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Plácido de Castro, Acre, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Plácido de Castro, Brazil

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
19:43:18 BRT
State: Acre
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 16,560
District: Plácido de Castro

📍 Cities Near To Plácido de Castro


Find cities, states and countries closest to Plácido de Castro in Acre, Brazil 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 Plácido de Castro.

📍 Plácido de Castro 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 Plácido de Castro from our regional database:

State / RegionAcre
DistrictPlácido de Castro
Total Population16,560
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-10.3353° N
Center Longitude-67.1856° E
Elevation136 m (446 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00 to -02:00
Population Rank in Acre#13 of 21
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Acrelândia Acrelândia20 32 17
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Acrelândia Acrelândia41 65 35
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Boca do Acre Boca do Acre110 178 96
North (N)
National Flag Of Brasiléia Brasiléia116 187 101
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bujari Bujari63 101 54
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Capixaba Capixaba37 60 32
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Cobija Cobija118 189 102
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Epitaciolândia Epitaciolândia116 187 101
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Extrema Extrema69 110 60
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Porto Acre Porto Acre57 91 49
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Riberalta Riberalta90 145 78
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Rio Branco Rio Branco49 79 43
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Sena Madureira Sena Madureira134 216 116
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Senador Guiomard Senador Guiomard40 64 34
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Xapuri Xapuri92 148 80
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Plácido de Castro


States and regions closest to Acre (home state of Plácido de Castro), 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 Amazonas Amazonas516 830 448
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Apurímac Department Apurímac Department380 611 330
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ayacucho Ayacucho368 592 319
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Beni Department Beni Department535 861 465
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cuzco Department Cuzco Department343 553 298
South (S)
National Flag Of Huancavelica Huancavelica384 618 333
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Huánuco Department Huánuco Department373 601 324
West (W)
National Flag Of Ica Ica482 776 419
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Junin Junin382 615 332
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Lima region Lima region433 697 376
West-southwest (WSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Plácido de Castro


Countries bordering or closest to Brazil, with aerial distance and compass direction from Plácido de Castro'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 Bolivia Bolivia790 1,272 686
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of French Guiana French Guiana1,258 2,025 1,092
North (N)
National Flag Of Guyana Guyana1,404 2,259 1,219
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay765 1,232 665
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Suriname Suriname1,285 2,069 1,116
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay1,286 2,070 1,117
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Plácido de Castro. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Acre, Brazil.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Plácido de Castro (You)Acre16,560
AcrelândiaAcre32.4NNE
CapixabaAcre10,39259.7WSW
Senador GuiomardAcre23,23663.8WNW
AcrelândiaAcre14,02165.4NNE
Rio BrancoAcre419,45279.2WNW
Porto AcreAcre16,69391.3NNW
BujariAcre12,917101.0WNW
ExtremaRondônia6,176110.4NE
RiberaltaBeni Department99,070144.8ESE
XapuriAcre18,243148.4WSW

🏆 Acre City Rankings

How does Plácido de Castro rank within Acre? 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 Plácido de Castro appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport
IATA: RBR
93 km (58 mi) from Plácido de Castro
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 Acre Cities
Plácido de Castro ranks #13 of 21 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Plácido de Castro? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Plácido de Castro Sits on the Map

Plácido de Castro sits inside Acre, Brazil and ranks #13 of 21 cities in Acre 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 Plácido de Castro 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 Plácido de Castro 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 Plácido de Castro and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Plácido de Castro against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Acre city rankings

🌎 Beyond Plácido de Castro: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Plácido de Castro

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Plácido de Castro

Which cities are closest to Plácido de Castro?

See the Cities Near To Plácido de Castro 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 Acre by population and density.

How is the distance from Plácido de Castro to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Plácido de Castro. 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 Acre city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Plácido de Castro compare in size to the cities near it?

Plácido de Castro ranks #13 of 21 cities in Acre 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 Plácido de Castro?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Plácido de Castro is Rio Branco-Plácido de Castro International Airport (RBR), about 93 km (58 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.