Geo Countries
Mapiripán, Meta Department, Colombia – Colombia Flag

Current Date And Time In Mapiripán, Colombia

Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:08:06 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 6,036
District: Mapiripán

📍 Cities Near To Mapiripán


Find cities, states and countries closest to Mapiripán in Meta 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 Mapiripán.

📍 Mapiripán 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 Mapiripán from our regional database:

State / RegionMeta Department
DistrictMapiripán
Total Population6,036
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude2.8912° N
Center Longitude-72.1333° E
Elevation181 m (594 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
Population Rank in Meta Department#13 of 27
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Cabuyaro Cabuyaro106 171 92
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Calamar Calamar74 119 64
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Castilla La Nueva Castilla La Nueva125 202 109
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cumaral Cumaral133 215 116
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of El Calvario El Calvario148 239 129
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of El Dorado El Dorado51 83 45
West (W)
National Flag Of El Retorno El Retorno52 83 45
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Fuente de Oro Fuente de Oro110 177 96
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Granada Granada118 189 102
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Miraflores Miraflores108 174 94
South (S)
National Flag Of Paratebueno Paratebueno127 204 110
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Puerto Concordia Puerto Concordia47 75 41
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Puerto Gaitán Puerto Gaitán98 158 85
North (N)
National Flag Of Puerto Lleras Puerto Lleras88 142 77
West (W)
National Flag Of Puerto Lleras Puerto Lleras90 144 78
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Mapiripán


States and regions closest to Meta Department (home state of Mapiripán), 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 Antioquia267 430 232
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Arauca Department Arauca Department268 431 233
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bogota D.C. Bogota D.C.120 194 105
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Boyacá Boyacá152 245 132
North (N)
National Flag Of Caldas Department Caldas Department204 329 177
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Caquetá Caquetá174 280 151
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Casanare Department Casanare Department201 324 175
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chocó Chocó297 479 258
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cundinamarca Cundinamarca137 221 119
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Guaviare Department Guaviare Department100 160 87
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Mapiripán


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Mapiripán (You)Meta Department6,036
San José del GuaviareGuaviare Department52,81566.7WSW
Puerto ConcordiaMeta Department8,08675.5WSW
El DoradoMeta Department1,01182.7W
El RetornoGuaviare Department11,34083.1SW
CalamarGuaviare Department3,745118.6SSW
Puerto YucaMeta Department5,029119.5W
Puerto LlerasMeta Department5,076141.9W
Puerto LlerasMeta Department144.2WNW
San Carlos de GuaroaMeta Department11,512153.3NW
Puerto GaitánMeta Department5,928158.2N

🏆 Meta Department City Rankings

How does Mapiripán rank within Meta 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 Mapiripán appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Villavicencio321,717
Granada68,876
Acacías40,627
San Martín22,281
Restrepo17,610
Puerto López16,678
Guamal13,857
San Carlos de Guaroa11,512
Cumaral11,263
Lejanías10,576

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport
IATA: SJE
66 km (41 mi) from Mapiripán
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 Meta Department Cities
Mapiripán ranks #13 of 27 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Mapiripán Sits on the Map

Mapiripán sits inside Meta Department, Colombia and ranks #13 of 27 cities in Meta 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 Mapiripán 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 Mapiripán 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 Mapiripán and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Mapiripán against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Meta Department city rankings

🌎 Beyond Mapiripán: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Mapiripán

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Mapiripán?

See the Cities Near To Mapiripán 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 Meta Department by population and density.

How is the distance from Mapiripán to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Mapiripán ranks #13 of 27 cities in Meta 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 Mapiripán?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Mapiripán is Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport (SJE), about 66 km (41 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.