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Río Bueno, Los Ríos Region, Chile – Chile Flag

Current Date And Time In Río Bueno, Chile

Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:19:18 CLT
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 31,366
District: Provincia del Ranco

📍 Cities Near To Río Bueno


Find cities, states and countries closest to Río Bueno in Los Ríos 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 Río Bueno.

📍 Río Bueno 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 Río Bueno from our regional database:

State / RegionLos Ríos Region
DistrictProvincia del Ranco
Total Population31,366
Land Area5.90 km²
Population Density5,316.27 / km²
Center Latitude-40.3349° N
Center Longitude-72.9556° E
Elevation61 m (200 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00 to -04:00
Population Rank in Los Ríos Region#3 of 12
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ancud Ancud115 185 100
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Calbuco Calbuco100 161 87
South (S)
National Flag Of Cochamó Cochamó87 140 76
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Corral Corral40 64 35
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cunco Cunco109 175 94
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cunco Cunco109 175 94
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Curarrehue Curarrehue99 159 86
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Curarrehue Curarrehue99 159 86
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Freire Freire97 156 84
North (N)
National Flag Of Freire Freire97 156 84
North (N)
National Flag Of Fresia Fresia62 99 53
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Futrono Futrono33 54 29
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gorbea Gorbea86 139 75
North (N)
National Flag Of Gorbea Gorbea87 139 75
North (N)
National Flag Of La Ensenada La Ensenada64 103 56
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Río Bueno


States and regions closest to Los Ríos Region (home state of Río Bueno), 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 Araucania Araucania89 143 77
North (N)
National Flag Of Aysén Aysén425 684 369
South (S)
National Flag Of Biobio Biobio193 310 167
North (N)
National Flag Of Chubut Chubut286 460 248
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of La Pampa La Pampa420 676 365
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Los Lagos Region Los Lagos Region117 188 102
South (S)
National Flag Of Maule Region Maule Region328 528 285
North (N)
National Flag Of Mendoza Mendoza543 873 471
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Neuquen Neuquen244 393 212
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Ñuble Ñuble244 393 212
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Río Bueno


Countries bordering or closest to Chile, with aerial distance and compass direction from Río Bueno'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 Argentina Argentina476 766 413
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bolivia Bolivia1,426 2,295 1,238
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Falkland Islands Falkland Islands1,261 2,030 1,095
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay1,153 1,855 1,001
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay927 1,493 805
East (E)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Río Bueno. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Los Ríos Region, Chile.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Río Bueno (You)Los Ríos Region31,366
La UniónLos Ríos Region26,29811.7WNW
PaillacoLos Ríos Region19,08830.4NNE
OsornoLos Lagos Region135,77330.5SSW
Santa RosaLos Ríos Region1,00037.9ENE
PuyehueLos Ríos Region3,93246.9SE
FutronoLos Ríos Region13,73653.5ENE
Las GaviotasLos Ríos Region1,50055.7NNW
Villa EuropaLos Ríos Region95060.1NNW
Las AnimasLos Ríos Region30,00062.6NNW
ValdiviaLos Ríos Region133,41962.9NNW

🏆 Los Ríos Region City Rankings

How does Río Bueno rank within Los Ríos 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 Río Bueno appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Valdivia133,419
Panguipulli32,525
Río Bueno ⭐31,366
Las Animas30,000
La Unión26,298
Paillaco19,088
Futrono13,736
Corral5,084
Puyehue3,932
Las Gaviotas1,500

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
La Unión2,137.00
Valdivia45.85
Río Bueno ⭐5.90
Panguipulli5.24

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Panguipulli6,207.06
Río Bueno ⭐5,316.27
Valdivia2,909.90
La Unión12.31
✈️ Nearest Airport
Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport
IATA: ZOS
32 km (20 mi) from Río Bueno
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 Los Ríos Region Cities
Río Bueno ranks #3 of 12 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Río Bueno? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Río Bueno Sits on the Map

Río Bueno sits inside Los Ríos Region, Chile and ranks #3 of 12 cities in Los Ríos 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.

📏 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 Río Bueno 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 Río Bueno 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 Río Bueno and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Río Bueno against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Los Ríos Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Río Bueno: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Río Bueno and the countries closest to Río Bueno 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Río Bueno, 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 Río Bueno at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Río Bueno

If you're stringing together stops in Los Ríos Region, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Río Bueno — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Río Bueno MapView the Río Bueno map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Río Bueno Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Los Ríos Region OverviewExplore the Los Ríos Region state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Chile Country DataGet complete Chile data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Río Bueno

Which cities are closest to Río Bueno?

See the Cities Near To Río Bueno 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 Los Ríos Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Río Bueno to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Río Bueno 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 Río Bueno 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 Río Bueno 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 Río Bueno 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 Río Bueno?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Río Bueno. 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 Los Ríos Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Río Bueno compare in size to the cities near it?

Río Bueno ranks #3 of 12 cities in Los Ríos Region 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 Río Bueno?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Río Bueno is Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert Airport (ZOS), about 32 km (20 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.