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Colchani, Potosí Department, Bolivia – Bolivia Flag

Current Date And Time In Colchani, Bolivia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:02:53 BOT
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 11,988

📍 Cities Near To Colchani


Find cities, states and countries closest to Colchani in Potosí 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 Colchani.

📍 Colchani 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 Colchani from our regional database:

State / RegionPotosí Department
Total Population11,988
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-20.3° N
Center Longitude-66.9333° E
Elevation3,668 m (12,035 ft)
UTC Time Zone-04:00
Population Rank in Potosí Department#6 of 14
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Andamarca Andamarca112 179 97
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Atocha Atocha64 102 55
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Betanzos Betanzos109 176 95
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Challapata Challapata97 156 84
North (N)
National Flag Of Chaunaca Chaunaca130 210 113
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Colquechaca Colquechaca126 203 109
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cruz de Machacamarca Cruz de Machacamarca138 221 119
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Huachacalla Huachacalla135 218 118
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Lintaca Lintaca108 174 94
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Maragua Maragua131 210 114
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ollagüe Ollagüe107 172 93
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Piocera Piocera146 236 127
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Pocpo Pocpo144 231 125
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Porco Porco61 99 53
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Potolo Potolo128 206 111
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Colchani


States and regions closest to Potosí Department (home state of Colchani), 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 Antofagasta302 485 262
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Arequipa Arequipa416 670 362
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Arica y Parinacota Region Arica y Parinacota Region214 344 186
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chuquisaca Department Chuquisaca Department189 305 164
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cochabamba Cochabamba233 376 203
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Jujuy Jujuy149 240 129
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of La Paz Department La Paz Department395 636 343
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Moquegua Department Moquegua Department365 587 317
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Oruro Oruro183 295 159
North (N)
National Flag Of Puno Puno385 620 335
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Colchani


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Colchani (You)Potosí Department11,988
UyuniPotosí Department10,29321.0SSE
PorcoPotosí Department5,95998.7SSE
AtochaPotosí Department1,833102.4SE
Santa BárbaraPotosí Department2,434114.7SE
Santiago de HuariOruro144.1N
Santiago de CotagaitaPotosí Department1,904144.4ESE
PotosíPotosí Department141,251146.8ENE
ChallapataOruro8,016156.4N
OllagüeAntofagasta199171.5SW
LintacaChuquisaca Department174.5ESE

🏆 Potosí Department City Rankings

How does Colchani rank within Potosí 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 Colchani appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Potosí141,251
Villazón30,253
Llallagua28,069
Tupiza22,233
Ckochas14,338
Colchani ⭐11,988
Uyuni10,293
Uncía8,902
Porco5,959
Betanzos4,847

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Potosí118.22

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Potosí1,194.81
✈️ Nearest Airport
Joya Andina International Airport
IATA: UYU
18 km (11 mi) from Colchani
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 Potosí Department Cities
Colchani ranks #6 of 14 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Colchani Sits on the Map

Colchani sits inside Potosí Department, Bolivia and ranks #6 of 14 cities in Potosí 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 Colchani 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 Colchani 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 Colchani and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Colchani against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Potosí Department city rankings

🌎 Beyond Colchani: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Colchani

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Colchani?

See the Cities Near To Colchani 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 Potosí Department by population and density.

How is the distance from Colchani to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Colchani ranks #6 of 14 cities in Potosí 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 Colchani?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Colchani is Joya Andina International Airport (UYU), about 18 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.