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Cabeceiras de Basto, Braga, Portugal – Portugal Flag

Current Date And Time In Cabeceiras de Basto, Portugal

Friday, 14 August 2026
16:13:38 WEST
State: Braga
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 16,710
District: Cabeceiras de Basto

📍 Cities Near To Cabeceiras de Basto


Find cities, states and countries closest to Cabeceiras de Basto in Braga, 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 Cabeceiras de Basto.

📍 Cabeceiras de Basto 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 Cabeceiras de Basto from our regional database:

State / RegionBraga
DistrictCabeceiras de Basto
Total Population16,710
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude41.5143° N
Center Longitude-7.9894° E
Elevation295 m (968 ft)
UTC Time Zone-01:00 to +00:00
Population Rank in Braga#7 of 83
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alvito Alvito1 2 1
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Amarante Amarante17 28 15
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Amares Amares20 33 18
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Arões Arões12 20 11
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Baião Baião24 39 21
South (S)
National Flag Of Baltar Baltar30 49 26
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Barrosas Barrosas19 31 17
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Boticas Boticas20 33 18
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Brito Brito20 32 17
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Caldas de Vizela Caldas de Vizela19 30 16
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Caldelas Caldelas23 37 20
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Candoso Candoso18 29 16
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Carvalhosa Carvalhosa24 39 21
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Castelões de Cepeda Castelões de Cepeda28 45 24
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Celorico de Basto Celorico de Basto9 14 8
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Cabeceiras de Basto


States and regions closest to Braga (home state of Cabeceiras de Basto), 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 Aveiro Aveiro64 102 55
South (S)
National Flag Of Bragança Bragança88 142 76
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Castelo Branco Castelo Branco129 207 112
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Coimbra Coimbra93 149 81
South (S)
National Flag Of Galicia Galicia73 117 63
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Guarda Guarda94 151 82
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Leiria Leiria126 202 109
South (S)
National Flag Of Porto Porto29 46 25
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Viana do Castelo Viana do Castelo22 35 19
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Vila Real Vila Real39 63 34
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Cabeceiras de Basto


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Cabeceiras de Basto (You)Braga16,710
Refojos de BastoBraga5,0370.5WSW
AlvitoBraga9632.1SW
Mondim de BastoVila Real7,49311.8SSE
Celorico de BastoBraga14.2S
Ribeira de PenaVila Real5,88715.6E
SobreiraVila Real4,21915.6E
FafeBraga16,86816.8WSW
Vieira do MinhoBraga1,68718.3NW
ArõesBraga4,85519.8WSW
SerzedoBraga8,00023.4WSW

🏆 Braga City Rankings

How does Cabeceiras de Basto rank within Braga? 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 Cabeceiras de Basto appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Braga193,324
Guimarães40,604
Esposende34,625
Bairro Novo32,876
Barcelos19,085
Fafe16,868
Cabeceiras de Basto ⭐16,710
Real11,700
Semelhe11,700
Calendário11,357

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Palmeira8.88
Joane7.25
Brito5.90
Gandra5.15
Lordelo4.97
Moreira de Conegos4.72
Gualtar2.74
Tadim2.68
Tebosa2.59
Lamas1.25

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Gualtar2,467.52
Moreira de Conegos1,187.92
Joane1,085.38
Lordelo917.51
Brito856.10
Lamas673.60
Palmeira641.89
Tadim472.76
Tebosa435.91
Gandra256.89
✈️ Nearest Airport
Vila Real Airport
IATA: VRL
35 km (22 mi) from Cabeceiras de Basto
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 Braga Cities
Cabeceiras de Basto ranks #7 of 83 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Cabeceiras de Basto? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Cabeceiras de Basto Sits on the Map

Cabeceiras de Basto sits inside Braga, Portugal and ranks #7 of 83 cities in Braga 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 Cabeceiras de Basto 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 Cabeceiras de Basto 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 Cabeceiras de Basto and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Cabeceiras de Basto against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Braga city rankings

🌎 Beyond Cabeceiras de Basto: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Cabeceiras de Basto

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Cabeceiras de Basto?

See the Cities Near To Cabeceiras de Basto 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 Braga by population and density.

How is the distance from Cabeceiras de Basto to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Cabeceiras de Basto. 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 Braga city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Cabeceiras de Basto compare in size to the cities near it?

Cabeceiras de Basto ranks #7 of 83 cities in Braga 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 Cabeceiras de Basto?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Cabeceiras de Basto is Vila Real Airport (VRL), about 35 km (22 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.