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Rosto de Cão, Azores, Portugal – Portugal Flag

Current Date And Time In Rosto de Cão, Portugal

Friday, 14 August 2026
17:05:35 WEST
State: Azores
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 7,880
District: Ponta Delgada

📍 Cities Near To Rosto de Cão


Find cities, states and countries closest to Rosto de Cão in Azores, Portugal 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 Rosto de Cão.

📍 Rosto de Cão 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 Rosto de Cão from our regional database:

State / RegionAzores
DistrictPonta Delgada
Total Population7,880
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude37.7445° N
Center Longitude-25.6405° E
Elevation1 m (3 ft)
UTC Time Zone-01:00 to +00:00
Population Rank in Azores#4 of 62
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Achadinha Achadinha21 34 18
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Água de Pau Água de Pau7 12 6
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Arrifes Arrifes4 6 3
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cabouco Cabouco4 7 4
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Fajã de Baixo Fajã de Baixo1 1 1
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Fenais da Ajuda Fenais da Ajuda19 30 16
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Fenais da Luz Fenais da Luz6 9 5
North (N)
National Flag Of Furnas Furnas18 29 16
East (E)
National Flag Of Lagoa Lagoa4 6 3
East (E)
National Flag Of Maia Maia15 24 13
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mosteiros Mosteiros14 23 12
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ponta Delgada Ponta Delgada2 3 1
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ponta Garça Ponta Garça15 24 13
East (E)
National Flag Of Povoação Povoação21 34 19
East (E)
National Flag Of Rabo de Peixe Rabo de Peixe6 9 5
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Rosto de Cão


States and regions closest to Azores (home state of Rosto de Cão), 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 Adrar Adrar1,512 2,433 1,313
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aveiro Aveiro932 1,499 809
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Beja Beja970 1,561 842
East (E)
National Flag Of Braga Braga953 1,533 827
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Canary Islands Canary Islands836 1,346 726
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Coimbra Coimbra941 1,515 817
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Connacht Connacht1,366 2,198 1,186
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Dakhlet Nouadhibou Dakhlet Nouadhibou1,323 2,130 1,149
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Évora Évora965 1,553 838
East (E)
National Flag Of Faro Faro974 1,567 846
East (E)

🌎 Countries Near To Rosto de Cão


Countries bordering or closest to Portugal, with aerial distance and compass direction from Rosto de Cão'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 Algeria Algeria968 1,557 840
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra552 888 479
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium984 1,584 854
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of France France708 1,139 615
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gibraltar Gibraltar274 442 238
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey747 1,203 649
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ireland Ireland994 1,600 864
North (N)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man1,039 1,673 903
North (N)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey741 1,193 644
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Luxembourg Luxembourg1,005 1,617 873
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Rosto de Cão. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Azores, Portugal.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Rosto de Cão (You)Azores7,880
Fajã de BaixoAzores4,9151.0NW
São RoqueAzores4,9321.1N
Ponta DelgadaAzores20,0562.5WSW
ArrifesAzores6,9815.8WNW
LagoaAzores14,4426.0E
RelvaAzores3,0066.9W
CaboucoAzores1,9216.9ENE
São VicenteAzores2,3618.5NNW
Rabo de PeixeAzores7,6818.9NE
Fenais da LuzAzores2,0098.9N

🏆 Azores City Rankings

How does Rosto de Cão rank within Azores? 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 Rosto de Cão appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
São Roque688.83
São Mateus597.30
Rabo de Peixe452.36
Cabouco373.01
Lajes335.78
Porto Martins291.84
Arrifes276.26
Relva273.77
Ribeira Seca235.81
Ribeira Seca200.00
✈️ Nearest Airport
João Paulo II Airport
IATA: PDL
5 km (3 mi) from Rosto de Cão
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 Azores Cities
Rosto de Cão ranks #4 of 62 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Rosto de Cão? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Rosto de Cão Sits on the Map

Rosto de Cão sits inside Azores, Portugal and ranks #4 of 62 cities in Azores 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 Rosto de Cão 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 Rosto de Cão 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 Rosto de Cão and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Rosto de Cão against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Azores city rankings

🌎 Beyond Rosto de Cão: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Rosto de Cão, 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 Rosto de Cão at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Rosto de Cão

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Rosto de Cão

Which cities are closest to Rosto de Cão?

See the Cities Near To Rosto de Cão 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 Azores by population and density.

How is the distance from Rosto de Cão to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Rosto de Cão. 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 Azores city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Rosto de Cão compare in size to the cities near it?

Rosto de Cão ranks #4 of 62 cities in Azores 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 Rosto de Cão?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Rosto de Cão is João Paulo II Airport (PDL), about 5 km (3 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.