia and the countries closest to Resistencia by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Argentina. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across South America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Resistencia, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Resistencia at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Resistencia

If you're stringing together stops in Chaco, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Resistencia — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Resistencia MapView the Resistencia map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Resistencia Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Chaco OverviewExplore the Chaco state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Argentina Country DataGet complete Argentina data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Resistencia

Which cities are closest to Resistencia?

See the Cities Near To Resistencia table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Chaco by population and density.

How is the distance from Resistencia to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Resistencia and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Resistencia map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Resistencia will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Resistencia to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Resistencia?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Resistencia. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Chaco city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Resistencia compare in size to the cities near it?

Resistencia ranks #1 of 56 cities in Chaco by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Resistencia?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Resistencia is Resistencia International Airport (RES), about 7 km (4 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.