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San José del Alto, Cajamarca Department, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In San José del Alto, Peru

Saturday, 15 August 2026
10:39:40 PET
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
District: Provincia de Jaén

📍 Cities Near To San José del Alto


Find cities, states and countries closest to San José del Alto 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 José del Alto.

📍 San José del Alto 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 José del Alto from our regional database:

State / RegionCajamarca Department
DistrictProvincia de Jaén
Total Population
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-5.4651° N
Center Longitude-79.0176° E
Elevation1,008 m (3,307 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bellavista Bellavista27 44 24
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Chirinos Chirinos14 22 12
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Chontalí Chontalí13 22 12
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Huabal Huabal13 21 11
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Huarango Huarango21 34 18
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Jaén Jaén22 36 19
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of La Coipa La Coipa9 15 8
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of La Floresta La Floresta16 26 14
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Las Pirias Las Pirias16 26 14
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Linderos Linderos22 35 19
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Sallique Sallique24 39 21
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of San Felipe San Felipe29 47 25
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of San Ignacio San Ignacio22 36 19
North (N)
National Flag Of San José de Lourdes San José de Lourdes26 42 22
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of San Lorenzo San Lorenzo14 23 12
East-southeast (ESE)

🏳️ States Near To San José del Alto


States and regions closest to Cajamarca Department (home state of San José del Alto), 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 José del Alto


Countries bordering or closest to Peru, with aerial distance and compass direction from San José del Alto'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 José del Alto. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Cajamarca Department, Peru.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
San José del Alto (You)Cajamarca Department
La CoipaCajamarca Department14.7ENE
HuabalCajamarca Department73221.0SE
ChontalíCajamarca Department21.6SSW
ChirinosCajamarca Department22.2NE
San LorenzoCajamarca Department70023.1ESE
Shumba AltoCajamarca Department55925.2ESE
Las PiriasCajamarca Department77825.7SE
La FlorestaCajamarca Department51826.3ESE
TabaconasCajamarca Department44333.8WNW
HuarangoCajamarca Department34.3NE

🏆 Cajamarca Department City Rankings

How does San José del Alto 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 José del Alto appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Cajamarca201,329
Jaén52,493
Celendín14,660
Chota14,240
Cajabamba13,486
Bambamarca13,351
San Ignacio7,912
Bellavista6,320
Santa Cruz De Succhabamba4,660
Colasay975

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Jaén53,725.00
San Ignacio4,990.00
Chota392.47
Cajamarca392.47
Santa Catalina de Pulán159.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Cajamarca512.98
Chota36.28
San Ignacio1.59
Jaén0.98
✈️ Nearest Airport
Shumba Airport
IATA: JAE
30 km (19 mi) from San José del Alto
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
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🧭 How Close Is Everything to San José del Alto? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where San José del Alto Sits on the Map

San José del Alto sits inside Cajamarca Department, Peru. 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 José del Alto 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 José del Alto 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 José del Alto and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack San José del Alto against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Cajamarca Department city rankings

🌎 Beyond San José del Alto: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to San José del Alto and the countries closest to San José del Alto 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 José del Alto, 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 José del Alto at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through San José del Alto

If you're stringing together stops in Cajamarca Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from San José del Alto — 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 José del Alto MapView the San José del Alto map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ San José del Alto 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 José del Alto

Which cities are closest to San José del Alto?

See the Cities Near To San José del Alto 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 José del Alto 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 José del Alto 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 José del Alto 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 José del Alto 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 José del Alto 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 José del Alto?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of San José del Alto. 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to San José del Alto?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to San José del Alto is Shumba Airport (JAE), about 30 km (19 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.