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Virú, La Libertad, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In Virú, Peru

Thursday, 13 August 2026
16:06:04 PET
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 20,774
District: Viru

📍 Cities Near To Virú


Find cities, states and countries closest to Virú in La Libertad, 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 Virú.

📍 Virú 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 Virú from our regional database:

State / RegionLa Libertad
DistrictViru
Total Population20,774
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-8.4155° N
Center Longitude-78.752° E
Elevation75 m (246 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
Population Rank in La Libertad#11 of 89
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alto Salaverry Alto Salaverry23 36 20
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Barraza Barraza26 42 22
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Buena Vista Buena Vista9 15 8
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Buenos Aires Buenos Aires27 44 24
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Calamarca Calamarca29 46 25
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Carabamba Carabamba23 36 20
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chao Chao10 16 9
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of El Porvenir El Porvenir29 46 25
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Huanchaco Huanchaco34 55 30
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Huanchaquito Alto Huanchaquito Alto33 53 28
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Huaso Huaso27 43 23
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of La Esperanza La Esperanza31 50 27
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Laredo Laredo27 43 23
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Mache Mache30 49 26
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Menocucho Menocucho28 45 24
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Virú


States and regions closest to La Libertad (home state of Virú), 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 Amazonas211 339 183
North (N)
National Flag Of Ancash Ancash103 165 89
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cajamarca Department Cajamarca Department119 192 104
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Callao Callao285 459 248
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Huánuco Department Huánuco Department175 282 152
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Junin Junin268 432 233
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Lambayeque Lambayeque140 225 121
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Lima Province Lima Province293 471 254
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Pasco Pasco277 445 240
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Piura Piura254 408 220
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Virú


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Virú (You)La Libertad20,774
Puente ViruLa Libertad8,9953.4WSW
Victor RaulLa Libertad8,3697.9W
Buena VistaLa Libertad97114.9ESE
ChaoLa Libertad16.3SSE
SalaverryLa Libertad10,06632.9NW
Alto SalaverryLa Libertad5,01436.2NW
CarabambaLa Libertad36.4NNE
MiramarLa Libertad9,61437.4NW
Santo DomingoLa Libertad66538.7NNW
MocheLa Libertad22,58139.2NW

🏆 La Libertad City Rankings

How does Virú rank within La Libertad? 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 Virú appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Trujillo919,899
Chepén41,992
Chocope32,370
Pacasmayo29,165
Guadalupe25,376
Laredo24,691
Moche22,581
Santiago de Cao21,982
Huamachuco21,768
Paiján21,128

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport
IATA: TRU
54 km (34 mi) from Virú
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 La Libertad Cities
Virú ranks #11 of 89 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Virú Sits on the Map

Virú sits inside La Libertad, Peru and ranks #11 of 89 cities in La Libertad 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 Virú 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 Virú 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 Virú and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Virú against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and La Libertad city rankings

🌎 Beyond Virú: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Virú

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Virú?

See the Cities Near To Virú 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 La Libertad by population and density.

How is the distance from Virú to nearby places calculated?

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

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

How does Virú compare in size to the cities near it?

Virú ranks #11 of 89 cities in La Libertad 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 Virú?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Virú is Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU), about 54 km (34 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.