Current Date And Time In La Paz, Ecuador
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:48:10 ECT
State: Carchi
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
District: Cantón Montúfar
Find cities, states and countries closest to La Paz in Carchi, Ecuador 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 La Paz.
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 La Paz from our regional database:
| State / Region | Carchi |
| District | Cantón Montúfar |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 0.5096° N |
| Center Longitude | -77.866° E |
| Elevation | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aldana | 28 | 45 | 24 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Atuntaqui | 27 | 44 | 24 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Bolívar | 3 | 4 | 2 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Cahuasquí | 24 | 39 | 21 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Carlosama | 26 | 42 | 23 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Chuga | 10 | 16 | 8 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Concepción | 19 | 31 | 17 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Contadero | 35 | 57 | 31 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Córdoba | 34 | 54 | 29 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Cotacachi | 31 | 50 | 27 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Cristóbal Colón | 8 | 12 | 7 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Cuaspud | 27 | 44 | 23 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Cumbal | 28 | 45 | 24 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Doctor Miguel Egas Cabezas | 32 | 51 | 27 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| El Ángel | 9 | 15 | 8 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Carchi (home state of La Paz), 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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| Cauca Department | 118 | 190 | 102 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Cotopaxi | 107 | 172 | 93 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Esmeraldas | 125 | 201 | 109 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Imbabura | 19 | 30 | 16 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Los Ríos | 151 | 242 | 131 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Napo | 104 | 167 | 90 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Nariño | 66 | 106 | 57 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Orellana Province | 91 | 147 | 79 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Pastaza Province | 138 | 222 | 120 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Pichincha | 60 | 96 | 52 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Ecuador, with aerial distance and compass direction from La Paz'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 | 1,725 | 2,776 | 1,498 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Antigua And Barbuda | 1,718 | 2,765 | 1,492 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Aruba | 1,141 | 1,836 | 990 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Barbados | 1,646 | 2,649 | 1,430 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Belize | 1,490 | 2,398 | 1,294 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Bolivia | 1,408 | 2,267 | 1,223 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 1,184 | 1,906 | 1,029 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| British Virgin Islands | 1,675 | 2,696 | 1,455 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Colombia | 517 | 833 | 449 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Costa Rica | 887 | 1,428 | 770 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to La Paz. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Carchi, Ecuador.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz (You) | Carchi | — | — | — |
| Bolívar | Carchi | — | 4.4 | W |
| Los Andes | Carchi | — | 8.1 | W |
| San Gabriel | Carchi | 14,487 | 10.1 | NNE |
| García Moreno | Carchi | — | 10.7 | WNW |
| Piartal | Carchi | — | 12.2 | ENE |
| Cristóbal Colón | Carchi | — | 12.3 | NNE |
| El Ángel | Carchi | 3,983 | 14.9 | NW |
| Chuga | Imbabura | — | 15.6 | SSW |
| Pimampiro | Imbabura | 7,408 | 15.6 | SSW |
| Fernández Salvador | Carchi | — | 16.1 | NE |
How does La Paz rank within Carchi? 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 La Paz appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Tulcán | 86,498 |
| San Gabriel | 14,487 |
| El Ángel | 3,983 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Tulcán | 15.00 |
| San Gabriel | 4.34 |
| El Ángel | 1.50 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Tulcán | 5,766.53 |
| San Gabriel | 3,338.02 |
| El Ángel | 2,655.33 |
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport IATA: TUA 38 km (23 mi) from La Paz |
La Paz sits inside Carchi, Ecuador. 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 La Paz and the countries closest to La Paz by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Ecuador. 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 La Paz, 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 La Paz at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Carchi, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from La Paz — 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 La Paz 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 Carchi by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of La Paz 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 La Paz 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 La Paz 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of La Paz. 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 Carchi city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to La Paz is Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA), about 38 km (23 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.