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Ercé, Occitanie, France – France Flag

Current Date And Time In Ercé, France

Friday, 14 August 2026
14:42:59 CEST
State: Occitanie
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 538
District: Ariège

📍 Cities Near To Ercé


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ercé in Occitanie, France 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 Ercé.

📍 Ercé Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Ercé from our regional database:

State / RegionOccitanie
DistrictAriège
Total Population538
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude42.8497° N
Center Longitude1.2888° E
Elevation628 m (2,060 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Occitanie#1354 of 1415
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aixirivall Aixirivall29 46 25
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Andorra la Vella Andorra la Vella26 42 23
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Anyós Anyós25 40 22
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Arignac Arignac16 25 14
East (E)
National Flag Of Arinsal Arinsal22 35 19
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Artigat Artigat21 34 18
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Auzat Auzat11 18 10
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bonnac Bonnac27 43 23
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Boussens Boussens28 44 24
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Brassac Brassac14 23 12
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Canillo Canillo25 40 22
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Carla-Bayle Carla-Bayle21 34 19
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cassagne Cassagne24 39 21
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cazères Cazères27 43 23
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Crampagna Crampagna20 33 18
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Ercé


States and regions closest to Occitanie (home state of Ercé), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Brussels Capital Brussels Capital140 226 122
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Capellen Capellen56 91 49
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Clervaux Clervaux83 134 72
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Diekirch Diekirch73 118 64
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Echternach Echternach76 122 66
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Esch-sur-Alzette Esch-sur-Alzette47 76 41
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Grand Est Grand Est132 212 114
South (S)
National Flag Of Grevenmacher Grevenmacher70 112 60
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Jura Jura134 215 116
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Luxembourg Luxembourg70 112 60
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Ercé


Countries bordering or closest to France, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ercé's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra259 417 225
South (S)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium313 504 272
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark761 1,224 661
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Germany Germany507 816 440
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey315 506 273
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ireland Ireland670 1,079 582
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man628 1,011 546
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey289 465 251
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Liechtenstein Liechtenstein354 569 307
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Luxembourg Luxembourg307 494 266
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Ercé. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Occitanie, France.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ercé (You)Occitanie538
MassatOccitanie6226.5NE
OustOccitanie5406.6WNW
SeixOccitanie7487.4WNW
RimontOccitanie51416.2N
EycheilOccitanie52916.7NW
AuzatOccitanie70818.2ESE
Saint-GironsOccitanie7,00419.0NW
VicdessosOccitanie54819.2ESE
Montjoie-en-CouseransOccitanie1,03720.0NNW
MoulisOccitanie80920.3NW

🏆 Occitanie City Rankings

How does Ercé rank within Occitanie? 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 Ercé appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Toulouse511,684
Montpellier248,252
Nîmes148,236
Perpignan110,706
Béziers74,081
Montauban52,434
Albi52,409
Tarbes52,106
Narbonne50,776
Carcassonne49,600

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Narbonne172.96
Millau168.23
Nîmes161.85
Cauterets156.84
Montauban135.17
Toulouse118.30
Saint-Affrique110.96
Sévérac-le-Château108.42
Meyrueis104.68
Arrens-Marsous100.55

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
els Banys d'Arles4,669.51
Montpellier4,364.49
Toulouse4,325.31
Tarbes3,398.96
Palavas-les-Flots2,544.12
Rodez2,534.62
Ramonville-Saint-Agne1,946.28
Villeneuve-Tolosane1,822.44
Sète1,682.61
Perpignan1,626.36
✈️ Nearest Airport
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport
IATA: LEU
58 km (36 mi) from Ercé
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Occitanie Cities
Ercé ranks #1354 of 1415 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Ercé? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Ercé Sits on the Map

Ercé sits inside Occitanie, France and ranks #1354 of 1415 cities in Occitanie 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Ercé to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Ercé outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Ercé and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ercé against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Occitanie city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ercé: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ercé and the countries closest to Ercé by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near France. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Ercé, 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 Ercé at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ercé

If you're stringing together stops in Occitanie, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ercé — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ercé MapView the Ercé map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ercé Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Occitanie OverviewExplore the Occitanie state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ France Country DataGet complete France data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Ercé

Which cities are closest to Ercé?

See the Cities Near To Ercé 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 Occitanie by population and density.

How is the distance from Ercé to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ercé 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 Ercé map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Ercé 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Ercé 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Ercé?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ercé. 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 Occitanie city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Ercé compare in size to the cities near it?

Ercé ranks #1354 of 1415 cities in Occitanie by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Ercé?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ercé is Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport (LEU), about 58 km (36 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.