Current Date And Time In La Sierra, Colombia
Friday, 14 August 2026
11:16:27 COT
State: Cauca Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 9,935
District: La Sierra
Find cities, states and countries closest to La Sierra in Cauca Department, 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 La Sierra.
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 Sierra from our regional database:
| State / Region | Cauca Department |
| District | La Sierra |
| Total Population | 9,935 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 2.1784° N |
| Center Longitude | -76.7627° E |
| Elevation | 1,776 m (5,827 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Cauca Department | #17 of 37 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Almaguer | 19 | 31 | 17 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bolívar | 27 | 44 | 24 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Coconuco | 22 | 35 | 19 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| El Bordo | 16 | 25 | 14 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| El Tambo | 19 | 31 | 17 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| La Vega | 12 | 20 | 11 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| López | 18 | 29 | 15 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Paispamba | 12 | 19 | 10 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Patía | 21 | 34 | 19 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Popayán | 21 | 33 | 18 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Rosas | 6 | 10 | 5 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| San Sebastián | 23 | 38 | 20 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Sucre | 15 | 24 | 13 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Timbío | 13 | 21 | 11 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Totoró | 34 | 55 | 29 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Cauca Department (home state of La Sierra), 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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| Bogota D.C. | 311 | 501 | 270 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Bolívar | 283 | 456 | 246 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Caldas Department | 278 | 447 | 241 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Caquetá | 290 | 467 | 252 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Carchi | 118 | 190 | 102 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Chimborazo Province | 274 | 440 | 238 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Chocó | 254 | 408 | 220 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Cotopaxi | 218 | 351 | 190 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Cundinamarca | 326 | 525 | 283 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Esmeraldas | 152 | 245 | 132 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Colombia, with aerial distance and compass direction from La Sierra's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Anguilla | 1,210 | 1,948 | 1,051 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Antigua And Barbuda | 1,209 | 1,945 | 1,050 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Aruba | 624 | 1,004 | 542 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Barbados | 1,169 | 1,882 | 1,015 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Belize | 1,298 | 2,088 | 1,127 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 669 | 1,077 | 581 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| British Virgin Islands | 1,158 | 1,863 | 1,006 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,121 | 1,804 | 974 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Costa Rica | 740 | 1,191 | 643 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Curacao | 638 | 1,027 | 554 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to La Sierra. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Cauca Department, Colombia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| La Sierra (You) | Cauca Department | 9,935 | — | — |
| Rosas | Cauca Department | 9,336 | 9.5 | NNE |
| Paispamba | Cauca Department | 1,390 | 18.9 | ENE |
| La Vega | Cauca Department | 3,469 | 19.7 | S |
| Timbío | Cauca Department | — | 21.0 | NNE |
| Sucre | Cauca Department | 2,552 | 23.8 | SW |
| El Bordo | Cauca Department | 12,072 | 25.3 | WSW |
| López | Cauca Department | 3,699 | 28.7 | N |
| El Tambo | Cauca Department | 6,355 | 30.9 | N |
| Almaguer | Cauca Department | 3,120 | 31.1 | SSW |
| Popayán | Cauca Department | 318,059 | 33.3 | NNE |
How does La Sierra rank within Cauca Department? 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 Sierra appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Popayán | 318,059 |
| Santander de Quilichao | 99,354 |
| Puerto Tejada | 46,215 |
| Piendamo | 44,000 |
| Miranda | 43,333 |
| Patía | 37,781 |
| Belalcázar | 36,977 |
| Corinto | 33,846 |
| Morales | 29,737 |
| Timbiquí | 21,618 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| City | Density/km² |
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Guillermo León Valencia Airport IATA: PPN 35 km (22 mi) from La Sierra |
La Sierra sits inside Cauca Department, Colombia and ranks #17 of 37 cities in Cauca Department 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 Sierra and the countries closest to La Sierra 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from La Sierra, 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 Sierra at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Cauca Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from La Sierra — 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 Sierra 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 Cauca Department 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 Sierra 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 Sierra 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 Sierra 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of La Sierra. 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 Cauca Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
La Sierra ranks #17 of 37 cities in Cauca Department 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 Sierra is Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN), about 35 km (22 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.