Current Date And Time In La Avanzada, Ecuador
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:27:24 ECT
State: El Oro
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
District: Cantón Santa Rosa
Find cities, states and countries closest to La Avanzada in El Oro, 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 Avanzada.
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 Avanzada from our regional database:
| State / Region | El Oro |
| District | Cantón Santa Rosa |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -3.5378° N |
| Center Longitude | -79.9588° E |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 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 | ||
| Aguas Verdes | 20 | 32 | 17 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Amarillos | 29 | 47 | 26 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Arcapamba | 25 | 40 | 21 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Arenillas | 8 | 12 | 7 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ayapamba | 20 | 32 | 17 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Balsas | 18 | 29 | 16 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bella María | 5 | 9 | 5 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Bella María | 17 | 28 | 15 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Buena Vista | 14 | 23 | 12 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Buenavista | 30 | 48 | 26 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Casacay | 22 | 35 | 19 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chaguarpamba | 32 | 51 | 28 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Chilla | 27 | 43 | 23 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Cordoncillo | 22 | 35 | 19 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| El Rosario | 30 | 48 | 26 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to El Oro (home state of La Avanzada), 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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| Amazonas | 181 | 291 | 157 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Azuay | 71 | 114 | 62 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Bolívar | 124 | 200 | 108 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Canar | 85 | 137 | 74 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chimborazo Province | 142 | 229 | 124 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Guayas | 90 | 145 | 78 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Loja | 73 | 117 | 63 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Morona-Santiago Province | 143 | 231 | 124 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Pastaza Province | 182 | 293 | 158 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Piura | 141 | 227 | 122 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Ecuador, with aerial distance and compass direction from La Avanzada'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) | ↑ |
| 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 Avanzada. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in El Oro, Ecuador.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Avanzada (You) | El Oro | — | — | — |
| Bella María | El Oro | — | 8.6 | ENE |
| Santa Rosa | El Oro | 41,816 | 9.1 | N |
| Torata | El Oro | — | 10.6 | SE |
| Piedras | El Oro | — | 12.0 | SSE |
| Arenillas | El Oro | 26,000 | 12.1 | W |
| Puerto Jelí | El Oro | — | 14.3 | NNW |
| La Bocana | El Oro | — | 17.9 | SSE |
| Buena Vista | El Oro | — | 23.1 | NNE |
| Bella María | El Oro | — | 27.7 | SSE |
| Marcabelí | El Oro | 5,450 | 27.8 | S |
How does La Avanzada rank within El Oro? 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 Avanzada appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Machala | 289,141 |
| Pasaje | 44,860 |
| Santa Rosa | 41,816 |
| Huaquillas | 39,757 |
| Guabo | 26,635 |
| Arenillas | 26,000 |
| Piñas | 16,981 |
| Zaruma | 12,505 |
| Portovelo | 9,708 |
| Puerto Bolívar | 8,300 |
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport IATA: ETR 11 km (7 mi) from La Avanzada |
La Avanzada sits inside El Oro, 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 Avanzada and the countries closest to La Avanzada 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 Avanzada, 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 Avanzada at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in El Oro, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from La Avanzada — 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 Avanzada 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 El Oro 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 Avanzada 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 Avanzada 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 Avanzada 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 La Avanzada 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 La Avanzada. 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 El Oro city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to La Avanzada is Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR), about 11 km (7 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.