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Bucarasica, Norte de Santander Department, Colombia – Colombia Flag

Current Date And Time In Bucarasica, Colombia

Friday, 14 August 2026
13:47:30 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 783
District: Bucarasica

📍 Cities Near To Bucarasica


Find cities, states and countries closest to Bucarasica in Norte de Santander 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 Bucarasica.

📍 Bucarasica 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 Bucarasica from our regional database:

State / RegionNorte de Santander Department
DistrictBucarasica
Total Population783
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude8.041° N
Center Longitude-72.8654° E
Elevation1,167 m (3,829 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
Population Rank in Norte de Santander Department#35 of 35
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abrego Abrego25 39 21
West (W)
National Flag Of Arboledas Arboledas28 45 24
South (S)
National Flag Of Cáchira Cáchira24 39 21
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cúcuta Cúcuta26 42 23
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Durania Durania27 43 23
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of El Zulia El Zulia20 31 17
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gramalote Gramalote12 19 10
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Hacarí Hacarí27 44 24
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of La Playa La Playa28 45 24
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Los Patios Los Patios28 46 25
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Lourdes Lourdes7 11 6
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of San Calixto San Calixto34 55 30
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of San Cayetano San Cayetano20 32 17
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Santiago Santiago16 26 14
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Sardinata Sardinata5 9 5
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To Bucarasica


States and regions closest to Norte de Santander Department (home state of Bucarasica), 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 Antioquia217 350 189
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Arauca Department Arauca Department162 261 141
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Atlántico Atlántico233 375 202
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Barinas Barinas188 303 163
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bogota D.C. Bogota D.C.238 382 206
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bolívar Bolívar92 148 80
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Boyacá Boyacá175 282 152
South (S)
National Flag Of Caldas Department Caldas Department244 392 212
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Casanare Department Casanare Department176 284 153
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cesar Department Cesar Department109 176 95
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Bucarasica


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Bucarasica (You)Norte de Santander Department783
SardinataNorte de Santander Department7,8728.5ENE
LourdesNorte de Santander Department1,50011.4SSE
Villa CaroNorte de Santander Department18.3SW
GramaloteNorte de Santander Department3,57718.6SSE
SantiagoNorte de Santander Department1,03225.6SE
El ZuliaNorte de Santander Department26,01931.5ESE
San CayetanoNorte de Santander Department1,43032.2SE
CáchiraNorte de Santander Department2,09739.0SSW
AbregoNorte de Santander Department10,82239.5W
CúcutaNorte de Santander Department777,10642.4ESE

🏆 Norte de Santander Department City Rankings

How does Bucarasica rank within Norte de Santander 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 Bucarasica appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Cúcuta777,106
Ocaña101,158
Villa del Rosario64,951
Los Patios58,661
Pamplona53,587
El Zulia26,019
Puerto Santander16,275
Tibú13,565
El Carmen12,001
Abrego10,822

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Camilo Daza International Airport
IATA: CUC
41 km (25 mi) from Bucarasica
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 Norte de Santander Department Cities
Bucarasica ranks #35 of 35 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Bucarasica Sits on the Map

Bucarasica sits inside Norte de Santander Department, Colombia and ranks #35 of 35 cities in Norte de Santander 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 Bucarasica 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 Bucarasica 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 Bucarasica and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Bucarasica against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Norte de Santander Department city rankings

🌎 Beyond Bucarasica: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Bucarasica

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Bucarasica?

See the Cities Near To Bucarasica 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 Norte de Santander Department by population and density.

How is the distance from Bucarasica to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Bucarasica. 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 Norte de Santander Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Bucarasica ranks #35 of 35 cities in Norte de Santander 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 Bucarasica?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Bucarasica is Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC), about 41 km (25 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.