Current Date And Time In Piauí, Brazil
Monday, 27 July 2026
01:30:10 BRT
Capital: Teresina
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 3,273,227
Area: 251,755.50 km²
State Code: PI
Find states and regions closest to Piauí 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
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 Piauí from our regional database:
| Capital City | Teresina |
| Total Population | 3,273,227 |
| Land Area | 251,756 km² |
| Population Density | 5.77 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -8.3229° N |
| Center Longitude | -43.1747° E |
| Average Elevation | 395 m (1,297 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bahia | 249 mi | 401 km | 216 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Maranhão | 279 mi | 449 km | 242 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Ceará | 329 mi | 529 km | 285 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Sergipe | 421 mi | 678 km | 366 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Pernambuco | 426 mi | 686 km | 370 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Tocantins | 433 mi | 698 km | 376 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Paraíba | 444 mi | 714 km | 386 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Alagoas | 445 mi | 716 km | 386 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Rio Grande do Norte | 472 mi | 760 km | 410 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Federal District | 609 mi | 981 km | 529 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Piauí by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Piauí 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 | 765 mi | 1,232 km | 665 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Bolivia | 790 mi | 1,272 km | 686 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| French Guiana | 1,258 mi | 2,025 km | 1,092 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Suriname | 1,285 mi | 2,069 km | 1,116 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Uruguay | 1,286 mi | 2,070 km | 1,117 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Piauí. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piauí (You) | Brazil | 3,273,227 | 251,756 | 5.77 |
| Bahia | Brazil | 14,930,634 | 565,733 | 13.52 |
| Maranhão | Brazil | 7,075,181 | 331,983 | 8.95 |
| Ceará | Brazil | 9,132,078 | 146,348 | 35.12 |
| Sergipe | Brazil | 2,298,696 | 22,050 | 49.08 |
| Pernambuco | Brazil | 9,616,121 | 98,938 | 15.39 |
| Tocantins | Brazil | 1,572,866 | 278,421 | 3.05 |
| Paraíba | Brazil | 4,039,277 | 56,585 | 36.24 |
| Alagoas | Brazil | 3,337,357 | 27,767 | 52.00 |
| Rio Grande do Norte | Brazil | 3,569,675 | 53,307 | 37.27 |
| Federal District | Brazil | 2,648,532 | 5,761 | 399.87 |
How does Piauí 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 Piauí appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| São Paulo | 46,004,000 |
| Minas Gerais | 21,411,923 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 17,463,349 |
| Bahia | 14,930,634 |
| Paraná | 11,597,484 |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 11,422,973 |
| Pernambuco | 9,616,121 |
| Ceará | 9,132,078 |
| Pará | 8,602,865 |
| Santa Catarina | 7,252,502 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Amazonas | 1,559,168 |
| Pará | 1,245,871 |
| Mato Grosso | 903,357 |
| Minas Gerais | 586,514 |
| Bahia | 565,733 |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | 357,146 |
| Goiás | 340,086 |
| Maranhão | 331,983 |
| Rio Grande do Sul | 281,707 |
| Tocantins | 278,421 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Federal District | 399.87 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 138.38 |
| São Paulo | 75.41 |
| Alagoas | 52.00 |
| Sergipe | 49.08 |
| Rio Grande do Norte | 37.27 |
| Paraíba | 36.24 |
| Ceará | 35.12 |
| Paraná | 33.97 |
| Santa Catarina | 31.44 |
Piauí is a state or region within Brazil in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Piauí 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 Piauí 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Piauí 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 Piauí.
Knowing the distance from Piauí 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.
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 Piauí map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Piauí 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 Piauí 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 Piauí below the states table, or compare all Brazil 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 Brazil state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.