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Remolino, Magdalena Department, Colombia – Colombia Flag

Current Date And Time In Remolino, Colombia

Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:32:39 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 8,308
District: Remolino

📍 Cities Near To Remolino


Find cities, states and countries closest to Remolino in Magdalena 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 Remolino.

📍 Remolino 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 Remolino from our regional database:

State / RegionMagdalena Department
DistrictRemolino
Total Population8,308
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude10.702° N
Center Longitude-74.716° E
Elevation8 m (26 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
Population Rank in Magdalena Department#18 of 26
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Baranoa Baranoa15 24 13
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Barranquilla Barranquilla19 30 16
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Campo de la Cruz Campo de la Cruz25 40 22
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Candelaria Candelaria20 32 17
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cerro de San Antonio Cerro de San Antonio28 45 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of El Piñón El Piñón22 35 19
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Galapa Galapa18 29 15
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Juan de Acosta Juan de Acosta23 37 20
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Malambo Malambo12 19 10
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Manatí Manatí24 39 21
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Palmar de Varela Palmar de Varela4 6 3
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Piojó Piojó27 43 23
West (W)
National Flag Of Pivijay Pivijay18 29 16
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Polonuevo Polonuevo11 17 9
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ponedera Ponedera5 8 4
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Remolino


States and regions closest to Magdalena Department (home state of Remolino), 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 Arauca Department Arauca Department354 570 307
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Atlántico Atlántico37 60 33
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bolívar Bolívar123 198 107
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cesar Department Cesar Department90 145 78
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Córdoba Córdoba152 245 132
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Darién Darién293 471 254
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Embera Embera262 422 228
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Guna Yala Guna Yala272 438 236
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of La Guajira Department La Guajira Department144 231 125
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mérida Mérida254 409 221
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Remolino


Countries bordering or closest to Colombia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Remolino'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 Remolino. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Magdalena Department, Colombia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Remolino (You)Magdalena Department8,308
Palmar de VarelaAtlántico27,0986.0NW
Santo TomásAtlántico28,6937.5NW
PonederaAtlántico23,4207.8SSW
SitionuevoMagdalena Department33,4408.4N
SabanagrandeAtlántico35,04411.0NNW
PolonuevoAtlántico19,45417.2WNW
MalamboAtlántico129,14818.6NNW
SabanalargaAtlántico102,33423.9WSW
BaranoaAtlántico68,38324.2WNW
SoledadAtlántico342,55624.6NNW

🏆 Magdalena Department City Rankings

How does Remolino rank within Magdalena 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 Remolino appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Santa Marta499,192
Ciénaga88,311
Fundación59,175
El Banco54,522
Plato48,606
Aracataca41,872
Puebloviejo33,720
Sitionuevo33,440
Pivijay33,047
Guamal25,312

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Santa Marta293.65

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Santa Marta1,699.96
✈️ Nearest Airport
Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport
IATA: BAQ
22 km (14 mi) from Remolino
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 Magdalena Department Cities
Remolino ranks #18 of 26 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Remolino Sits on the Map

Remolino sits inside Magdalena Department, Colombia and ranks #18 of 26 cities in Magdalena 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.

📏 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 Remolino 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 Remolino 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 Remolino and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Remolino against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Magdalena Department city rankings

🌎 Beyond Remolino: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Remolino and the countries closest to Remolino 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 Remolino, 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 Remolino at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Remolino

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Remolino MapView the Remolino map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Remolino Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Magdalena Department OverviewExplore the Magdalena Department 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 Remolino

Which cities are closest to Remolino?

See the Cities Near To Remolino 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 Magdalena Department by population and density.

How is the distance from Remolino to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Remolino ranks #18 of 26 cities in Magdalena Department 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 Remolino?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Remolino is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), about 22 km (14 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.