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Yurimaguas, Loreto, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In Yurimaguas, Peru

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:15:48 PET
State: Loreto
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 41,827
District: Provincia de Alto Amazonas

📍 Cities Near To Yurimaguas


Find cities, states and countries closest to Yurimaguas in Loreto, 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 Yurimaguas.

📍 Yurimaguas 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 Yurimaguas from our regional database:

State / RegionLoreto
DistrictProvincia de Alto Amazonas
Total Population41,827
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-5.9018° N
Center Longitude-76.1223° E
Elevation143 m (469 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
Population Rank in Loreto#4 of 50
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Agua Blanca Agua Blanca69 111 60
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Alto Mayo Alto Mayo94 151 81
West (W)
National Flag Of Alto Perillo Alto Perillo105 170 92
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Alto Perú Alto Perú72 117 63
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Angaiza Angaiza87 140 76
West (W)
National Flag Of Arahuante Arahuante49 79 43
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Atahualpa Atahualpa119 191 103
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bajo Naranjillo Bajo Naranjillo87 140 75
West (W)
National Flag Of Balsapuerto Balsapuerto30 49 26
West (W)
National Flag Of Bambamarca Bambamarca152 244 132
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Barranca Barranca83 134 72
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Barranquita Barranquita26 42 23
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Barranquita Barranquita65 105 57
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bellavista Bellavista86 138 75
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bello Horizonte Bello Horizonte45 72 39
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Yurimaguas


States and regions closest to Loreto (home state of Yurimaguas), 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 Acre405 652 352
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Amazonas Amazonas275 442 239
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Amazonas Department Amazonas Department265 427 231
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ancash Ancash420 676 365
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Azuay Azuay342 551 297
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bolívar Bolívar376 605 326
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cajamarca Department Cajamarca Department353 568 307
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Canar Canar346 556 300
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Caquetá Caquetá353 569 307
North (N)
National Flag Of Carchi Carchi414 667 360
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Yurimaguas


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Yurimaguas (You)Loreto41,827
ShucushuyacuLoreto32.7ESE
BarranquitaSan Martín Department42.2SSE
PelejoSan Martín Department48.7SE
BalsapuertoLoreto49.0W
YumbatosSan Martín Department85250.4SSW
PapaplayaSan Martín Department1,27650.9SE
Pongo de CaynarachiSan Martín Department50.9SSW
Santa CruzLoreto52.9NE
SoledadLoreto64456.7WNW
San AntonioSan Martín Department57.5SSW

🏆 Loreto City Rankings

How does Yurimaguas rank within Loreto? 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 Yurimaguas appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Iquitos377,609
San Juan78,153
Belen57,824
Yurimaguas ⭐41,827
Nauta14,646
Contamana13,885
Lagunas9,197
San Antonio del Estrecho8,000
Monte Israel6,000
Barranca5,779

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Iquitos1,213.41

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Iquitos311.20
✈️ Nearest Airport
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport
IATA: YMS
1 km (1 mi) from Yurimaguas
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 Loreto Cities
Yurimaguas ranks #4 of 50 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Yurimaguas Sits on the Map

Yurimaguas sits inside Loreto, Peru and ranks #4 of 50 cities in Loreto 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 Yurimaguas 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 Yurimaguas 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 Yurimaguas and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Yurimaguas against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Loreto city rankings

🌎 Beyond Yurimaguas: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Yurimaguas

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Yurimaguas?

See the Cities Near To Yurimaguas 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 Loreto by population and density.

How is the distance from Yurimaguas to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Yurimaguas ranks #4 of 50 cities in Loreto 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 Yurimaguas?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Yurimaguas is Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS), about 1 km (1 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.