
Find cities, states and countries closest to San Rafael del Piñal 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 San Rafael del Piñal.
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 San Rafael del Piñal from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Capacho Nuevo | 31 | 51 | 27 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Capacho Viejo | 32 | 52 | 28 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cordero | 27 | 44 | 24 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Palmira | 28 | 45 | 24 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Puerto Vivas | 8 | 13 | 7 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Queniquea | 27 | 44 | 24 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Rubio | 30 | 48 | 26 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| San Cristóbal | 25 | 40 | 22 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| San José de Bolívar | 26 | 43 | 23 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| San Josecito | 20 | 32 | 17 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Santa Ana | 23 | 37 | 20 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Táriba | 27 | 44 | 23 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Táchira (home state of San Rafael del Piñal), 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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| Antioquia | 261 | 421 | 227 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Apure | 257 | 414 | 223 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Arauca Department | 123 | 197 | 106 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Atlántico | 268 | 431 | 232 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Barinas | 139 | 224 | 121 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Bogota D.C. | 258 | 415 | 224 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bolívar | 139 | 224 | 121 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Boyacá | 189 | 305 | 164 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Caldas Department | 279 | 450 | 243 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Casanare Department | 154 | 248 | 134 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Venezuela, with aerial distance and compass direction from San Rafael del Piñal'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 | ||
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| Aruba | 480 | 773 | 417 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Barbados | 670 | 1,078 | 582 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 413 | 665 | 359 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Colombia | 545 | 878 | 474 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Curacao | 429 | 691 | 373 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Dominica | 715 | 1,150 | 621 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Grenada | 516 | 831 | 448 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Guadeloupe | 761 | 1,224 | 660 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Guyana | 538 | 865 | 467 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Martinique | 682 | 1,097 | 592 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to San Rafael del Piñal. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Táchira, Venezuela.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| San Rafael del Piñal (You) | Táchira | — | — | — |
| Puerto Vivas | Barinas | — | 13.1 | ESE |
| San Josecito | Táchira | 54,669 | 32.2 | WNW |
| Santa Ana | Táchira | 35,452 | 37.1 | WNW |
| San Cristóbal | Táchira | 289,852 | 40.2 | NW |
| San José de Bolívar | Táchira | — | 42.6 | N |
| Táriba | Táchira | 138,402 | 43.5 | NW |
| Queniquea | Táchira | — | 43.7 | N |
| Cordero | Táchira | — | 43.8 | NW |
| Palmira | Táchira | 48,087 | 45.2 | NW |
| Rubio | Táchira | 93,197 | 47.7 | WNW |
How does San Rafael del Piñal 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 San Rafael del Piñal appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| San Cristóbal | 289,852 |
| Táriba | 138,402 |
| Rubio | 93,197 |
| San Antonio del Táchira | 66,392 |
| Colón | 62,513 |
| La Fría | 61,568 |
| Ureña | 56,509 |
| San Josecito | 54,669 |
| Palmira | 48,087 |
| Capacho Nuevo | 40,169 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Santa Ana | 619.00 |
| Colón | 484.00 |
| Rubio | 315.00 |
| San Cristóbal | 247.00 |
| San Antonio del Táchira | 204.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| San Cristóbal | 1,173.49 |
| San Antonio del Táchira | 325.45 |
| Rubio | 295.86 |
| Colón | 129.16 |
| Santa Ana | 57.27 |
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport IATA: STD 9 km (6 mi) from San Rafael del Piñal |
San Rafael del Piñal sits inside Táchira, Venezuela. 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 San Rafael del Piñal and the countries closest to San Rafael del Piñal 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from San Rafael del Piñal, 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 San Rafael del Piñal at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Táchira, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from San Rafael del Piñal — 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 San Rafael del Piñal 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.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of San Rafael del Piñal 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 San Rafael del Piñal 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 San Rafael del Piñal 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 San Rafael del Piñal 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 San Rafael del Piñal. 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.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to San Rafael del Piñal is Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD), about 9 km (6 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.