Current Date And Time In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Friday, 14 August 2026
17:46:02 BOT
State: Santa Cruz Department
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 1,831,434
Find cities, states and countries closest to Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra from our regional database:
| State / Region | Santa Cruz Department |
| Total Population | 1,831,434 |
| Land Area | 535.00 km² |
| Population Density | 3,423.24 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -17.7863° N |
| Center Longitude | -63.1812° E |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population Rank in Santa Cruz Department | #1 of 41 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Cotoca | 9 | 14 | 8 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Cotoca | 23 | 37 | 20 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| El Torno | 20 | 32 | 17 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Jorochito | 25 | 40 | 21 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| La Bélgica | 16 | 27 | 14 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Limoncito | 22 | 36 | 19 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Los Negros | 17 | 27 | 15 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Paurito | 17 | 27 | 15 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Puearto Pailas | 26 | 41 | 22 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Puerto Pailas | 27 | 43 | 23 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| San Julian | 21 | 33 | 18 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Santa Fe | 13 | 20 | 11 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Santa Rita | 18 | 29 | 16 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Warnes | 19 | 30 | 16 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Santa Cruz Department (home state of Santa Cruz de la Sierra), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alto Paraguay | 287 | 462 | 249 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Beni Department | 259 | 417 | 225 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Boquerón Department | 353 | 568 | 306 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Chuquisaca Department | 264 | 425 | 229 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Cochabamba | 232 | 373 | 201 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Jujuy | 490 | 789 | 426 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Mato Grosso | 444 | 715 | 386 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Oruro | 341 | 549 | 296 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Pando | 527 | 848 | 458 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Potosí Department | 419 | 674 | 364 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Bolivia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Santa Cruz de la Sierra's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Brazil | 790 | 1,272 | 686 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Chile | 1,426 | 2,295 | 1,238 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Ecuador | 1,408 | 2,267 | 1,223 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Paraguay | 596 | 960 | 518 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Peru | 912 | 1,468 | 792 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Uruguay | 1,224 | 1,969 | 1,063 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Santa Cruz de la Sierra. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra (You) | Santa Cruz Department | 1,831,434 | — | — |
| Cotoca | Santa Cruz Department | 18,347 | 14.3 | ESE |
| Santa Fe | Santa Cruz Department | — | 20.2 | SE |
| La Bélgica | Santa Cruz Department | 5,501 | 26.5 | N |
| Los Negros | Santa Cruz Department | 3,046 | 27.3 | WNW |
| Paurito | Santa Cruz Department | 2,191 | 27.5 | ESE |
| Santa Rita | Santa Cruz Department | 2,444 | 29.4 | SW |
| Warnes | Santa Cruz Department | 22,036 | 30.1 | N |
| El Torno | Santa Cruz Department | 15,543 | 32.3 | SW |
| San Julian | Santa Cruz Department | 7,706 | 33.3 | E |
| Limoncito | Santa Cruz Department | 3,622 | 35.7 | SW |
How does Santa Cruz de la Sierra rank within Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra ⭐ | 1,831,434 |
| Montero | 88,616 |
| Camiri | 27,961 |
| San Ignacio de Velasco | 23,569 |
| Warnes | 22,036 |
| Ascención de Guarayos | 18,816 |
| Cotoca | 18,347 |
| Villa Yapacaní | 18,187 |
| El Torno | 15,543 |
| Ascensión | 14,429 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra ⭐ | 535.00 |
| Montero | 280.00 |
| Pailón | 10.16 |
| Cotoca | 8.35 |
| Cotoca | 8.35 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra ⭐ | 3,423.24 |
| Cotoca | 2,197.25 |
| Pailón | 915.75 |
| Montero | 316.49 |
El Trompillo Airport IATA: SRZ 3 km (2 mi) from Santa Cruz de la Sierra |
Santa Cruz de la Sierra sits inside Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia and ranks #1 of 41 cities in Santa Cruz 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Santa Cruz de la Sierra and the countries closest to Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Santa Cruz Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Santa Cruz de la Sierra — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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 Santa Cruz Department by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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.
It's the bearing from Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. 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 Santa Cruz Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra ranks #1 of 41 cities in Santa Cruz Department by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Santa Cruz de la Sierra is El Trompillo Airport (SRZ), about 3 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.