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Montecristo, Bolívar, Colombia – Colombia Flag

Current Date And Time In Montecristo, Colombia

Saturday, 15 August 2026
02:48:23 COT
State: Bolívar
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 13,470
District: Montecristo

📍 Cities Near To Montecristo


Find cities, states and countries closest to Montecristo in Bolívar, Colombia 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 Montecristo.

📍 Montecristo 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 Montecristo from our regional database:

State / RegionBolívar
DistrictMontecristo
Total Population13,470
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude8.2971° N
Center Longitude-74.4733° E
Elevation84 m (276 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
Population Rank in Bolívar#20 of 44
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abrego Abrego87 140 75
East (E)
National Flag Of Achí Achí20 32 17
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Aguachica Aguachica59 94 51
East (E)
National Flag Of Altos del Rosario Altos del Rosario40 65 35
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Amalfi Amalfi104 168 91
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Angostura Angostura114 183 99
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Anorí Anorí96 155 84
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Arenal Arenal38 61 33
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Astrea Astrea90 144 78
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ayapel Ayapel46 73 40
West (W)
National Flag Of Barrancabermeja Barrancabermeja95 153 83
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Barranco de Loba Barranco de Loba51 83 45
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Becerril Becerril127 204 110
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Betulia Betulia126 203 110
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Briceño Briceño110 178 96
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Montecristo


States and regions closest to Bolívar (home state of Montecristo), 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 Antioquia Antioquia198 318 172
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Arauca Department Arauca Department254 409 221
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Atlántico Atlántico151 244 131
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Barinas Barinas260 418 225
East (E)
National Flag Of Bogota D.C. Bogota D.C.274 440 238
South (S)
National Flag Of Boyacá Boyacá227 365 197
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Caldas Department Caldas Department247 398 215
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Casanare Department Casanare Department262 422 228
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cesar Department Cesar Department53 85 46
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chocó Chocó274 440 238
Southwest (SW)

🌎 Countries Near To Montecristo


Countries bordering or closest to Colombia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Montecristo'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 Anguilla Anguilla1,210 1,948 1,051
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Antigua And Barbuda Antigua And Barbuda1,209 1,945 1,050
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Aruba Aruba624 1,004 542
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Barbados Barbados1,169 1,882 1,015
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Belize Belize1,298 2,088 1,127
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba669 1,077 581
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands1,158 1,863 1,006
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands1,121 1,804 974
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Costa Rica Costa Rica740 1,191 643
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Curacao Curacao638 1,027 554
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Montecristo. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Bolívar, Colombia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Montecristo (You)Bolívar13,470
GuarandaSucre Department20.2NNW
San Jacinto del CaucaBolívar27.7W
AchíBolívar8,43431.7NNW
MajagualSucre Department11,13932.1NNW
TiquisioBolívar17,93936.9NE
NechíAntioquia24,06640.2SW
Pueblo NuevoCórdoba9,07553.7W
NorosíBolívar54.3ENE
Santa Rosa del SurBolívar8,90459.1SE
ArenalBolívar5,34661.2ENE

🏆 Bolívar City Rankings

How does Montecristo rank within Bolívar? 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 Montecristo appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Cartagena914,552
Magangué123,982
Turbaco56,171
Arjona50,405
El Carmen de Bolívar47,957
San Pablo37,160
San Juan Nepomuceno34,110
Mompós30,861
Mahates26,075
San Jacinto23,576

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Las Brujas Airport
IATA: CZU
146 km (91 mi) from Montecristo
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 Bolívar Cities
Montecristo ranks #20 of 44 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Montecristo Sits on the Map

Montecristo sits inside Bolívar, Colombia and ranks #20 of 44 cities in Bolívar 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 Montecristo 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 Montecristo 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 Montecristo and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Montecristo against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Bolívar city rankings

🌎 Beyond Montecristo: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Montecristo and the countries closest to Montecristo by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Colombia. 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 Montecristo, 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 Montecristo at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Montecristo

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Montecristo

Which cities are closest to Montecristo?

See the Cities Near To Montecristo 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 Bolívar by population and density.

How is the distance from Montecristo to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Montecristo. 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 Bolívar city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Montecristo compare in size to the cities near it?

Montecristo ranks #20 of 44 cities in Bolívar 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 Montecristo?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Montecristo is Las Brujas Airport (CZU), about 146 km (91 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.