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Independencia, Ica, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In Independencia, Peru

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:26:57 PET
State: Ica
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
District: Provincia de Pisco

📍 Cities Near To Independencia


Find cities, states and countries closest to Independencia in Ica, 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 Independencia.

📍 Independencia 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 Independencia from our regional database:

State / RegionIca
DistrictProvincia de Pisco
Total Population
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-13.7° N
Center Longitude-76.0333° E
Elevation190 m (623 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alto Larán Alto Larán18 29 16
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Chincha Alta Chincha Alta21 34 18
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Chincha Baja Chincha Baja19 30 16
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Collazos Collazos27 44 24
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Dos Palmas Dos Palmas5 8 4
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of El Carmen El Carmen28 45 24
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of El Carmen El Carmen14 23 12
North (N)
National Flag Of Fonavi Fonavi30 49 26
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Guadalupe Guadalupe26 42 23
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Huamanguilla Huamanguilla35 56 30
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Humay Humay10 16 9
East (E)
National Flag Of Ica Ica33 53 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of La Tinguiña La Tinguiña32 52 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Las Huacas Las Huacas15 25 13
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Longar Longar29 46 25
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To Independencia


States and regions closest to Ica (home state of Independencia), 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 Acre Acre482 776 419
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ancash Ancash351 564 305
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Apurímac Department Apurímac Department177 285 154
East (E)
National Flag Of Arequipa Arequipa323 519 280
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ayacucho Ayacucho119 192 104
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Callao Callao168 271 146
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cuzco Department Cuzco Department279 449 242
East (E)
National Flag Of Huancavelica Huancavelica103 165 89
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Huánuco Department Huánuco Department322 518 279
North (N)
National Flag Of Junin Junin202 326 176
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Independencia


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Independencia (You)Ica
Dos PalmasIca8628.1ESE
Tupac AmaruIca11,15912.6W
San ClementeIca15,81513.1WNW
HumayIca66216.0E
Santa CruzIca61918.4SW
PiscoIca61,86918.6W
San AndrésIca20.5W
El CarmenIca22.7N
San FranciscoIca58624.8NNW
Las HuacasIca55324.9NNW

🏆 Ica City Rankings

How does Independencia rank within Ica? 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 Independencia appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Ica282,407
Chincha Alta153,076
Pisco61,869
Nazca23,556
San Clemente15,815
Minas de Marcona15,478
San Juan12,795
Tupac Amaru11,159
Santiago10,449
Subtanjalla9,096

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Pisco3,978.19
Chincha Alta2,988.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Chincha Alta51.23
Pisco15.55
✈️ Nearest Airport
Maria Reiche Neuman Airport
IATA: NZC
173 km (107 mi) from Independencia
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

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

📍 Where Independencia Sits on the Map

Independencia sits inside Ica, 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 Independencia 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 Independencia 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 Independencia and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Independencia against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Ica city rankings

🌎 Beyond Independencia: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Independencia and the countries closest to Independencia 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 Independencia, 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 Independencia at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Independencia

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Independencia MapView the Independencia map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Independencia Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Ica OverviewExplore the Ica 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 Independencia

Which cities are closest to Independencia?

See the Cities Near To Independencia 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 Ica by population and density.

How is the distance from Independencia to nearby places calculated?

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

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

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Independencia?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Independencia is Maria Reiche Neuman Airport (NZC), about 173 km (107 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.