Current Date And Time In La Dolores, Puerto Rico
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
05:02:41 AST
State: Río Grande
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 3,534
District: Ciénaga Baja Barrio
Find cities, states and countries closest to La Dolores in Río Grande, 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 La Dolores.
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 La Dolores from our regional database:
| State / Region | Río Grande |
| District | Ciénaga Baja Barrio |
| Total Population | 3,534 |
| Land Area | 1.71 km² |
| Population Density | 2,066.67 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 18.3755° N |
| Center Longitude | -65.8557° E |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population Rank in Río Grande | #2 of 5 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bartolo | 1 | 2 | 1 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Campo Rico | 4 | 6 | 3 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Canovanas | 3 | 5 | 3 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Canovanas | 3 | 5 | 2 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Hato Candal | 4 | 7 | 4 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Loíza | 4 | 7 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Palmer | 5 | 9 | 5 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Río Grande | 2 | 3 | 1 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| San Isidro | 2 | 4 | 2 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Santa Barbara | 4 | 7 | 4 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Suárez | 4 | 6 | 3 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Vieques | 4 | 6 | 3 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Río Grande (home state of La Dolores), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Adjuntas | 60 | 97 | 52 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Aguada | 89 | 143 | 77 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Aguadilla | 87 | 140 | 75 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Aguas Buenas | 19 | 31 | 16 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Aibonito | 32 | 51 | 27 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Añasco | 86 | 138 | 75 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Anegada | 101 | 163 | 88 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Arecibo | 55 | 88 | 48 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Arroyo | 29 | 46 | 25 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Barceloneta | 47 | 75 | 41 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Puerto Rico, with aerial distance and compass direction from La Dolores's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Anguilla | 231 | 372 | 201 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Antigua And Barbuda | 326 | 524 | 283 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Aruba | 454 | 730 | 394 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Barbados | 583 | 939 | 506 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 432 | 695 | 375 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| British Virgin Islands | 129 | 207 | 112 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Curacao | 448 | 720 | 389 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Dominica | 396 | 637 | 344 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Dominican Republic | 237 | 381 | 206 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Grenada | 534 | 859 | 464 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to La Dolores. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Río Grande, Puerto Rico.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Dolores (You) | Río Grande | 3,534 | — | — |
| Bartolo | Río Grande | 1,260 | 2.4 | SE |
| Río Grande | Río Grande | 13,467 | 2.6 | ENE |
| San Isidro | Canóvanas | 8,071 | 3.6 | WNW |
| Canovanas | Canóvanas | 8,437 | 4.6 | W |
| Canovanas | Carolina | — | 4.6 | W |
| Vieques | Loíza | 4,325 | 6.0 | NNE |
| Suárez | Loíza | 2,276 | 6.1 | N |
| Campo Rico | Canóvanas | 3,218 | 6.2 | SW |
| Loíza | Loíza | 4,311 | 6.7 | NNW |
| Santa Barbara | Canóvanas | 5,168 | 7.0 | WNW |
How does La Dolores rank within Río Grande? 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 La Dolores appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Río Grande | 13,467 |
| La Dolores ⭐ | 3,534 |
| Hato Candal | 2,453 |
| Bartolo | 1,260 |
| Palmer | 1,205 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Río Grande | 232.06 |
| La Dolores ⭐ | 1.71 |
| Hato Candal | 1.54 |
| Palmer | 0.53 |
| Bartolo | 0.48 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Bartolo | 2,625.00 |
| Palmer | 2,273.58 |
| La Dolores ⭐ | 2,066.67 |
| Hato Candal | 1,592.86 |
| Río Grande | 58.03 |
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport IATA: SJU 17 km (11 mi) from La Dolores |
La Dolores sits inside Río Grande, Puerto Rico and ranks #2 of 5 cities in Río Grande 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to La Dolores and the countries closest to La Dolores 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from La Dolores, 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 La Dolores at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Río Grande, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from La Dolores — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To La Dolores 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 Río Grande by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of La Dolores 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 La Dolores map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 La Dolores 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.
It's the bearing from La Dolores 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of La Dolores. 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 Río Grande city rankings above to size up each candidate.
La Dolores ranks #2 of 5 cities in Río Grande by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to La Dolores is Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), about 17 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.