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Viacha, La Paz Department, Bolivia – Bolivia Flag

Current Date And Time In Viacha, Bolivia

Friday, 14 August 2026
13:38:29 BOT
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 86,218
District: Provincia Ingavi

📍 Cities Near To Viacha


Find cities, states and countries closest to Viacha in La Paz Department, Bolivia 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 Viacha.

📍 Viacha 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 Viacha from our regional database:

State / RegionLa Paz Department
DistrictProvincia Ingavi
Total Population86,218
Land Area4.70 km²
Population Density18,344.26 / km²
Center Latitude-16.65° N
Center Longitude-68.3° E
Elevation3,870 m (12,697 ft)
UTC Time Zone-04:00
Population Rank in La Paz Department#2 of 31
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Achacachi Achacachi49 79 42
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Achocalla Achocalla11 18 10
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Acora Acora110 177 95
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Amantaní Amantaní116 187 101
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Amarete Amarete108 173 94
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Anapia Anapia43 70 38
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ayrampuni Ayrampuni152 244 132
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Batallas Batallas29 46 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Belen Belen70 113 61
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Campamento Colquiri Campamento Colquiri93 150 81
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Capachica Capachica123 198 107
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Capaso Capaso102 165 89
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Caracollo Caracollo99 159 86
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Caranavi Caranavi74 120 65
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Caritamaya Caritamaya106 171 92
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Viacha


States and regions closest to La Paz Department (home state of Viacha), 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 Apurímac Department Apurímac Department313 504 272
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Arequipa Arequipa220 354 191
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Arica y Parinacota Region Arica y Parinacota Region250 403 217
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ayacucho Ayacucho404 651 351
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Beni Department Beni Department234 377 203
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Chuquisaca Department Chuquisaca Department446 719 388
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cochabamba Cochabamba265 426 230
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cuzco Department Cuzco Department219 352 190
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Madre de Dios Madre de Dios276 445 240
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Moquegua Department Moquegua Department208 336 181
Southwest (SW)

🌎 Countries Near To Viacha


Countries bordering or closest to Bolivia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Viacha'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 Brazil Brazil790 1,272 686
East (E)
National Flag Of Chile Chile1,426 2,295 1,238
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ecuador Ecuador1,408 2,267 1,223
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay596 960 518
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Peru Peru912 1,468 792
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay1,224 1,969 1,063
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Viacha. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in La Paz Department, Bolivia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Viacha (You)La Paz Department86,218
LajaLa Paz Department18,02315.7NW
AchocallaLa Paz Department19,58318.0ENE
La PazLa Paz Department2,004,65223.1NE
MecapacaLa Paz Department13,28930.1E
PucaraniLa Paz Department5,32533.7NW
TiahuanacoLa Paz Department3,03741.9WNW
BatallasLa Paz Department2,59746.2NNW
HuarinaLa Paz Department1,61660.3NNW
HuatajataLa Paz Department3,70065.0NW
AnapiaPuno69.8WNW

🏆 La Paz Department City Rankings

How does Viacha rank within La Paz Department? 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 Viacha appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
La Paz2,004,652
Viacha ⭐86,218
Caranavi45,747
Achocalla19,583
Laja18,023
Mecapaca13,289
Patacamaya12,260
Achacachi8,447
Copacabana6,000
Ixiamas5,625

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Copacabana346.54
La Paz187.24
Viacha ⭐4.70

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Viacha ⭐18,344.26
La Paz10,706.32
Copacabana17.31
✈️ Nearest Airport
El Alto International Airport
IATA: LPB
20 km (12 mi) from Viacha
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 La Paz Department Cities
Viacha ranks #2 of 31 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Viacha Sits on the Map

Viacha sits inside La Paz Department, Bolivia and ranks #2 of 31 cities in La Paz Department 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 Viacha 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 Viacha 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 Viacha and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Viacha against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and La Paz Department city rankings

🌎 Beyond Viacha: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Viacha and the countries closest to Viacha by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Bolivia. 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 Viacha, 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 Viacha at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Viacha

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Viacha

Which cities are closest to Viacha?

See the Cities Near To Viacha 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 La Paz Department by population and density.

How is the distance from Viacha to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Viacha ranks #2 of 31 cities in La Paz Department 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 Viacha?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Viacha is El Alto International Airport (LPB), about 20 km (12 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.