Current Date And Time In Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
Sunday, 09 August 2026
15:47:05 ECT
State: Galápagos
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 7,290
District: Cantón San Cristóbal
Find cities, states and countries closest to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in Galápagos, 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 Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.
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 Baquerizo Moreno from our regional database:
| State / Region | Galápagos |
| District | Cantón San Cristóbal |
| Total Population | 7,290 |
| Land Area | 3.81 km² |
| Population Density | 1,913.39 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -0.9017° N |
| Center Longitude | -89.6102° E |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Galápagos | #2 of 3 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| 10 de Abril | 1,406 | 2,263 | 1,221 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| 18 de Marzo | 1,490 | 2,399 | 1,294 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| 19 de Febrero de 1812 | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| 1ra. Sección de Izapa | 1,107 | 1,782 | 961 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| 20 de Noviembre | 1,165 | 1,875 | 1,012 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| 20 de Noviembre (El Morro) | 1,233 | 1,985 | 1,071 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| 24 de Febrero | 1,503 | 2,418 | 1,305 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| 26 de Octubre | 1,119 | 1,801 | 972 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| 2da. Sección de Medio Monte | 1,105 | 1,778 | 959 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| 3 de Mayo | 1,504 | 2,421 | 1,306 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| 5 de Mayo | 1,414 | 2,276 | 1,228 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| 6 de Junio | 1,499 | 2,412 | 1,302 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Abadiano (Los Bajos) | 1,700 | 2,736 | 1,476 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Abalá | 1,489 | 2,396 | 1,293 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Abancay | 1,443 | 2,322 | 1,253 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Galápagos (home state of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno), 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 | ||
| Bocas del Toro Province | 853 | 1,372 | 740 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chiriquí Province | 831 | 1,337 | 721 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Herrera Province | 874 | 1,407 | 759 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Manabí | 690 | 1,111 | 600 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Naso Tjër Di | 906 | 1,458 | 787 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca | 863 | 1,389 | 749 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Piura | 751 | 1,209 | 652 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Puntarenas Province | 823 | 1,325 | 715 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Santa Elena | 673 | 1,083 | 584 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Tumbes | 722 | 1,163 | 627 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Ecuador, with aerial distance and compass direction from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno'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 | 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) | ↑ |
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| Costa Rica | 887 | 1,428 | 770 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Galápagos, Ecuador.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (You) | Galápagos | 7,290 | — | — |
| San Cristobal | Galápagos | — | 19.7 | E |
| Puerto Ayora | Galápagos | 12,696 | 80.3 | WNW |
| Puerto Villamil | Galápagos | 2,200 | 150.9 | W |
| Salinas | Santa Elena | 43,862 | 973.4 | E |
| Salango | Manabí | — | 977.6 | E |
| La Libertad | Guayas | 75,881 | 978.2 | E |
| San Mateo | Manabí | — | 978.3 | E |
| Puerto López | Manabí | — | 981.1 | E |
| Santa Elena | Guayas | — | 983.7 | E |
| Santa Elena | Santa Elena | 42,214 | 983.9 | E |
How does Puerto Baquerizo Moreno rank within Galápagos? 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 Baquerizo Moreno appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Puerto Ayora | 12,696 |
| Puerto Baquerizo Moreno ⭐ | 7,290 |
| Puerto Villamil | 2,200 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Puerto Baquerizo Moreno ⭐ | 3.81 |
| Puerto Ayora | 3.30 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Puerto Ayora | 3,847.27 |
| Puerto Baquerizo Moreno ⭐ | 1,913.39 |
Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport IATA: GPS 88 km (55 mi) from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno |
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno sits inside Galápagos, Ecuador and ranks #2 of 3 cities in Galápagos 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 Baquerizo Moreno and the countries closest to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 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 Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, 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 Baquerizo Moreno at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Galápagos, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno — 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 Baquerizo Moreno 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 Galápagos 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 Baquerizo Moreno 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 Baquerizo Moreno 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 Baquerizo Moreno 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 Baquerizo Moreno 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 Baquerizo Moreno. 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 Galápagos city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno ranks #2 of 3 cities in Galápagos 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 Baquerizo Moreno is Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport (GPS), about 88 km (55 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.