
Find cities, states and countries closest to Dibulla in La Guajira 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 Dibulla.
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 Dibulla from our regional database:
| State / Region | La Guajira Department |
| District | Dibulla |
| Total Population | 4,402 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 11.2725° N |
| Center Longitude | -73.3091° E |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population Rank in La Guajira Department | #14 of 15 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Agustín Codazzi | 86 | 138 | 74 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Albania | 49 | 79 | 43 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Algarrobo | 91 | 146 | 79 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Algarrobo | 114 | 184 | 99 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Aracataca | 76 | 122 | 66 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Ariguaní | 85 | 136 | 74 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Barrancas | 41 | 66 | 36 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Barranquilla | 102 | 164 | 89 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Becerril | 108 | 174 | 94 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bosconia | 98 | 158 | 85 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Campo de la Cruz | 123 | 199 | 107 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Candelaria | 120 | 194 | 105 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Cerro de San Antonio | 124 | 200 | 108 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Chivolo | 124 | 200 | 108 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Ciénaga | 66 | 107 | 57 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to La Guajira Department (home state of Dibulla), 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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| Aruba | 190 | 306 | 165 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Atlántico | 166 | 267 | 144 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Barinas | 245 | 394 | 213 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bolívar | 212 | 341 | 184 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Cesar Department | 159 | 256 | 138 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Córdoba | 291 | 468 | 252 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Curacao | 245 | 395 | 213 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Falcón | 181 | 291 | 157 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Lara | 199 | 320 | 173 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Magdalena Department | 144 | 231 | 125 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Colombia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Dibulla'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 | ||
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| Anguilla | 1,210 | 1,948 | 1,051 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Antigua And Barbuda | 1,209 | 1,945 | 1,050 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Aruba | 624 | 1,004 | 542 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Barbados | 1,169 | 1,882 | 1,015 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Belize | 1,298 | 2,088 | 1,127 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 669 | 1,077 | 581 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| British Virgin Islands | 1,158 | 1,863 | 1,006 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Cayman Islands | 1,121 | 1,804 | 974 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Costa Rica | 740 | 1,191 | 643 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Curacao | 638 | 1,027 | 554 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Dibulla. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in La Guajira Department, Colombia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Dibulla (You) | La Guajira Department | 4,402 | — | — |
| Riohacha | La Guajira Department | 188,014 | 53.2 | NE |
| Distracción | La Guajira Department | 11,934 | 62.1 | SE |
| Hatonuevo | La Guajira Department | 24,792 | 63.3 | ESE |
| San Juan del Cesar | La Guajira Department | 40,069 | 65.0 | SSE |
| Fonseca | La Guajira Department | 32,220 | 66.1 | SE |
| Barrancas | La Guajira Department | 38,232 | 66.2 | ESE |
| Albania | La Guajira Department | 26,940 | 79.1 | E |
| El Molino | La Guajira Department | 5,265 | 80.7 | SSE |
| Villanueva | La Guajira Department | 18,699 | 82.2 | SSE |
| Urumita | La Guajira Department | 8,509 | 85.5 | SSE |
How does Dibulla rank within La Guajira 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 Dibulla appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Riohacha | 188,014 |
| Maicao | 166,603 |
| San Juan del Cesar | 40,069 |
| Barrancas | 38,232 |
| Fonseca | 32,220 |
| Albania | 26,940 |
| Hatonuevo | 24,792 |
| Villanueva | 18,699 |
| Distracción | 11,934 |
| Manaure | 9,703 |
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Almirante Padilla Airport IATA: RCH 50 km (31 mi) from Dibulla |
Dibulla sits inside La Guajira Department, Colombia and ranks #14 of 15 cities in La Guajira 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 Dibulla and the countries closest to Dibulla 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 Dibulla, 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 Dibulla at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in La Guajira Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Dibulla — 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 Dibulla 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 La Guajira 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 Dibulla 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 Dibulla 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 Dibulla 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 Dibulla. 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 La Guajira Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Dibulla ranks #14 of 15 cities in La Guajira 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 Dibulla is Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH), about 50 km (31 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.