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San Ignacio, Cajamarca Department, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In San Ignacio, Peru

Friday, 14 August 2026
03:18:14 PET
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 7,912
District: Provincia de San Ignacio

📍 Cities Near To San Ignacio


Find cities, states and countries closest to San Ignacio in Cajamarca Department, Peru 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 San Ignacio.

📍 San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio from our regional database:

State / RegionCajamarca Department
DistrictProvincia de San Ignacio
Total Population7,912
Land Area4,990.00 km²
Population Density1.59 / km²
Center Latitude-5.1458° N
Center Longitude-79.0014° E
Elevation1,271 m (4,170 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
Population Rank in Cajamarca Department#7 of 95
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alamor Alamor105 169 91
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Alamor Alamor107 172 93
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Alto Mayo Alto Mayo112 180 97
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Amarillos Amarillos100 161 87
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Andabamba Andabamba106 170 92
South (S)
National Flag Of Anguía Anguía87 140 76
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Annape Annape117 189 102
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Aramango Aramango43 69 37
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Arcapamba Arcapamba112 180 97
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Arenillas Arenillas132 213 115
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Atahualpa Atahualpa107 172 93
East (E)
National Flag Of Ayabaca Ayabaca60 97 52
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ayapamba Ayapamba116 186 101
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bagua Bagua47 75 40
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bagua Grande Bagua Grande57 92 50
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To San Ignacio


States and regions closest to Cajamarca Department (home state of San Ignacio), 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 Amazonas Amazonas105 169 91
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ancash Ancash217 349 188
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Azuay Azuay246 396 214
North (N)
National Flag Of Canar Canar269 433 234
North (N)
National Flag Of El Oro El Oro234 376 203
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Huánuco Department Huánuco Department271 437 236
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of La Libertad La Libertad119 192 104
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Lambayeque Lambayeque75 121 65
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Loja Loja172 276 149
North (N)
National Flag Of Pasco Pasco373 601 324
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To San Ignacio


Countries bordering or closest to Peru, with aerial distance and compass direction from San Ignacio'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 Bolivia Bolivia912 1,468 792
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Colombia Colombia952 1,532 827
North (N)
National Flag Of Costa Rica Costa Rica1,440 2,317 1,250
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ecuador Ecuador553 890 480
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Guyana Guyana1,473 2,370 1,279
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Panama Panama1,288 2,072 1,118
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay1,473 2,370 1,279
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Suriname Suriname1,591 2,560 1,381
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Venezuela Venezuela1,225 1,971 1,064
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to San Ignacio. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Cajamarca Department, Peru.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
San Ignacio (You)Cajamarca Department7,912
San José de LourdesCajamarca Department10.7ENE
NamballeCajamarca Department18.6NNW
ChirinosCajamarca Department21.1SSE
HuarangoCajamarca Department28.7ESE
La CoipaCajamarca Department29.4SSE
San José del AltoCajamarca Department35.5S
TabaconasCajamarca Department44336.4WSW
ZapotalCajamarca Department68743.2SE
ChapayaPiura66447.3W
SapalachePiura48748.0W

🏆 Cajamarca Department City Rankings

How does San Ignacio rank within Cajamarca Department? 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 San Ignacio appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Jaén53,725.00
San Ignacio ⭐4,990.00
Chota392.47
Cajamarca392.47
Santa Catalina de Pulán159.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Cajamarca512.98
Chota36.28
San Ignacio ⭐1.59
Jaén0.98
✈️ Nearest Airport
Shumba Airport
IATA: JAE
56 km (35 mi) from San Ignacio
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 Cajamarca Department Cities
San Ignacio ranks #7 of 95 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where San Ignacio Sits on the Map

San Ignacio sits inside Cajamarca Department, Peru and ranks #7 of 95 cities in Cajamarca Department 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 San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack San Ignacio against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Cajamarca Department city rankings

🌎 Beyond San Ignacio: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through San Ignacio

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From San Ignacio

Which cities are closest to San Ignacio?

See the Cities Near To San Ignacio 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 Cajamarca Department by population and density.

How is the distance from San Ignacio to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of San Ignacio. 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 Cajamarca Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does San Ignacio compare in size to the cities near it?

San Ignacio ranks #7 of 95 cities in Cajamarca Department 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 San Ignacio?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to San Ignacio is Shumba Airport (JAE), about 56 km (35 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.