Current Date And Time In Presidente Vargas, Brazil
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:14:00 BRT
State: Maranhão
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 10,549
District: Presidente Vargas
Find cities, states and countries closest to Presidente Vargas in Maranhão, 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 Presidente Vargas.
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 Presidente Vargas from our regional database:
| State / Region | Maranhão |
| District | Presidente Vargas |
| Total Population | 10,549 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -3.4069° N |
| Center Longitude | -44.0239° E |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population Rank in Maranhão | #166 of 218 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Afonso Cunha | 70 | 112 | 60 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Alcântara | 74 | 120 | 65 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Aldeias Altas | 93 | 149 | 80 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Altamira do Maranhão | 112 | 181 | 98 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Alto Alegre do Maranhão | 63 | 101 | 55 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Anajatuba | 42 | 68 | 37 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Anapurus | 65 | 105 | 57 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Arari | 52 | 84 | 45 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Atins | 106 | 170 | 92 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Axixá | 39 | 63 | 34 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bacabal | 77 | 124 | 67 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Bacabeira | 36 | 58 | 31 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bacurituba | 69 | 111 | 60 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Barreirinhas | 94 | 151 | 82 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Bela Vista do Maranhão | 88 | 141 | 76 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Maranhão (home state of Presidente Vargas), 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 | 679 | 1,093 | 590 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Amapá | 632 | 1,017 | 549 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bahia | 528 | 849 | 458 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Brokopondo District | 943 | 1,517 | 818 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ceará | 433 | 697 | 376 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Guyane | 811 | 1,305 | 704 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Pará | 494 | 796 | 429 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Paraíba | 624 | 1,004 | 542 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Pernambuco | 647 | 1,041 | 561 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Piauí | 279 | 449 | 242 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Brazil, with aerial distance and compass direction from Presidente Vargas'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 | ||
| Bolivia | 790 | 1,272 | 686 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| French Guiana | 1,258 | 2,025 | 1,092 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Guyana | 1,404 | 2,259 | 1,219 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Paraguay | 765 | 1,232 | 665 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Suriname | 1,285 | 2,069 | 1,116 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Uruguay | 1,286 | 2,070 | 1,117 | South (S) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Presidente Vargas. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Maranhão, Brazil.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidente Vargas (You) | Maranhão | 10,549 | — | — |
| Nina Rodrigues | Maranhão | 14,176 | 14.7 | ESE |
| Vargem Grande | Maranhão | 43,261 | 19.3 | SE |
| Itapecuru Mirim | Maranhão | 60,440 | 37.2 | W |
| Pirapemas | Maranhão | 17,714 | 41.9 | SSW |
| Santa Rita | Maranhão | 37,035 | 44.8 | NW |
| Cantanhede | Maranhão | 24,303 | 46.5 | WSW |
| Cachoeira Grande | Maranhão | — | 53.2 | N |
| Presidente Juscelino | Maranhão | 11,356 | 53.5 | N |
| Santa Rita | Maranhão | 13,224 | 53.9 | SSE |
| São Benedito do Rio Preto | Maranhão | 18,364 | 55.6 | E |
How does Presidente Vargas rank within Maranhão? 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 Presidente Vargas appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| São Luís | 917,237 |
| São José de Ribamar | 244,579 |
| Imperatriz | 218,106 |
| Timon | 174,465 |
| Caxias | 156,973 |
| Paço do Lumiar | 145,643 |
| Codó | 114,275 |
| Açailândia | 106,550 |
| Bacabal | 103,711 |
| Balsas | 101,767 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport IATA: SLZ 94 km (59 mi) from Presidente Vargas |
Presidente Vargas sits inside Maranhão, Brazil and ranks #166 of 218 cities in Maranhão 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 Presidente Vargas and the countries closest to Presidente Vargas 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 Presidente Vargas, 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 Presidente Vargas at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Maranhão, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Presidente Vargas — 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 Presidente Vargas 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 Maranhão by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Presidente Vargas 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 Presidente Vargas 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 Presidente Vargas 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 Presidente Vargas 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 Presidente Vargas. 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 Maranhão city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Presidente Vargas ranks #166 of 218 cities in Maranhão 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 Presidente Vargas is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ), about 94 km (59 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.