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ParaĆ­ba, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In ParaĆ­ba, Brazil

Saturday, 25 July 2026
15:44:38 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 4,039,277
Area: 56,584.60 km²
State Code: PB

States Near To ParaĆ­ba


Find states and regions closest to ParaĆ­ba in Brazil 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 Brazil 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 Brazil

📍 ParaĆ­ba 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 ParaĆ­ba from our regional database:

Capital CityJoão Pessoa
Total Population4,039,277
Land Area56,585 km²
Population Density36.24 / km²
Center Latitude-7.24° N
Center Longitude-36.782° E
Average Elevation547 m (1,795 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00 to -02:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Pernambuco Pernambuco109 mi176 km95 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Rio Grande do Norte Rio Grande do Norte127 mi205 km111 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Alagoas Alagoas161 mi259 km140 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of CearƔ CearƔ212 mi341 km184 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sergipe Sergipe242 mi389 km210 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Bahia Bahia421 mi677 km365 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of PiauĆ­ PiauĆ­444 mi714 km386 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Maranhão Maranhão624 mi1,004 km542 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of EspĆ­rito Santo EspĆ­rito Santo858 mi1,382 km745 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Tocantins Tocantins863 mi1,389 km750 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To ParaĆ­ba


Explore countries nearest to ParaĆ­ba by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from ParaĆ­ba 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 Paraguay765 mi1,232 km665 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bolivia Bolivia790 mi1,272 km686 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of French Guiana French Guiana1,258 mi2,025 km1,092 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Suriname Suriname1,285 mi2,069 km1,116 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay1,286 mi2,070 km1,117 nm
South (S)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to ParaĆ­ba. 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)
ParaĆ­ba (You)Brazil4,039,27756,58536.24
PernambucoBrazil9,616,12198,93815.39
Rio Grande do NorteBrazil3,569,67553,30737.27
AlagoasBrazil3,337,35727,76752.00
CearƔBrazil9,132,078146,34835.12
SergipeBrazil2,298,69622,05049.08
BahiaBrazil14,930,634565,73313.52
PiauĆ­Brazil3,273,227251,7565.77
MaranhãoBrazil7,075,181331,9838.95
EspĆ­rito SantoBrazil4,018,65046,0787.33
TocantinsBrazil1,572,866278,4213.05

🏆 Brazil State Rankings

How does ParaĆ­ba rank within Brazil? 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 ParaĆ­ba appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
SĆ£o Paulo46,004,000
Minas Gerais21,411,923
Rio de Janeiro17,463,349
Bahia14,930,634
ParanƔ11,597,484
Rio Grande do Sul11,422,973
Pernambuco9,616,121
CearƔ9,132,078
ParƔ8,602,865
Santa Catarina7,252,502

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Amazonas1,559,168
ParƔ1,245,871
Mato Grosso903,357
Minas Gerais586,514
Bahia565,733
Mato Grosso do Sul357,146
GoiƔs340,086
Maranhão331,983
Rio Grande do Sul281,707
Tocantins278,421

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – ParaĆ­ba, Brazil

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

ParaĆ­ba is a state or region within Brazil in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to ParaĆ­ba 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 ParaĆ­ba to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from ParaĆ­ba 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 Brazil — see Brazil state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from ParaĆ­ba

This page also lists countries nearest to ParaĆ­ba by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Brazil 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 ParaĆ­ba 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°ā€“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 ParaĆ­ba.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of ParaĆ­ba

How is the distance from ParaĆ­ba 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 ParaĆ­ba map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from ParaĆ­ba mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from ParaĆ­ba to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°ā€“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 ParaĆ­ba in Brazil?

See the States Near To ParaĆ­ba 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 ParaĆ­ba below the states table, or compare all Brazil states by area, population and density.

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

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 Brazil state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.