Current Date And Time In Nueva Loja, Ecuador
Saturday, 25 July 2026
14:50:36 ECT
State: Sucumbíos
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 24,211
District: Lago Agrio
Find cities, states and countries closest to Nueva Loja in Sucumbíos, 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 Nueva Loja.
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 Nueva Loja from our regional database:
| State / Region | Sucumbíos |
| District | Lago Agrio |
| Total Population | 24,211 |
| Land Area | 17.81 km² |
| Population Density | 1,359.40 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 0.086° N |
| Center Longitude | -76.8953° E |
| Elevation | 303 m (994 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Sucumbíos | #1 of 1 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| El Eno | 11 | 17 | 9 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| El Paraíso | 22 | 35 | 19 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Jambelí | 12 | 20 | 11 | West (W) | ↑ |
| La Dorada | 18 | 29 | 15 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| La Hormiga | 23 | 38 | 20 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| La Joya de Los Sachas | 26 | 42 | 23 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Pacayacu | 23 | 37 | 20 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Rumipamba | 13 | 21 | 12 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| San Pedro de Los Cofanes | 16 | 25 | 14 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| San Vicente | 37 | 59 | 32 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Sevilla | 16 | 26 | 14 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Shushufindi | 26 | 41 | 22 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Siete de Julio | 20 | 33 | 18 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Valle del Guamuez | 25 | 41 | 22 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Sucumbíos (home state of Nueva Loja), 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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| Carchi | 76 | 122 | 66 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Chimborazo Province | 172 | 277 | 149 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cotopaxi | 138 | 223 | 120 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Imbabura | 87 | 140 | 76 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Napo | 98 | 158 | 85 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Nariño | 89 | 143 | 77 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Orellana Province | 38 | 62 | 33 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Pastaza Province | 133 | 215 | 116 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Pichincha | 111 | 178 | 96 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Putumayo Department | 97 | 156 | 84 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Ecuador, with aerial distance and compass direction from Nueva Loja'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) | ↑ |
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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 Nueva Loja. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Sucumbíos, Ecuador.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Nueva Loja (You) | Sucumbíos | 24,211 | — | — |
| El Eno | Sucumbíos | — | 17.1 | S |
| Jambelí | Sucumbíos | — | 20.0 | W |
| Rumipamba | Orellana Province | — | 21.4 | SSW |
| San Pedro de Los Cofanes | Sucumbíos | — | 25.3 | S |
| Sevilla | Sucumbíos | — | 25.7 | W |
| La Dorada | Putumayo Department | 7,185 | 28.6 | N |
| Siete de Julio | Sucumbíos | — | 32.7 | SSE |
| El Paraíso | Orellana Province | — | 35.1 | S |
| Pacayacu | Sucumbíos | — | 37.2 | ESE |
| La Hormiga | Putumayo Department | — | 37.8 | N |
How does Nueva Loja rank within Sucumbíos? 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 Nueva Loja appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Nueva Loja ⭐ | 24,211 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Nueva Loja ⭐ | 17.81 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Nueva Loja ⭐ | 1,359.40 |
Francisco De Orellana Airport IATA: OCC 62 km (38 mi) from Nueva Loja |
Nueva Loja sits inside Sucumbíos, Ecuador and ranks #1 of 1 cities in Sucumbíos 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 Nueva Loja and the countries closest to Nueva Loja 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 Nueva Loja, 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 Nueva Loja at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Sucumbíos, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Nueva Loja — 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 Nueva Loja 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 Sucumbíos by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Nueva Loja 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 Nueva Loja 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 Nueva Loja 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 Nueva Loja 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 Nueva Loja. 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 Sucumbíos city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Nueva Loja ranks #1 of 1 cities in Sucumbíos 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 Nueva Loja is Francisco De Orellana Airport (OCC), about 62 km (38 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.