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São Tomás de Aquino, Minas Gerais, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In São Tomás de Aquino, Brazil

Friday, 14 August 2026
18:40:37 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 6,740
District: São Tomás de Aquino

📍 Cities Near To São Tomás de Aquino


Find cities, states and countries closest to São Tomás de Aquino 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 São Tomás de Aquino.

📍 São Tomás de Aquino 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 São Tomás de Aquino from our regional database:

State / RegionMinas Gerais
DistrictSão Tomás de Aquino
Total Population6,740
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-20.7844° N
Center Longitude-47.0981° E
Elevation983 m (3,225 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00 to -02:00
Population Rank in Minas Gerais#490 of 849
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Altinópolis Altinópolis24 39 21
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Capetinga Capetinga12 19 10
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cássia Cássia18 29 16
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Claraval Claraval29 47 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cristais Paulista Cristais Paulista33 54 29
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Fortaleza de Minas Fortaleza de Minas25 40 22
East (E)
National Flag Of Franca Franca26 42 23
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ibiraci Ibiraci22 36 19
North (N)
National Flag Of Itamogi Itamogi21 33 18
South (S)
National Flag Of Itaú de Minas Itaú de Minas23 36 20
East (E)
National Flag Of Itirapuã Itirapuã13 20 11
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Jacuí Jacuí28 45 24
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Patrocínio Paulista Patrocínio Paulista16 25 13
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Pratápolis Pratápolis16 25 14
East (E)
National Flag Of Restinga Restinga28 45 24
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To São Tomás de Aquino


States and regions closest to Minas Gerais (home state of São Tomás de Aquino), 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 Alagoas Alagoas745 1,198 647
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bahia Bahia481 774 417
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Espírito Santo Espírito Santo244 393 212
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Federal District Federal District309 498 269
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Goiás Goiás399 643 347
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Paraná Paraná731 1,177 635
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Pernambuco Pernambuco779 1,254 677
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Piauí Piauí665 1,070 578
North (N)
National Flag Of Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro346 557 301
South (S)
National Flag Of Santa Catarina Santa Catarina716 1,152 622
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To São Tomás de Aquino


Countries bordering or closest to Brazil, with aerial distance and compass direction from São Tomás de Aquino'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 São Tomás de Aquino. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
São Tomás de Aquino (You)Minas Gerais6,740
São Sebastião do ParaísoMinas Gerais71,79618.4SE
CapetingaMinas Gerais6,56219.2NNE
ItirapuãSão Paulo5,77920.3NW
Patrocínio PaulistaSão Paulo14,51225.0NW
PratápolisMinas Gerais8,40625.1E
CássiaMinas Gerais17,15528.9NE
ItamogiMinas Gerais10,77033.1S
Santo Antônio da AlegriaSão Paulo6,77534.1S
IbiraciMinas Gerais10,94835.9N
Itaú de MinasMinas Gerais14,40636.3E

🏆 Minas Gerais City Rankings

How does São Tomás de Aquino 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 São Tomás de Aquino appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Belo Horizonte2,721,564
Contagem627,123
Juiz de Fora573,285
Uberlândia563,536
Montes Claros414,240
Betim384,000
Uberaba337,836
Ribeirão das Neves329,794
Governador Valadares250,878
Divinópolis231,091

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Goiabeira112.44

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Goiabeira25.17
✈️ Nearest Airport
Leite Lopes Airport
IATA: RAO
80 km (50 mi) from São Tomás de Aquino
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 Minas Gerais Cities
São Tomás de Aquino ranks #490 of 849 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to São Tomás de Aquino? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where São Tomás de Aquino Sits on the Map

São Tomás de Aquino sits inside Minas Gerais, Brazil and ranks #490 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.

📏 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 São Tomás de Aquino 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 São Tomás de Aquino 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 São Tomás de Aquino and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack São Tomás de Aquino against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Minas Gerais city rankings

🌎 Beyond São Tomás de Aquino: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to São Tomás de Aquino and the countries closest to São Tomás de Aquino 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 São Tomás de Aquino, 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 São Tomás de Aquino at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through São Tomás de Aquino

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 São Tomás de Aquino MapView the São Tomás de Aquino map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ São Tomás de Aquino Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Minas Gerais OverviewExplore the Minas Gerais 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 São Tomás de Aquino

Which cities are closest to São Tomás de Aquino?

See the Cities Near To São Tomás de Aquino 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.

How is the distance from São Tomás de Aquino to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of São Tomás de Aquino. 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.

How does São Tomás de Aquino compare in size to the cities near it?

São Tomás de Aquino ranks #490 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to São Tomás de Aquino?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to São Tomás de Aquino is Leite Lopes Airport (RAO), about 80 km (50 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.