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Potosí Department, Bolivia – Bolivia Flag

Current Date And Time In Potosí Department, Bolivia

Monday, 27 July 2026
12:37:13 BOT
Capital: Potosí
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 856,419
Area: 118,218.00 km²
State Code: P

States Near To Potosí Department


Find states and regions closest to Potosí 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

📍 Potosí Department 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 Potosí Department from our regional database:

Capital CityPotosí
Total Population856,419
Land Area118,218 km²
Population Density3.40 / km²
Center Latitude-20.6247° N
Center Longitude-66.9988° E
Average Elevation3,662 m (12,015 ft)
UTC Time Zone-04:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Jujuy Jujuy149 mi240 km129 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Tarapacá Tarapacá170 mi273 km147 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Oruro Oruro183 mi295 km159 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Chuquisaca Department Chuquisaca Department189 mi305 km164 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Tarija Department Tarija Department207 mi333 km180 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Arica y Parinacota Region Arica y Parinacota Region214 mi344 km186 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cochabamba Cochabamba233 mi376 km203 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Tacna Tacna278 mi448 km242 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Antofagasta Antofagasta302 mi485 km262 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Salta Salta304 mi490 km264 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To Potosí Department


Explore countries nearest to Potosí Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Potosí Department 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 Paraguay Paraguay596 mi960 km518 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Brazil Brazil790 mi1,272 km686 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Peru Peru912 mi1,468 km792 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay1,224 mi1,969 km1,063 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ecuador Ecuador1,408 mi2,267 km1,223 nm
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Potosí Department. 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)
Potosí Department (You)Bolivia856,419118,2183.40
JujuyArgentina797,95553,2197.46
TarapacáChile42,226
OruroBolivia570,19453,5886.09
Chuquisaca DepartmentBolivia637,00051,5244.68
Tarija DepartmentBolivia534,34837,6237.13
Arica y Parinacota RegionChile213,59516,8736.81
CochabambaBolivia1,639,85755,63115.85
TacnaPeru370,00016,07623.01
AntofagastaChile530,879126,0492.24
SaltaArgentina1,440,672155,4884.25

🏆 Bolivia State Rankings

How does Potosí 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 Potosí Department appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

📏 Largest States by Area

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 – Potosí Department, Bolivia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Potosí Department is a state or region within Bolivia in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Potosí 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.

📏 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 Potosí Department to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Potosí Department 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 Bolivia — see Bolivia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Potosí Department

This page also lists countries nearest to Potosí 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Potosí 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 Potosí Department.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Potosí 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Potosí Department

How is the distance from Potosí Department 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 Potosí Department map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Potosí Department mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Potosí 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.

Which states are closest to Potosí Department in Bolivia?

See the States Near To Potosí 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 Potosí Department below the states table, or compare all Bolivia states by area, population and density.

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

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.