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Minas de Marcona, Ica, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In Minas de Marcona, Peru

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:38:18 PET
State: Ica
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 15,478
District: Nasca

📍 Cities Near To Minas de Marcona


Find cities, states and countries closest to Minas de Marcona 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 Minas de Marcona.

📍 Minas de Marcona 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 Minas de Marcona from our regional database:

State / RegionIca
DistrictNasca
Total Population15,478
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-15.2119° N
Center Longitude-75.1103° E
Elevation776 m (2,546 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
Population Rank in Ica#6 of 42
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Acarí Acarí36 58 31
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Accomarca Accomarca127 204 110
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Achanizo Achanizo86 139 75
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Alcamenca Alcamenca125 202 109
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Andamarca Andamarca96 154 83
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Apongo Apongo114 184 99
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Asquipata Asquipata113 182 98
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Atico Atico121 194 105
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Atiquipa Atiquipa64 103 56
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aucara Aucara99 160 86
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ayamarca Ayamarca84 135 73
North (N)
National Flag Of Ayaviri Ayaviri105 170 92
North (N)
National Flag Of Belén Belén133 213 115
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bella Unión Bella Unión34 55 30
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Cabana Cabana100 160 86
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Minas de Marcona


States and regions closest to Ica (home state of Minas de Marcona), 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 Minas de Marcona


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Minas de Marcona (You)Ica15,478
San JuanIca12,79517.9SSW
Hacienda TarugaIca39.5NNE
NazcaIca23,55646.2NNE
Puerto de LomasArequipa48.5SE
Bella UniónArequipa55.3ESE
AcaríArequipa4,44558.2ESE
ChanguilloIca24762.1NNW
TulinIca89263.2N
El IngenioIca42763.3N
Santa LucíaAyacucho20068.1ENE

🏆 Ica City Rankings

How does Minas de Marcona 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 Minas de Marcona appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Ica282,407
Chincha Alta153,076
Pisco61,869
Nazca23,556
San Clemente15,815
Minas de Marcona ⭐15,478
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
43 km (27 mi) from Minas de Marcona
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 Ica Cities
Minas de Marcona ranks #6 of 42 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Minas de Marcona? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Minas de Marcona Sits on the Map

Minas de Marcona sits inside Ica, Peru and ranks #6 of 42 cities in Ica 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 Minas de Marcona 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 Minas de Marcona 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 Minas de Marcona and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Minas de Marcona against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Ica city rankings

🌎 Beyond Minas de Marcona: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Minas de Marcona

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Minas de Marcona MapView the Minas de Marcona map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Minas de Marcona 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 Minas de Marcona

Which cities are closest to Minas de Marcona?

See the Cities Near To Minas de Marcona 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 Minas de Marcona to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Minas de Marcona. 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.

How does Minas de Marcona compare in size to the cities near it?

Minas de Marcona ranks #6 of 42 cities in Ica 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 Minas de Marcona?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Minas de Marcona is Maria Reiche Neuman Airport (NZC), about 43 km (27 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.