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Bulu, Cagayan Valley, Philippines – Philippines Flag

Current Date And Time In Bulu, Philippines

Friday, 14 August 2026
08:00:51 PHT
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 3,149
District: Province of Isabela

📍 Cities Near To Bulu


Find cities, states and countries closest to Bulu in Cagayan Valley, Philippines 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 Bulu.

📍 Bulu 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 Bulu from our regional database:

State / RegionCagayan Valley
DistrictProvince of Isabela
Total Population3,149
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude17.3333° N
Center Longitude121.7667° E
Elevation29 m (95 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00
Population Rank in Cagayan Valley#105 of 219
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Cabagan Cabagan7 11 6
North (N)
National Flag Of Calinaoan Malasin Calinaoan Malasin2 3 2
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Magsaysay Magsaysay2 3 2
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Masipi West Masipi West6 9 5
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Pilig Pilig1 1 1
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ragan Norte Ragan Norte1 1 1
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of San Antonio San Antonio4 7 4
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of San Bernardo San Bernardo5 8 4
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of San Juan San Juan5 8 4
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Santo Tomas Santo Tomas5 7 4
North (N)
National Flag Of Tumauini Tumauini5 8 4
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ugad Ugad3 5 2
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To Bulu


States and regions closest to Cagayan Valley (home state of Bulu), 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 Bicol Region Bicol Region276 444 240
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Calabarzon Calabarzon204 329 178
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Central and Western Central and Western618 995 537
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Central Luzon Central Luzon126 203 110
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Central Visayas Central Visayas517 832 449
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cordillera Cordillera50 80 43
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Eastern District Eastern District614 988 533
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Eastern Visayas Eastern Visayas392 630 340
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Fukien Fukien562 904 488
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ilocos Ilocos100 161 87
Southwest (SW)

🌎 Countries Near To Bulu


Countries bordering or closest to Philippines, with aerial distance and compass direction from Bulu'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 Brunei Brunei751 1,208 652
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cambodia Cambodia1,131 1,820 982
West (W)
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong822 1,323 714
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Indonesia Indonesia1,087 1,749 944
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Laos Laos1,364 2,196 1,185
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Macao Macao841 1,354 730
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Malaysia Malaysia1,478 2,379 1,283
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Palau Palau946 1,523 822
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Singapore Singapore1,464 2,356 1,272
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan749 1,206 651
North (N)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Bulu. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Cagayan Valley, Philippines.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Bulu (You)Cagayan Valley3,149
PiligCagayan Valley2,3361.3NE
Ragan NorteCagayan Valley4,2171.4SE
MagsaysayCagayan Valley3.0SSE
Calinaoan MalasinCagayan Valley2,0833.4NW
UgadCagayan Valley2,1664.6SE
San AntonioCagayan Valley2,8107.2SSE
Santo TomasCagayan Valley2,7727.4N
TumauiniCagayan Valley3,5737.7SE
San BernardoCagayan Valley2,3668.1NNW
San JuanCagayan Valley2,5178.3NNW

🏆 Cagayan Valley City Rankings

How does Bulu rank within Cagayan Valley? 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 Bulu appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Tuguegarao167,297
Ilagan164,020
Santiago108,414
Alicia74,699
Solana71,475
Aparri68,368
Bambang60,146
Bayombong48,199
Ramon36,307
Solano36,222

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Nagtipunan1,607.40
San Mariano1,469.50
Ilagan1,166.26
Maddela918.57
Gattaran707.50
Echague680.80
Santo Niño512.90
Tumauini467.30
Santa Ana441.30
Cabagan430.40

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Tuguegarao1,155.37
Alicia484.74
Bayombong354.40
Solana304.67
Ramon268.60
Solano259.10
Aparri238.52
Basco195.05
Bambang174.34
Ilagan140.64
✈️ Nearest Airport
Tuguegarao Airport
IATA: TUG
35 km (22 mi) from Bulu
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 Cagayan Valley Cities
Bulu ranks #105 of 219 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Bulu Sits on the Map

Bulu sits inside Cagayan Valley, Philippines and ranks #105 of 219 cities in Cagayan Valley 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 Bulu 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 Bulu 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 Bulu and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Bulu against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Cagayan Valley city rankings

🌎 Beyond Bulu: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Bulu and the countries closest to Bulu by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Philippines. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Bulu, 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 Bulu at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Bulu

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Bulu MapView the Bulu map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Bulu Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Cagayan Valley OverviewExplore the Cagayan Valley state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Philippines Country DataGet complete Philippines data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Bulu

Which cities are closest to Bulu?

See the Cities Near To Bulu 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 Cagayan Valley by population and density.

How is the distance from Bulu to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Bulu ranks #105 of 219 cities in Cagayan Valley 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 Bulu?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Bulu is Tuguegarao Airport (TUG), about 35 km (22 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.