
Find cities, states and countries closest to Capitanejo in 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 Capitanejo.
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 Capitanejo from our regional database:
| State / Region | Santander Department |
| District | Capitanejo |
| Total Population | 3,791 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 6.5288° N |
| Center Longitude | -72.696° E |
| Elevation | 1,102 m (3,616 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Santander Department | #26 of 83 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Aratoca | 25 | 40 | 22 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Boavita | 16 | 25 | 14 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Carcasí | 8 | 13 | 7 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Cepitá | 25 | 40 | 21 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cerrito | 22 | 35 | 19 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Chiscas | 13 | 21 | 12 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Chita | 28 | 45 | 24 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Concepción | 16 | 26 | 14 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Coromoro | 29 | 46 | 25 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Covarachía | 3 | 5 | 3 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Curití | 26 | 42 | 23 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| El Cocuy | 19 | 30 | 16 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| El Espino | 14 | 23 | 12 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| El Peñón | 10 | 15 | 8 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Enciso | 10 | 15 | 8 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Santander Department (home state of Capitanejo), 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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| Antioquia | 134 | 216 | 116 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Arauca Department | 182 | 293 | 158 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Barinas | 271 | 437 | 236 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Bogota D.C. | 137 | 220 | 119 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bolívar | 142 | 229 | 124 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Boyacá | 85 | 136 | 73 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Caldas Department | 144 | 231 | 125 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Casanare Department | 155 | 250 | 135 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Cesar Department | 186 | 299 | 162 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Chocó | 217 | 349 | 188 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Colombia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Capitanejo'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 Capitanejo. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Santander Department, Colombia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Capitanejo (You) | Santander Department | 3,791 | — | — |
| Covarachía | Boyacá | 590 | 4.8 | WSW |
| San Miguel | Santander Department | 624 | 7.6 | NE |
| Macaravita | Santander Department | 538 | 11.7 | ESE |
| Tipacoque | Boyacá | 1,036 | 12.1 | S |
| Carcasí | Santander Department | 862 | 13.4 | NE |
| San José de Miranda | Santander Department | 1,096 | 15.0 | NNW |
| El Peñón | Santander Department | 831 | 15.4 | W |
| Enciso | Santander Department | 698 | 15.5 | N |
| Málaga | Santander Department | 19,884 | 19.3 | NNW |
| Molagavita | Santander Department | 1,205 | 20.3 | NW |
How does Capitanejo rank within 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 Capitanejo appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Bucaramanga | 581,130 |
| Floridablanca | 267,591 |
| Barrancabermeja | 191,403 |
| Piedecuesta | 163,362 |
| Girón | 108,466 |
| Cimitarra | 50,892 |
| San Gil | 46,152 |
| Puerto Wilches | 31,698 |
| Socorro | 29,997 |
| Sabana de Torres | 27,845 |
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Palonegro Airport IATA: BGA 86 km (53 mi) from Capitanejo |
Capitanejo sits inside Santander Department, Colombia and ranks #26 of 83 cities in 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Capitanejo and the countries closest to Capitanejo 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 Capitanejo, 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 Capitanejo at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Santander Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Capitanejo — 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 Capitanejo 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 Santander 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 Capitanejo 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 Capitanejo 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 Capitanejo 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 Capitanejo 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 Capitanejo. 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 Santander Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Capitanejo ranks #26 of 83 cities in Santander 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 Capitanejo is Palonegro Airport (BGA), about 86 km (53 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.