
Find cities, states and countries closest to Santana do Acaraú in Ceará, 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 Santana do Acaraú.
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 Santana do Acaraú from our regional database:
| State / Region | Ceará |
| District | Santana do Acaraú |
| Total Population | 30,628 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -3.4606° N |
| Center Longitude | -40.2122° E |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population Rank in Ceará | #65 of 188 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Alcântaras | 25 | 40 | 21 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Amontada | 27 | 44 | 24 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Forquilha | 24 | 38 | 20 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Marco | 24 | 38 | 21 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Massapê | 10 | 16 | 9 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Meruoca | 18 | 28 | 15 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Miraíma | 18 | 29 | 16 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Morrinhos | 17 | 27 | 15 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Senador Sá | 19 | 30 | 16 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Sobral | 18 | 29 | 16 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Uruoca | 26 | 42 | 22 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Ceará (home state of Santana do Acaraú), 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 | ||
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| Alagoas | 331 | 532 | 287 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bahia | 430 | 692 | 373 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Federal District | 922 | 1,483 | 800 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Goiás | 980 | 1,578 | 851 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Maranhão | 433 | 697 | 376 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Paraíba | 212 | 341 | 184 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Pernambuco | 281 | 452 | 244 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Piauí | 329 | 529 | 285 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Rio Grande do Norte | 163 | 262 | 141 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Sergipe | 379 | 611 | 329 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Brazil, with aerial distance and compass direction from Santana do Acaraú'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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| Bolivia | 790 | 1,272 | 686 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| French Guiana | 1,258 | 2,025 | 1,092 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Guyana | 1,404 | 2,259 | 1,219 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Paraguay | 765 | 1,232 | 665 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Suriname | 1,285 | 2,069 | 1,116 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Uruguay | 1,286 | 2,070 | 1,117 | South (S) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Santana do Acaraú. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Ceará, Brazil.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Santana do Acaraú (You) | Ceará | 30,628 | — | — |
| Massapê | Ceará | 37,697 | 16.1 | WSW |
| Morrinhos | Ceará | 22,753 | 27.5 | NNE |
| Meruoca | Ceará | 15,157 | 28.4 | WSW |
| Sobral | Ceará | 203,023 | 29.4 | SSW |
| Miraíma | Ceará | 14,196 | 29.5 | ESE |
| Senador Sá | Ceará | 7,262 | 30.4 | WNW |
| Forquilha | Ceará | 24,173 | 37.9 | S |
| Marco | Ceará | 25,799 | 38.1 | N |
| Alcântaras | Ceará | 11,369 | 39.7 | WSW |
| Uruoca | Ceará | 13,746 | 41.6 | WNW |
How does Santana do Acaraú rank within Ceará? 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 Santana do Acaraú appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2,400,000 |
| Caucaia | 355,679 |
| Maracanaú | 234,509 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 225,230 |
| Sobral | 203,023 |
| Itapipoca | 131,123 |
| Crato | 131,050 |
| Maranguape | 105,093 |
| Iguatu | 98,064 |
| Quixadá | 84,168 |
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Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport IATA: JJD 64 km (40 mi) from Santana do Acaraú |
Santana do Acaraú sits inside Ceará, Brazil and ranks #65 of 188 cities in Ceará 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 Santana do Acaraú and the countries closest to Santana do Acaraú 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Santana do Acaraú, 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 Santana do Acaraú at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Ceará, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Santana do Acaraú — 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 Santana do Acaraú 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 Ceará by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Santana do Acaraú 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 Santana do Acaraú 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 Santana do Acaraú 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 Santana do Acaraú 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 Santana do Acaraú. 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 Ceará city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Santana do Acaraú ranks #65 of 188 cities in Ceará 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 Santana do Acaraú is Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD), about 64 km (40 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.