Current Date And Time In La Higuera, Chile
Sunday, 26 July 2026
02:51:27 CLT
State: Coquimbo Region
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 4,285
District: Provincia de Elqui
Find cities, states and countries closest to La Higuera in Coquimbo Region, Chile 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 La Higuera.
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 La Higuera from our regional database:
| State / Region | Coquimbo Region |
| District | Provincia de Elqui |
| Total Population | 4,285 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -29.512° N |
| Center Longitude | -71.2019° E |
| Elevation | 588 m (1,929 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Population Rank in Coquimbo Region | #13 of 15 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alto del Carmen | 68 | 109 | 59 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Andacollo | 50 | 81 | 44 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Coquimbo | 32 | 51 | 27 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Freirina | 70 | 112 | 60 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Huasco | 72 | 116 | 63 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Hurtado | 62 | 99 | 53 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| La Serena | 27 | 44 | 24 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Monte Patria | 83 | 134 | 72 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Ovalle | 75 | 121 | 65 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Paiguano | 54 | 88 | 47 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Punitaqui | 91 | 147 | 79 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Tranque Lautaro | 128 | 205 | 111 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Vallenar | 70 | 113 | 61 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Vallenar | 89 | 144 | 78 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Vicuña | 47 | 75 | 40 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Coquimbo Region (home state of La Higuera), 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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| Atacama | 211 | 339 | 183 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Catamarca | 335 | 539 | 291 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| La Rioja | 249 | 401 | 216 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Maule Region | 347 | 558 | 301 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Mendoza | 199 | 321 | 173 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| O'Higgins Region | 279 | 449 | 242 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Salta | 517 | 831 | 449 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| San Juan | 151 | 243 | 131 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| San Luis | 324 | 522 | 282 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Santiago Metropolitan | 204 | 328 | 177 | South (S) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Chile, with aerial distance and compass direction from La Higuera's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Argentina | 476 | 766 | 413 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Bolivia | 1,426 | 2,295 | 1,238 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Falkland Islands | 1,261 | 2,030 | 1,095 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Paraguay | 1,153 | 1,855 | 1,001 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Uruguay | 927 | 1,493 | 805 | East (E) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to La Higuera. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Coquimbo Region, Chile.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Higuera (You) | Coquimbo Region | 4,285 | — | — |
| La Serena | Coquimbo Region | 154,521 | 44.1 | S |
| Coquimbo | Coquimbo Region | 161,317 | 50.8 | SSW |
| Vicuña | Coquimbo Region | 27,771 | 74.9 | SE |
| Andacollo | Coquimbo Region | 11,093 | 81.1 | S |
| Paiguano | Coquimbo Region | 4,256 | 87.6 | SE |
| Hurtado | Coquimbo Region | — | 99.0 | SSE |
| Alto del Carmen | Atacama | 5,034 | 108.8 | NE |
| Freirina | Atacama | 6,038 | 112.1 | N |
| Vallenar | Atacama | 44,895 | 112.6 | NNE |
| Huasco | Atacama | 8,977 | 116.3 | N |
How does La Higuera rank within Coquimbo Region? 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 La Higuera appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Coquimbo | 161,317 |
| La Serena | 154,521 |
| Ovalle | 77,138 |
| Vicuña | 27,771 |
| Illapel | 22,816 |
| Los Vilos | 18,275 |
| Monte Patria | 13,945 |
| Combarbalá | 13,605 |
| Salamanca | 13,265 |
| Andacollo | 11,093 |
La Florida Airport IATA: LSC 45 km (28 mi) from La Higuera |
La Higuera sits inside Coquimbo Region, Chile and ranks #13 of 15 cities in Coquimbo Region 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 La Higuera and the countries closest to La Higuera by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Chile. 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 La Higuera, 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 La Higuera at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Coquimbo Region, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from La Higuera — 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 La Higuera 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 Coquimbo Region by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of La Higuera 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 La Higuera 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 La Higuera 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 La Higuera 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 La Higuera. 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 Coquimbo Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.
La Higuera ranks #13 of 15 cities in Coquimbo Region 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 La Higuera is La Florida Airport (LSC), about 45 km (28 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.