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Chongos Alto, Junin, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In Chongos Alto, Peru

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:00:04 PET
State: Junin
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 828
District: Provincia de Huancayo

📍 Cities Near To Chongos Alto


Find cities, states and countries closest to Chongos Alto in Junin, 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 Chongos Alto.

📍 Chongos 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 Chongos Alto from our regional database:

State / RegionJunin
DistrictProvincia de Huancayo
Total Population828
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-12.3113° N
Center Longitude-75.289° E
Elevation3,636 m (11,930 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
Population Rank in Junin#40 of 115
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aco Aco25 40 22
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Acobambilla Acobambilla25 39 21
South (S)
National Flag Of Acopalca Acopalca26 41 22
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Acostambo Acostambo16 26 14
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Acraquia Acraquia27 43 23
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ahuac Ahuac16 25 14
North (N)
National Flag Of Ahuaycha Ahuaycha28 44 24
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Anta Anta22 36 19
East (E)
National Flag Of Aramachay Aramachay28 46 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ayacancha Ayacancha26 41 22
East (E)
National Flag Of Carhuacallanga Carhuacallanga7 11 6
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Chacapampa Chacapampa4 6 3
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Chambara Chambara20 33 18
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Chicche Chicche1 2 1
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Chilca Chilca16 27 14
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To Chongos Alto


States and regions closest to Junin (home state of Chongos 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 Ancash Ancash166 267 144
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Apurímac Department Apurímac Department280 450 243
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ayacucho Ayacucho183 294 159
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Callao Callao98 158 85
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Huancavelica Huancavelica132 212 114
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Huánuco Department Huánuco Department119 192 104
North (N)
National Flag Of Ica Ica202 326 176
South (S)
National Flag Of La Libertad La Libertad268 432 233
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Lima Province Lima Province87 140 76
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Lima region Lima region79 128 69
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Chongos Alto


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Chongos Alto (You)Junin828
ChiccheJunin2501.9NNW
HuasicanchaJunin6912.4SSE
ChacapampaJunin3035.8SE
ColcaJunin7.2E
CarhuacallangaJunin82810.8ESE
CullhuasJunin55916.1NE
YanacanchaJunin58616.2NW
HuayllahuaraHuancavelica58116.2SE
HuacrapuquioJunin17.1NNE
ViquesJunin17.9NNE

🏆 Junin City Rankings

How does Chongos Alto rank within Junin? 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 Chongos Alto appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Huancayo456,250
Chilca73,371
Tarma51,350
La Oroya33,345
Jauja21,057
Santa Rosa18,057
San Martín de Pangoa16,262
Satipo15,532
Junín15,320
San Ramón14,708

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Huancayo319.00
Tarma226.90

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Huancayo1,430.25
Tarma226.31
✈️ Nearest Airport
Francisco Carle Airport
IATA: JAU
62 km (39 mi) from Chongos 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 Junin Cities
Chongos Alto ranks #40 of 115 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Chongos Alto Sits on the Map

Chongos Alto sits inside Junin, Peru and ranks #40 of 115 cities in Junin 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 Chongos 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 Chongos 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 Chongos Alto and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Chongos Alto against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Junin city rankings

🌎 Beyond Chongos Alto: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Chongos Alto

If you're stringing together stops in Junin, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Chongos 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

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

Which cities are closest to Chongos Alto?

See the Cities Near To Chongos 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 Junin by population and density.

How is the distance from Chongos 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 Chongos 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 Chongos 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 Chongos 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 Chongos 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 Chongos Alto?

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

How does Chongos Alto compare in size to the cities near it?

Chongos Alto ranks #40 of 115 cities in Junin 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 Chongos Alto?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Chongos Alto is Francisco Carle Airport (JAU), about 62 km (39 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.