Current Date And Time In Joba Arriba, Dominican Republic
Friday, 14 August 2026
16:56:27 AST
State: Espaillat Province
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 1,471
District: Gaspar Hernández
Find cities, states and countries closest to Joba Arriba in Espaillat Province, Dominican Republic 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 Joba Arriba.
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 Joba Arriba from our regional database:
| State / Region | Espaillat Province |
| District | Gaspar Hernández |
| Total Population | 1,471 |
| Land Area | 152.00 km² |
| Population Density | 9.68 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 19.5667° N |
| Center Longitude | -70.2667° E |
| Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population Rank in Espaillat Province | #8 of 9 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Arroyo Salado | 24 | 39 | 21 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Cabarete | 16 | 25 | 14 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cabrera | 24 | 39 | 21 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Castillo | 29 | 47 | 25 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Cayetano Germosén | 21 | 34 | 18 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cenoví | 23 | 36 | 20 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| El Factor | 30 | 48 | 26 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Gaspar Hernández | 4 | 7 | 4 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Hostos | 31 | 50 | 27 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Jamao al Norte | 13 | 20 | 11 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| José Contreras | 14 | 22 | 12 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Juan López Abajo | 18 | 29 | 15 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| La Entrada | 23 | 38 | 20 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| La Peña | 21 | 34 | 18 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| La Vega | 29 | 47 | 26 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Espaillat Province (home state of Joba Arriba), 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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| Azua Province | 86 | 139 | 75 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Baoruco Province | 108 | 174 | 94 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Barahona Province | 112 | 180 | 97 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Centre | 124 | 200 | 108 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Dajabón | 93 | 150 | 81 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Duarte Province | 33 | 54 | 29 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| El Seíbo | 100 | 161 | 87 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Elías Piña | 96 | 155 | 83 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Hato Mayor Province | 90 | 144 | 78 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Hermanas Mirabal | 18 | 29 | 16 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Dominican Republic, with aerial distance and compass direction from Joba Arriba'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 | ||
| Anguilla | 466 | 750 | 405 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Antigua And Barbuda | 562 | 904 | 488 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Aruba | 430 | 691 | 373 | South (S) | ↑ |
| Bahamas | 636 | 1,023 | 552 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 471 | 758 | 409 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| British Virgin Islands | 362 | 583 | 315 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 530 | 853 | 460 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Curacao | 460 | 741 | 400 | South (S) | ↑ |
| Dominica | 624 | 1,005 | 542 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Grenada | 727 | 1,169 | 631 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Joba Arriba. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Espaillat Province, Dominican Republic.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Joba Arriba (You) | Espaillat Province | 1,471 | — | — |
| Gaspar Hernández | Espaillat Province | 6,506 | 6.9 | N |
| Veragua Arriba | Espaillat Province | 5,858 | 7.2 | WNW |
| Jamao al Norte | Espaillat Province | 2,216 | 20.3 | WNW |
| Salsipuedes | Hermanas Mirabal | 11,675 | 21.5 | SSW |
| Río San Juan | María Trinidad Sánchez | 8,983 | 21.7 | ENE |
| José Contreras | Espaillat Province | 749 | 22.3 | WSW |
| Tenares | Hermanas Mirabal | 7,390 | 23.1 | SSW |
| Cabarete | Puerto Plata | 4,094 | 25.2 | NW |
| Salcedo | Hermanas Mirabal | 45,299 | 26.3 | SW |
| Juan López Abajo | Espaillat Province | 1,535 | 28.6 | WSW |
How does Joba Arriba rank within Espaillat Province? 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 Joba Arriba appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Moca | 61,834 |
| Gaspar Hernández | 6,506 |
| Veragua Arriba | 5,858 |
| San Víctor Arriba | 5,624 |
| Cayetano Germosén | 2,526 |
| Jamao al Norte | 2,216 |
| Juan López Abajo | 1,535 |
| Joba Arriba ⭐ | 1,471 |
| José Contreras | 749 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Joba Arriba ⭐ | 152.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Joba Arriba ⭐ | 9.68 |
Gregorio Luperon International Airport IATA: POP 38 km (24 mi) from Joba Arriba |
Joba Arriba sits inside Espaillat Province, Dominican Republic and ranks #8 of 9 cities in Espaillat Province 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 Joba Arriba and the countries closest to Joba Arriba by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Dominican Republic. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Joba Arriba, 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 Joba Arriba at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Espaillat Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Joba Arriba — 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 Joba Arriba 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 Espaillat Province by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Joba Arriba 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 Joba Arriba 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 Joba Arriba 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 Joba Arriba 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 Joba Arriba. 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 Espaillat Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Joba Arriba ranks #8 of 9 cities in Espaillat Province 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 Joba Arriba is Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), about 38 km (24 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.