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Franquez, Morovis, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico Flag

Current Date And Time In Franquez, Puerto Rico

Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:47:41 AST
State: Morovis
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 2,021
District: Fránquez Barrio

📍 Cities Near To Franquez


Find cities, states and countries closest to Franquez in Morovis, Puerto Rico 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 Franquez.

📍 Franquez 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 Franquez from our regional database:

State / RegionMorovis
DistrictFránquez Barrio
Total Population2,021
Land Area0.93 km²
Population Density2,173.12 / km²
Center Latitude18.3402° N
Center Longitude-66.4277° E
Elevation180 m (591 ft)
UTC Time Zone-04:00
Population Rank in Morovis#3 of 3
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Adjuntas Adjuntas23 37 20
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Adjuntas Adjuntas23 37 20
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Aguas Buenas Aguas Buenas22 36 19
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Aguas Buenas Aguas Buenas22 36 19
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Aguilita Aguilita23 37 20
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aibonito Aibonito17 28 15
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aibonito Aibonito17 28 15
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Animas Animas15 25 13
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Arecibo Arecibo21 34 18
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Arroyo Arroyo32 52 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Arroyo Arroyo35 57 31
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bairoa Bairoa26 42 23
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bajadero Bajadero18 29 15
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Barahona Barahona1 2 1
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Barceloneta Barceloneta16 26 14
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Franquez


States and regions closest to Morovis (home state of Franquez), 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 Adjuntas Adjuntas23 38 20
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Aguada Aguada51 83 45
West (W)
National Flag Of Aguadilla Aguadilla50 80 43
West (W)
National Flag Of Aguas Buenas Aguas Buenas20 33 18
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Aibonito Aibonito16 26 14
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Añasco Añasco48 78 42
West (W)
National Flag Of Arecibo Arecibo18 28 15
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Arroyo Arroyo33 53 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Barceloneta Barceloneta12 20 11
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Barranquitas Barranquitas12 19 10
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Franquez


Countries bordering or closest to Puerto Rico, with aerial distance and compass direction from Franquez'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 Anguilla Anguilla231 372 201
East (E)
National Flag Of Antigua And Barbuda Antigua And Barbuda326 524 283
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Aruba Aruba454 730 394
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Barbados Barbados583 939 506
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba432 695 375
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands129 207 112
East (E)
National Flag Of Curacao Curacao448 720 389
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Dominica Dominica396 637 344
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Dominican Republic Dominican Republic237 381 206
West (W)
National Flag Of Grenada Grenada534 859 464
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Franquez. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Morovis, Puerto Rico.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Franquez (You)Morovis2,021
BarahonaMorovis2,6322.2WNW
MorovisMorovis2,4142.7SE
CialesCiales3,2564.4W
MirandaVega Baja2,0576.9NE
Coto NorteVega Baja1,38110.2N
ManatiArecibo11.5NNW
CorozalCorozal11,29711.7E
ManatíManatí16,09211.8NW
Vega BajaVega Baja29,32512.3NNE
Vega BajaArecibo12.3NNE

🏆 Morovis City Rankings

How does Franquez rank within Morovis? 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 Franquez appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Barahona2,632
Morovis2,414
Franquez ⭐2,021

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Barahona1.39
Franquez ⭐0.93

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Franquez ⭐2,173.12
Barahona1,893.53
✈️ Nearest Airport
Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport
IATA: SIG
37 km (23 mi) from Franquez
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 Morovis Cities
Franquez ranks #3 of 3 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Franquez Sits on the Map

Franquez sits inside Morovis, Puerto Rico and ranks #3 of 3 cities in Morovis 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 Franquez 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 Franquez 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 Franquez and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Franquez against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Morovis city rankings

🌎 Beyond Franquez: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Franquez

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Franquez

Which cities are closest to Franquez?

See the Cities Near To Franquez 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 Morovis by population and density.

How is the distance from Franquez to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Franquez ranks #3 of 3 cities in Morovis 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 Franquez?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Franquez is Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG), about 37 km (23 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.