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La Fría, Táchira, Venezuela – Venezuela Flag

Current Date And Time In La Fría, Venezuela

Friday, 14 August 2026
04:21:21 VET
State: Táchira
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 61,568
District: Municipio García de Hevia

📍 Cities Near To La Fría


Find cities, states and countries closest to La Fría in Táchira, Venezuela 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 Fría.

📍 La Fría 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 La Fría from our regional database:

State / RegionTáchira
DistrictMunicipio García de Hevia
Total Population61,568
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude8.2152° N
Center Longitude-72.2489° E
Elevation119 m (390 ft)
UTC Time Zone-04:00
Population Rank in Táchira#6 of 16
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Capacho Nuevo Capacho Nuevo27 44 24
South (S)
National Flag Of Capacho Viejo Capacho Viejo27 44 24
South (S)
National Flag Of Colón Colón13 20 11
South (S)
National Flag Of Coloncito Coloncito13 22 12
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cordero Cordero25 41 22
South (S)
National Flag Of Cúcuta Cúcuta28 44 24
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of El Cobre El Cobre18 29 16
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of El Zulia El Zulia31 50 27
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Garcia de Hevia Municipality Garcia de Hevia Municipality7 11 6
North (N)
National Flag Of La Esperanza La Esperanza15 24 13
West (W)
National Flag Of La Grita La Grita19 31 16
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Las Mesas Las Mesas7 11 6
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Lobatera Lobatera20 32 17
South (S)
National Flag Of Los Patios Los Patios31 50 27
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Michelena Michelena18 29 16
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To La Fría


States and regions closest to Táchira (home state of La Fría), 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 Antioquia Antioquia261 421 227
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Apure Apure257 414 223
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Arauca Department Arauca Department123 197 106
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Atlántico Atlántico268 431 232
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Barinas Barinas139 224 121
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bogota D.C. Bogota D.C.258 415 224
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bolívar Bolívar139 224 121
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Boyacá Boyacá189 305 164
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Caldas Department Caldas Department279 450 243
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Casanare Department Casanare Department154 248 134
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To La Fría


Countries bordering or closest to Venezuela, with aerial distance and compass direction from La Fría'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 Aruba Aruba480 773 417
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Barbados Barbados670 1,078 582
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba413 665 359
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Colombia Colombia545 878 474
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Curacao Curacao429 691 373
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Dominica Dominica715 1,150 621
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Grenada Grenada516 831 448
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Guadeloupe Guadeloupe761 1,224 660
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Guyana Guyana538 865 467
East (E)
National Flag Of Martinique Martinique682 1,097 592
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to La Fría. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Táchira, Venezuela.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
La Fría (You)Táchira61,568
Las MesasTáchira11.0ESE
Garcia de Hevia MunicipalityTáchira11.3N
San Juan de ColonTáchira19.6S
ColónTáchira62,51320.5S
SeborucoTáchira20.8ESE
UmuquenaTáchira21.1ENE
ColoncitoTáchira25,35221.6NE
La EsperanzaNorte de Santander Department2,71823.7W
Puerto SantanderNorte de Santander Department16,27523.9NW
Santa AnaTáchira27.3ESE

🏆 Táchira City Rankings

How does La Fría rank within Táchira? 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 Fría appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
San Cristóbal289,852
Táriba138,402
Rubio93,197
San Antonio del Táchira66,392
Colón62,513
La Fría ⭐61,568
Ureña56,509
San Josecito54,669
Palmira48,087
Capacho Nuevo40,169

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Santa Ana619.00
Colón484.00
Rubio315.00
San Cristóbal247.00
San Antonio del Táchira204.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
San Cristóbal1,173.49
San Antonio del Táchira325.45
Rubio295.86
Colón129.16
Santa Ana57.27
✈️ Nearest Airport
Camilo Daza International Airport
IATA: CUC
43 km (27 mi) from La Fría
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 Táchira Cities
La Fría ranks #6 of 16 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where La Fría Sits on the Map

La Fría sits inside Táchira, Venezuela and ranks #6 of 16 cities in Táchira 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 La Fría 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 La Fría 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 La Fría and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack La Fría against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Táchira city rankings

🌎 Beyond La Fría: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through La Fría

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From La Fría

Which cities are closest to La Fría?

See the Cities Near To La Fría 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 Táchira by population and density.

How is the distance from La Fría to nearby places calculated?

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

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

How does La Fría compare in size to the cities near it?

La Fría ranks #6 of 16 cities in Táchira 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 La Fría?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to La Fría is Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC), about 43 km (27 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.