Current Date And Time In Puerto Tejada, Colombia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:02:40 COT
State: Cauca Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 46,215
District: Puerto Tejada
Find cities, states and countries closest to Puerto Tejada 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 Puerto Tejada.
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 Puerto Tejada from our regional database:
| State / Region | Cauca Department |
| District | Puerto Tejada |
| Total Population | 46,215 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 3.2311° N |
| Center Longitude | -76.4167° E |
| Elevation | 969 m (3,179 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Cauca Department | #3 of 37 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Buenos Aires | 22 | 35 | 19 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cali | 16 | 25 | 13 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Caloto | 14 | 22 | 12 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Candelaria | 13 | 21 | 11 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Corinto | 11 | 18 | 10 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Florida | 14 | 23 | 12 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Guachené | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Jamundí | 8 | 14 | 7 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Miranda | 13 | 21 | 11 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Padilla | 7 | 11 | 6 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Palmira | 23 | 37 | 20 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Pradera | 18 | 28 | 15 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Santander de Quilichao | 16 | 26 | 14 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Suárez | 27 | 44 | 24 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Toribío | 22 | 35 | 19 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Cauca Department (home state of Puerto Tejada), 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 Puerto Tejada'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 Puerto Tejada. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Tejada (You) | Cauca Department | 46,215 | — | — |
| Villa Rica | Cauca Department | — | 8.0 | SW |
| Guachené | Cauca Department | — | 11.2 | SSE |
| Padilla | Cauca Department | 4,472 | 11.5 | E |
| Jamundí | Valle del Cauca Department | 44,833 | 13.5 | WNW |
| Corinto | Cauca Department | 33,846 | 18.3 | ESE |
| Miranda | Cauca Department | 43,333 | 20.9 | E |
| Candelaria | Valle del Cauca Department | 23,989 | 20.9 | NNE |
| Caloto | Cauca Department | 6,478 | 21.7 | S |
| Florida | Valle del Cauca Department | 47,173 | 22.6 | ENE |
| Cali | Valle del Cauca Department | 2,392,877 | 25.0 | NNW |
How does Puerto Tejada 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 Puerto Tejada 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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Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport IATA: CLO 35 km (22 mi) from Puerto Tejada |
Puerto Tejada sits inside Cauca Department, Colombia and ranks #3 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 Puerto Tejada and the countries closest to Puerto Tejada 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 Puerto Tejada, 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 Puerto Tejada 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 Puerto Tejada — 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 Puerto Tejada 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 Puerto Tejada 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 Puerto Tejada 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 Puerto Tejada 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 Puerto Tejada 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 Puerto Tejada. 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.
Puerto Tejada ranks #3 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 Puerto Tejada is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), about 35 km (22 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.