Current Date And Time In Puerto Wilches, Colombia
Saturday, 25 July 2026
16:53:22 COT
State: Santander Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 31,698
District: Puerto Wilches
Find cities, states and countries closest to Puerto Wilches 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 Puerto Wilches.
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 Puerto Wilches from our regional database:
| State / Region | Santander Department |
| District | Puerto Wilches |
| Total Population | 31,698 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 7.3483° N |
| Center Longitude | -73.896° E |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Santander Department | #8 of 83 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Abejorral | 150 | 242 | 131 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Abrego | 69 | 110 | 60 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Achí | 96 | 154 | 83 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Aguachica | 69 | 111 | 60 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Aguada | 86 | 138 | 75 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Albania | 110 | 177 | 95 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Albania | 118 | 190 | 103 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Alejandría | 109 | 175 | 94 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Altos del Rosario | 101 | 163 | 88 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Amalfi | 86 | 139 | 75 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Angostura | 104 | 167 | 90 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Anorí | 88 | 141 | 76 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Aratoca | 75 | 121 | 65 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Arboledas | 78 | 125 | 68 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Arcabuco | 115 | 184 | 99 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Santander Department (home state of Puerto Wilches), 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) | ↑ |
| 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 Puerto Wilches's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Anguilla | 1,210 | 1,948 | 1,051 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Antigua And Barbuda | 1,209 | 1,945 | 1,050 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Aruba | 624 | 1,004 | 542 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Barbados | 1,169 | 1,882 | 1,015 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Belize | 1,298 | 2,088 | 1,127 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 669 | 1,077 | 581 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| British Virgin Islands | 1,158 | 1,863 | 1,006 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,121 | 1,804 | 974 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Costa Rica | 740 | 1,191 | 643 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Curacao | 638 | 1,027 | 554 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Puerto Wilches. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Wilches (You) | Santander Department | 31,698 | — | — |
| Cantagallo | Bolívar | 6,874 | 4.1 | NNW |
| San Pablo | Bolívar | — | 14.7 | NNW |
| Barrancabermeja | Santander Department | 191,403 | 31.8 | S |
| Yondó | Antioquia | 17,597 | 38.1 | S |
| Sabana de Torres | Santander Department | 27,845 | 44.4 | E |
| Simití | Bolívar | 15,353 | 68.0 | N |
| La Esperanza | Norte de Santander Department | — | 70.6 | ENE |
| Santa Rosa del Sur | Bolívar | 8,904 | 70.7 | NNW |
| San Alberto | Cesar Department | 10,627 | 72.0 | NE |
| San Vicente de Chucurí | Santander Department | 11,265 | 74.7 | SE |
How does Puerto Wilches 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 Puerto Wilches appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| City | Density/km² |
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Yariguíes Airport IATA: EJA 37 km (23 mi) from Puerto Wilches |
Puerto Wilches sits inside Santander Department, Colombia and ranks #8 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 Puerto Wilches and the countries closest to Puerto Wilches 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 Puerto Wilches, 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 Puerto Wilches 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 Puerto Wilches — 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 Puerto Wilches 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 Puerto Wilches 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 Puerto Wilches 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 Puerto Wilches 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 Puerto Wilches 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 Puerto Wilches. 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.
Puerto Wilches ranks #8 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 Puerto Wilches is Yariguíes Airport (EJA), about 37 km (23 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.