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Current Date And Time In La Rioja, Argentina

Saturday, 20 June 2026
22:06:17 ART
Capital: La Rioja
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (ART)
Population: 384,607
Area: 89,680.00 km²
State Code: F

States Near To La Rioja


Find states and regions closest to La Rioja in Argentina 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Argentina and South America.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Argentina

📍 La Rioja 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 Rioja from our regional database:

Capital CityLa Rioja
Total Population384,607
Land Area89,680 km²
Population Density1.73 / km²
Center Latitude-29.4135° N
Center Longitude-66.8565° E
Average Elevation516 m (1,694 ft)
UTC Time Zone-03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Catamarca Catamarca92 mi148 km80 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of San Juan San Juan178 mi286 km154 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Santiago del Estero Santiago del Estero193 mi311 km168 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Tucuman Tucuman206 mi331 km179 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cordoba Cordoba211 mi339 km183 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Atacama Atacama232 mi374 km202 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Coquimbo Region Coquimbo Region249 mi401 km216 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Mendoza Mendoza267 mi430 km232 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of San Luis San Luis270 mi435 km235 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Valparaiso Valparaiso325 mi524 km283 nm
Southwest (SW)

Countries Near To La Rioja


Explore countries nearest to La Rioja by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from La Rioja supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Chile Chile476 mi766 km413 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay600 mi966 km521 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Falkland Islands Falkland Islands945 mi1,521 km821 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay1,078 mi1,736 km937 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bolivia Bolivia1,529 mi2,460 km1,328 nm
North (N)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to La Rioja. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
La Rioja (You)Argentina384,60789,6801.73
CatamarcaArgentina429,556102,6021.63
San JuanArgentina818,23489,6514.01
Santiago del EsteroArgentina1,054,028136,3515.09
TucumanArgentina1,703,18622,52441.68
CordobaArgentina3,978,984165,32114.68
AtacamaChile284,99275,1761.64
Coquimbo RegionChile687,80640,5809.02
MendozaArgentina2,014,533148,8277.14
San LuisArgentina540,90576,7484.06
ValparaisoChile16,396

🏆 Argentina State Rankings

How does La Rioja rank within Argentina? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where La Rioja appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Buenos Aires17,569,053
Cordoba3,978,984
Santa Fe3,556,522
Buenos Aires F.D.2,776,138
Mendoza2,014,533
Tucuman1,703,186
Salta1,440,672
Entre Rios1,426,426
Misiones1,280,960
Corrientes1,197,553

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Buenos Aires307,571
Santa Cruz243,943
Chubut224,686
Rio Negro203,013
Cordoba165,321
Salta155,488
Mendoza148,827
La Pampa143,440
Santiago del Estero136,351
Santa Fe133,007

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Buenos Aires F.D.6,419.26
Tucuman41.68
Buenos Aires27.28
Misiones16.09
Cordoba14.68
Santa Fe11.31
Entre Rios10.02
Jujuy7.46
Mendoza7.14
Corrientes6.84
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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – La Rioja, Argentina

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

La Rioja is a state or region within Argentina in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to La Rioja is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from La Rioja to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from La Rioja to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Argentina — see Argentina state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from La Rioja

This page also lists countries nearest to La Rioja by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Argentina page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across South America.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from La Rioja using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around La Rioja.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from La Rioja to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Argentina. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 La Rioja MapView the La Rioja satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in La RiojaExplore all cities and towns in La Rioja for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Argentina Country DataGet complete Argentina data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of La Rioja

How is the distance from La Rioja to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the La Rioja map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from La Rioja mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from La Rioja to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to La Rioja in Argentina?

See the States Near To La Rioja table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to La Rioja below the states table, or compare all Argentina states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Argentina?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in South America. Use the population & area comparison and Argentina state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.

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