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Santa Maria da Boa Vista, Pernambuco, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Santa Maria da Boa Vista, Brazil

Saturday, 05 September 2026
11:31:29 BRT
State: Pernambuco
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 40,578
District: Santa Maria da Boa Vista

📍 Cities Near To Santa Maria da Boa Vista


Find cities, states and countries closest to Santa Maria da Boa Vista in Pernambuco, 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 Maria da Boa Vista.

📍 Santa Maria da Boa Vista 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 Santa Maria da Boa Vista from our regional database:

State / RegionPernambuco
DistrictSanta Maria da Boa Vista
Total Population40,578
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-8.8078° N
Center Longitude-39.8256° E
Elevation351 m (1,152 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00 to -02:00
Population Rank in Pernambuco#44 of 188
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abaiara Abaiara113 182 98
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Abaré Abaré49 79 43
East (E)
National Flag Of Acauã Acauã95 153 83
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Afrânio Afrânio83 134 72
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Alegrete do Piauí Alegrete do Piauí129 208 112
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Andorinha Andorinha106 171 92
South (S)
National Flag Of Araripe Araripe112 181 97
North (N)
National Flag Of Araripina Araripina97 156 84
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Barbalha Barbalha109 176 95
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Belém de São Francisco Belém de São Francisco59 95 51
East (E)
National Flag Of Belém do Piauí Belém do Piauí126 203 110
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Betânia do Piauí Betânia do Piauí80 129 70
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bodocó Bodocó72 115 62
North (N)
National Flag Of Bonito de Santa Fé Bonito de Santa Fé137 220 119
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Brejinho Brejinho107 172 93
East (E)

🏳️ States Near To Santa Maria da Boa Vista


States and regions closest to Pernambuco (home state of Santa Maria da Boa Vista), 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 Alagoas54 86 47
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bahia Bahia345 555 299
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ceará Ceará281 452 244
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Espírito Santo Espírito Santo751 1,208 652
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Federal District Federal District884 1,423 768
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Maranhão Maranhão647 1,041 561
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Minas Gerais Minas Gerais779 1,254 677
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Paraíba Paraíba109 176 95
North (N)
National Flag Of Piauí Piauí426 686 370
West (W)
National Flag Of Rio Grande do Norte Rio Grande do Norte236 379 205
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Santa Maria da Boa Vista


Countries bordering or closest to Brazil, with aerial distance and compass direction from Santa Maria da Boa Vista'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 Santa Maria da Boa Vista. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Pernambuco, Brazil.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Santa Maria da Boa Vista (You)Pernambuco40,578
CuraçáBahia34,18022.3SSW
OrocóPernambuco13,61332.7NE
Lagoa GrandePernambuco24,08853.4WSW
CabrobóPernambuco31,74665.4ENE
AbaréBahia17,63978.8E
Terra NovaPernambuco8,92081.1NE
ChorrochóBahia10,57982.4ESE
Santa CruzPernambuco84.2NW
ParnamirimPernambuco18,61284.3NNE
MacururéBahia7,25693.4ESE

🏆 Pernambuco City Rankings

How does Santa Maria da Boa Vista rank within Pernambuco? 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 Maria da Boa Vista appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Recife1,653,461
Jaboatão702,621
Jaboatão dos Guararapes644,037
Caruaru402,290
Petrolina386,791
Olinda366,754
Paulista342,167
Cabo de Santo Agostinho216,969
Camaragibe155,771
Garanhuns151,064

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA: PNZ
102 km (64 mi) from Santa Maria da Boa Vista
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 Pernambuco Cities
Santa Maria da Boa Vista ranks #44 of 188 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Santa Maria da Boa Vista? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Santa Maria da Boa Vista Sits on the Map

Santa Maria da Boa Vista sits inside Pernambuco, Brazil and ranks #44 of 188 cities in Pernambuco 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 Santa Maria da Boa Vista 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 Santa Maria da Boa Vista 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 Santa Maria da Boa Vista and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Santa Maria da Boa Vista against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Pernambuco city rankings

🌎 Beyond Santa Maria da Boa Vista: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Santa Maria da Boa Vista and the countries closest to Santa Maria da Boa Vista 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 Santa Maria da Boa Vista, 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 Maria da Boa Vista at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Santa Maria da Boa Vista

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Santa Maria da Boa Vista MapView the Santa Maria da Boa Vista map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Santa Maria da Boa Vista Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Pernambuco OverviewExplore the Pernambuco 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 Santa Maria da Boa Vista

Which cities are closest to Santa Maria da Boa Vista?

See the Cities Near To Santa Maria da Boa Vista 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 Pernambuco by population and density.

How is the distance from Santa Maria da Boa Vista to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Santa Maria da Boa Vista 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 Maria da Boa Vista 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 Santa Maria da Boa Vista 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 Santa Maria da Boa Vista 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 Santa Maria da Boa Vista?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Santa Maria da Boa Vista. 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 Pernambuco city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Santa Maria da Boa Vista compare in size to the cities near it?

Santa Maria da Boa Vista ranks #44 of 188 cities in Pernambuco 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 Santa Maria da Boa Vista?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Santa Maria da Boa Vista is Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ), about 102 km (64 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.