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La Quiaca, Jujuy, Argentina – Argentina Flag

Current Date And Time In La Quiaca, Argentina

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
16:30:31 ART
State: Jujuy
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (ART)
Population: 14,751
District: Departamento de Yaví

📍 Cities Near To La Quiaca


Find cities, states and countries closest to La Quiaca in Jujuy, 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 La Quiaca.

📍 La Quiaca 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 La Quiaca from our regional database:

State / RegionJujuy
DistrictDepartamento de Yaví
Total Population14,751
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-22.1045° N
Center Longitude-65.5965° E
Elevation3,408 m (11,182 ft)
UTC Time Zone-03:00
Population Rank in Jujuy#5 of 19
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abra Pampa Abra Pampa43 70 38
South (S)
National Flag Of Atocha Atocha90 145 78
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bermejo Bermejo91 147 79
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Camargo Camargo104 168 90
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Culpina Culpina98 158 85
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of El Aguilar El Aguilar77 124 67
South (S)
National Flag Of Embarcación Embarcación122 197 106
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Entre Ríos Entre Ríos100 160 87
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Huajlaya Huajlaya124 199 108
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Humahuaca Humahuaca78 125 68
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Iruya Iruya53 86 46
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of La Cueva La Cueva92 149 80
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Las Carreras Las Carreras62 100 54
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Las Carreras Las Carreras67 107 58
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Lintaca Lintaca94 151 82
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To La Quiaca


States and regions closest to Jujuy (home state of La Quiaca), 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 Antofagasta Antofagasta273 439 237
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Arica y Parinacota Region Arica y Parinacota Region351 564 305
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Atacama Atacama414 667 360
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Boquerón Department Boquerón Department344 553 299
East (E)
National Flag Of Catamarca Catamarca402 647 349
South (S)
National Flag Of Chaco Chaco428 689 372
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Chuquisaca Department Chuquisaca Department226 364 197
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cochabamba Cochabamba355 572 309
North (N)
National Flag Of Moquegua Department Moquegua Department502 808 436
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Oruro Oruro329 529 285
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To La Quiaca


Countries bordering or closest to Argentina, with aerial distance and compass direction from La Quiaca'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 La Quiaca. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Jujuy, Argentina.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
La Quiaca (You)Jujuy14,751
VillazónPotosí Department30,2532.0N
Santa CatalinaJujuy50.2WNW
Santa VictoriaSalta67.0ESE
Abra PampaJujuy9,42569.5S
RinconadaJujuy69.6WSW
TupizaPotosí Department22,23374.6N
IruyaSalta85.8SSE
San JuanChuquisaca Department98.1NNE
Las CarrerasChuquisaca Department100.4NNE
Las CarrerasChuquisaca Department107.3NNE

🏆 Jujuy City Rankings

How does La Quiaca rank within Jujuy? 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 La Quiaca appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
San Pedro de Jujuy2,150.00
Palpalá437.00
San Salvador de Jujuy25.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
San Salvador de Jujuy10,318.80
Palpalá110.30
San Pedro de Jujuy27.18
✈️ Nearest Airport
Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
IATA: TJA
111 km (69 mi) from La Quiaca
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 Jujuy Cities
La Quiaca ranks #5 of 19 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where La Quiaca Sits on the Map

La Quiaca sits inside Jujuy, Argentina and ranks #5 of 19 cities in Jujuy 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 La Quiaca 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 La Quiaca 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 La Quiaca and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack La Quiaca against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Jujuy city rankings

🌎 Beyond La Quiaca: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to La Quiaca and the countries closest to La Quiaca 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 La Quiaca, 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 La Quiaca at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through La Quiaca

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 La Quiaca MapView the La Quiaca map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ La Quiaca Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Jujuy OverviewExplore the Jujuy 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 La Quiaca

Which cities are closest to La Quiaca?

See the Cities Near To La Quiaca 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 Jujuy by population and density.

How is the distance from La Quiaca to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of La Quiaca 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 La Quiaca 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 La Quiaca 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 La Quiaca 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 La Quiaca?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of La Quiaca. 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 Jujuy city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does La Quiaca compare in size to the cities near it?

La Quiaca ranks #5 of 19 cities in Jujuy 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 La Quiaca?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to La Quiaca is Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA), about 111 km (69 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.