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La Caja, Colima, Mexico – Mexico Flag

Current Date And Time In La Caja, Mexico

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:46:16 CDT
State: Colima
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 717
District: Comala

📍 Cities Near To La Caja


Find cities, states and countries closest to La Caja in Colima, Mexico 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 Caja.

📍 La Caja 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 La Caja from our regional database:

State / RegionColima
DistrictComala
Total Population717
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude19.3707° N
Center Longitude-103.7991° E
Elevation656 m (2,152 ft)
UTC Time Zone-08:00 to -06:00
Population Rank in Colima#47 of 59
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alcaraces Alcaraces14 23 13
East (E)
National Flag Of Alista Alista18 29 16
North (N)
National Flag Of Alzada Alzada19 31 17
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Atenquique Atenquique26 42 22
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Augusto Gómez Villanueva Augusto Gómez Villanueva28 44 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ayotitlán Ayotitlán26 42 23
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Benito Juárez de Peña Colorada (El Poblado) Benito Juárez de Peña Colorada (El Poblado)19 31 17
West (W)
National Flag Of Buenavista Buenavista15 24 13
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Caleras Caleras26 42 23
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Chiapa Chiapa10 16 8
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez8 13 7
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ciudad Guzmán Ciudad Guzmán32 51 28
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ciudad Guzmán [CERESO] Ciudad Guzmán [CERESO]28 44 24
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cofradía Cofradía17 27 15
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cofradía de Suchitlán Cofradía de Suchitlán7 11 6
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To La Caja


States and regions closest to Colima (home state of La Caja), 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 Aguascalientes Aguascalientes205 329 178
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Durango Durango372 599 323
North (N)
National Flag Of Guanajuato Guanajuato202 326 176
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Guerrero Guerrero301 485 261
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Hidalgo Hidalgo328 528 285
East (E)
National Flag Of Jalisco Jalisco101 162 87
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of México México312 503 271
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mexico City Mexico City300 482 260
East (E)
National Flag Of Michoacán Michoacán133 215 116
East (E)
National Flag Of Morelos Morelos305 490 264
East (E)

🌎 Countries Near To La Caja


Countries bordering or closest to Mexico, with aerial distance and compass direction from La Caja'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 Belize Belize1,012 1,629 879
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Costa Rica Costa Rica1,568 2,523 1,361
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of El Salvador El Salvador1,121 1,805 974
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Guatemala Guatemala967 1,556 840
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Honduras Honduras1,211 1,948 1,051
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Nicaragua Nicaragua1,358 2,185 1,179
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of United States United States1,014 1,632 881
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
La Caja (You)Colima717
ZacualpanColima1,9052.8WSW
ComalaColima9,4426.4SE
SuchitlánColima4,4509.2E
San José del CarmenJalisco77010.9NNE
Cofradía de SuchitlánColima1,74611.2ENE
El ChanalColima82012.9SE
Ciudad de Villa de ÁlvarezColima117,60013.2SSE
Villa de AlvarezColima13.2SSE
ChiapaColima88215.7ESE
OcotilloColima57116.2ESE

🏆 Colima City Rankings

How does La Caja rank within Colima? 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 Caja appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Coquimatlán4,452.67
Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez4,355.56
Colima3,265.89
Ciudad de Armería3,184.60
Quesería2,870.33
Ixtlahuacán2,717.00
Cuauhtémoc2,150.50
Comala1,888.40
Cuyutlán668.00
Tecomán102.65
✈️ Nearest Airport
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport
IATA: CLQ
26 km (16 mi) from La Caja
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 Colima Cities
La Caja ranks #47 of 59 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where La Caja Sits on the Map

La Caja sits inside Colima, Mexico and ranks #47 of 59 cities in Colima 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 La Caja 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 La Caja 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 La Caja and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack La Caja against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Colima city rankings

🌎 Beyond La Caja: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through La Caja

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From La Caja

Which cities are closest to La Caja?

See the Cities Near To La Caja 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 Colima by population and density.

How is the distance from La Caja to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of La Caja 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 Caja 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 La Caja 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 La Caja 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 La Caja?

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

How does La Caja compare in size to the cities near it?

La Caja ranks #47 of 59 cities in Colima 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 La Caja?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to La Caja is Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ), about 26 km (16 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.