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Piauí, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In PiauĂ­, Brazil

Saturday, 25 July 2026
22:34:13 BRT
Capital: Teresina
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 3,273,227
Area: 251,755.50 km²
State Code: PI

States Near To PiauĂ­


Find states and regions closest to PiauĂ­ 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

📍 PiauĂ­ 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 PiauĂ­ from our regional database:

Capital CityTeresina
Total Population3,273,227
Land Area251,756 km²
Population Density5.77 / km²
Center Latitude-8.3229° N
Center Longitude-43.1747° E
Average Elevation395 m (1,297 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00 to -02:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bahia Bahia249 mi401 km216 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of MaranhĂŁo MaranhĂŁo279 mi449 km242 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ceará Ceará329 mi529 km285 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Sergipe Sergipe421 mi678 km366 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Pernambuco Pernambuco426 mi686 km370 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Tocantins Tocantins433 mi698 km376 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of ParaĂ­ba ParaĂ­ba444 mi714 km386 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Alagoas Alagoas445 mi716 km386 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Rio Grande do Norte Rio Grande do Norte472 mi760 km410 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Federal District Federal District609 mi981 km529 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

Countries Near To PiauĂ­


Explore countries nearest to PiauĂ­ by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from PiauĂ­ 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 PiauĂ­. 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)
PiauĂ­ (You)Brazil3,273,227251,7565.77
BahiaBrazil14,930,634565,73313.52
MaranhĂŁoBrazil7,075,181331,9838.95
CearáBrazil9,132,078146,34835.12
SergipeBrazil2,298,69622,05049.08
PernambucoBrazil9,616,12198,93815.39
TocantinsBrazil1,572,866278,4213.05
ParaĂ­baBrazil4,039,27756,58536.24
AlagoasBrazil3,337,35727,76752.00
Rio Grande do NorteBrazil3,569,67553,30737.27
Federal DistrictBrazil2,648,5325,761399.87

🏆 Brazil State Rankings

How does PiauĂ­ 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 PiauĂ­ appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
SĂŁo Paulo46,004,000
Minas Gerais21,411,923
Rio de Janeiro17,463,349
Bahia14,930,634
Paraná11,597,484
Rio Grande do Sul11,422,973
Pernambuco9,616,121
Ceará9,132,078
Pará8,602,865
Santa Catarina7,252,502

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Amazonas1,559,168
Pará1,245,871
Mato Grosso903,357
Minas Gerais586,514
Bahia565,733
Mato Grosso do Sul357,146
Goiás340,086
MaranhĂŁo331,983
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 – PiauĂ­, Brazil

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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.

📏 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 PiauĂ­ to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from PiauĂ­ 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 PiauĂ­

This page also lists countries nearest to PiauĂ­ 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 PiauĂ­ 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°â€“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 PiauĂ­.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from PiauĂ­ 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of PiauĂ­

How is the distance from PiauĂ­ 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 Piauí map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from PiauĂ­ mean?

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

See the States Near To PiauĂ­ 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 PiauĂ­ 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.