Current Date And Time In Santa Cruz do Escalvado, Brazil
Friday, 14 August 2026
16:47:42 BRT
State: Minas Gerais
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 4,673
District: Santa Cruz do Escalvado
Find cities, states and countries closest to Santa Cruz do Escalvado in Minas Gerais, 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 Santa Cruz do Escalvado.
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 do Escalvado from our regional database:
| State / Region | Minas Gerais |
| District | Santa Cruz do Escalvado |
| Total Population | 4,673 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -20.2361° N |
| Center Longitude | -42.8139° E |
| Elevation | 410 m (1,345 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population Rank in Minas Gerais | #634 of 849 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Abre Campo | 22 | 36 | 19 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Acaiaca | 23 | 37 | 20 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Alvinópolis | 18 | 28 | 15 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Amparo do Serra | 19 | 30 | 16 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Barra Longa | 15 | 24 | 13 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Diogo de Vasconcelos | 30 | 49 | 26 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Dionísio | 27 | 44 | 24 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Dom Silvério | 11 | 18 | 10 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Guaraciaba | 26 | 42 | 23 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Jequeri | 18 | 29 | 16 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Oratórios | 13 | 22 | 12 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Pedra do Anta | 26 | 41 | 22 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Piedade de Ponte Nova | 5 | 8 | 5 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Ponte Nova | 14 | 22 | 12 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Raul Soares | 25 | 41 | 22 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Minas Gerais (home state of Santa Cruz do Escalvado), 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 | 745 | 1,198 | 647 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bahia | 481 | 774 | 417 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Espírito Santo | 244 | 393 | 212 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Federal District | 309 | 498 | 269 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Goiás | 399 | 643 | 347 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Paraná | 731 | 1,177 | 635 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Pernambuco | 779 | 1,254 | 677 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Piauí | 665 | 1,070 | 578 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Rio de Janeiro | 346 | 557 | 301 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Santa Catarina | 716 | 1,152 | 622 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Brazil, with aerial distance and compass direction from Santa Cruz do Escalvado'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) | ↑ |
| 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) | ↑ |
| 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 Santa Cruz do Escalvado. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Santa Cruz do Escalvado (You) | Minas Gerais | 4,673 | — | — |
| Piedade de Ponte Nova | Minas Gerais | 3,976 | 8.4 | E |
| Rio Doce | Minas Gerais | 2,484 | 8.6 | W |
| Sem-Peixe | Minas Gerais | 2,433 | 14.4 | N |
| Urucânia | Minas Gerais | 10,600 | 14.9 | SSE |
| Rio Casca | Minas Gerais | 12,789 | 17.0 | E |
| Dom Silvério | Minas Gerais | 5,228 | 18.2 | WNW |
| Oratórios | Minas Gerais | 4,917 | 21.6 | S |
| Ponte Nova | Minas Gerais | 57,776 | 22.3 | SSW |
| Santo Antônio do Grama | Minas Gerais | 4,229 | 23.1 | ESE |
| Barra Longa | Minas Gerais | 5,666 | 24.3 | WSW |
How does Santa Cruz do Escalvado rank within Minas Gerais? 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 do Escalvado appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte | 2,721,564 |
| Contagem | 627,123 |
| Juiz de Fora | 573,285 |
| Uberlândia | 563,536 |
| Montes Claros | 414,240 |
| Betim | 384,000 |
| Uberaba | 337,836 |
| Ribeirão das Neves | 329,794 |
| Governador Valadares | 250,878 |
| Divinópolis | 231,091 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Goiabeira | 112.44 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Goiabeira | 25.17 |
Usiminas Airport IATA: IPN 92 km (57 mi) from Santa Cruz do Escalvado |
Santa Cruz do Escalvado sits inside Minas Gerais, Brazil and ranks #634 of 849 cities in Minas Gerais 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 do Escalvado and the countries closest to Santa Cruz do Escalvado 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 Santa Cruz do Escalvado, 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 do Escalvado at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Minas Gerais, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Santa Cruz do Escalvado — 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 do Escalvado 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 Minas Gerais 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 do Escalvado 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 do Escalvado 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 do Escalvado 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 do Escalvado 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 do Escalvado. 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 Minas Gerais city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Santa Cruz do Escalvado ranks #634 of 849 cities in Minas Gerais 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 do Escalvado is Usiminas Airport (IPN), about 92 km (57 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.