Current Date And Time In La Paz Department, Bolivia
Monday, 27 July 2026
19:07:54 BOT
Capital: La Paz
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 3,022,566
Area: 133,985.00 km²
State Code: L
Find states and regions closest to La Paz Department in Bolivia 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 Bolivia 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 Bolivia
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 Paz Department from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Puno | 112 mi | 181 km | 98 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Moquegua Department | 208 mi | 336 km | 181 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Cuzco Department | 219 mi | 352 km | 190 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Arequipa | 220 mi | 354 km | 191 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Oruro | 221 mi | 355 km | 192 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Tacna | 232 mi | 373 km | 201 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Beni Department | 234 mi | 377 km | 203 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | 250 mi | 403 km | 217 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Cochabamba | 265 mi | 426 km | 230 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Madre de Dios | 276 mi | 445 km | 240 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to La Paz Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from La Paz Department supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Paraguay | 596 mi | 960 km | 518 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Brazil | 790 mi | 1,272 km | 686 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Peru | 912 mi | 1,468 km | 792 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Uruguay | 1,224 mi | 1,969 km | 1,063 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Ecuador | 1,408 mi | 2,267 km | 1,223 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to La Paz Department. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz Department (You) | Bolivia | 3,022,566 | 133,985 | 13.63 |
| Puno | Peru | 1,237,000 | 71,999 | 18.46 |
| Moquegua Department | Peru | 174,863 | 15,734 | 5.14 |
| Cuzco Department | Peru | 1,171,503 | 71,987 | 6.12 |
| Arequipa | Peru | 1,497,000 | 63,345 | 23.63 |
| Oruro | Bolivia | 570,194 | 53,588 | 6.09 |
| Tacna | Peru | 370,000 | 16,076 | 23.01 |
| Beni Department | Bolivia | 422,008 | 213,564 | 0.94 |
| Arica y Parinacota Region | Chile | 213,595 | 16,873 | 6.81 |
| Cochabamba | Bolivia | 1,639,857 | 55,631 | 15.85 |
| Madre de Dios | Peru | 177,000 | 85,301 | 2.07 |
How does La Paz Department rank within Bolivia? 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 Paz Department appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Department | 3,122,605 |
| La Paz Department ⭐ | 3,022,566 |
| Cochabamba | 1,639,857 |
| Potosí Department | 856,419 |
| Chuquisaca Department | 637,000 |
| Oruro | 570,194 |
| Tarija Department | 534,348 |
| Beni Department | 422,008 |
| Pando | 130,761 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Department | 370,621 |
| Beni Department | 213,564 |
| La Paz Department ⭐ | 133,985 |
| Potosí Department | 118,218 |
| Pando | 63,827 |
| Cochabamba | 55,631 |
| Oruro | 53,588 |
| Chuquisaca Department | 51,524 |
| Tarija Department | 37,623 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Cochabamba | 15.85 |
| La Paz Department ⭐ | 13.63 |
| Tarija Department | 7.13 |
| Oruro | 6.09 |
| Santa Cruz Department | 4.99 |
| Chuquisaca Department | 4.68 |
| Potosí Department | 3.40 |
| Beni Department | 0.94 |
| Pando | 0.88 |
La Paz Department is a state or region within Bolivia in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to La Paz Department 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to La Paz Department by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Bolivia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across South America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from La Paz Department 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 Paz Department.
Knowing the distance from La Paz Department to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Bolivia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
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 Paz Department map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from La Paz Department 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.
See the States Near To La Paz Department 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 Paz Department below the states table, or compare all Bolivia states by area, population and density.
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 Bolivia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.