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Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile – Chile Flag

Current Date And Time In Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Monday, 27 July 2026
19:07:17 CLT
Capital: Arica
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 213,595
Area: 16,873.30 km²
State Code: AP

States Near To Arica y Parinacota Region


Find states and regions closest to Arica y Parinacota Region in Chile 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 Chile 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 Chile

📍 Arica y Parinacota Region 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 Arica y Parinacota Region from our regional database:

Capital CityArica
Total Population213,595
Land Area16,873 km²
Population Density6.81 / km²
Center Latitude-18.594° N
Center Longitude-69.4785° E
Average Elevation3,274 m (10,742 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00 to -04:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Tacna Tacna65 mi104 km56 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Tarapacá Tarapacá92 mi148 km80 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Moquegua Department Moquegua Department152 mi244 km132 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Oruro Oruro163 mi262 km141 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Puno Puno194 mi312 km168 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Arequipa Arequipa203 mi327 km177 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Potosí Department Potosí Department214 mi344 km186 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of La Paz Department La Paz Department250 mi403 km217 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cochabamba Cochabamba272 mi438 km236 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cuzco Department Cuzco Department350 mi564 km304 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

Countries Near To Arica y Parinacota Region


Explore countries nearest to Arica y Parinacota Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Arica y Parinacota Region 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 Argentina Argentina476 mi766 km413 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Uruguay Uruguay927 mi1,493 km805 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay1,153 mi1,855 km1,001 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Falkland Islands Falkland Islands1,261 mi2,030 km1,095 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bolivia Bolivia1,426 mi2,295 km1,238 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Arica y Parinacota Region. 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)
Arica y Parinacota Region (You)Chile213,59516,8736.81
TacnaPeru370,00016,07623.01
TarapacáChile42,226
Moquegua DepartmentPeru174,86315,7345.14
OruroBolivia570,19453,5886.09
PunoPeru1,237,00071,99918.46
ArequipaPeru1,497,00063,34523.63
Potosí DepartmentBolivia856,419118,2183.40
La Paz DepartmentBolivia3,022,566133,98513.63
CochabambaBolivia1,639,85755,63115.85
Cuzco DepartmentPeru1,171,50371,9876.12

🏆 Chile State Rankings

How does Arica y Parinacota Region rank within Chile? 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 Arica y Parinacota Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Region of Magallanes132,291
Antofagasta126,049
Aysén108,494
Atacama75,176
Los Lagos Region48,584
Tarapacá42,226
Coquimbo Region40,580
Araucania31,842
Maule Region30,296
Biobio23,890

🏙 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 – Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Arica y Parinacota Region is a state or region within Chile in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Arica y Parinacota Region 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 Arica y Parinacota Region to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Arica y Parinacota Region 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 Chile — see Chile state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Arica y Parinacota Region

This page also lists countries nearest to Arica y Parinacota Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Chile 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 Arica y Parinacota Region 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 Arica y Parinacota Region.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Arica y Parinacota Region MapView the Arica y Parinacota Region satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Arica y Parinacota RegionExplore all cities and towns in Arica y Parinacota Region for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Chile Country DataGet complete Chile data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Arica y Parinacota Region

How is the distance from Arica y Parinacota Region 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 Arica y Parinacota Region map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Arica y Parinacota Region mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Arica y Parinacota Region 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 Arica y Parinacota Region in Chile?

See the States Near To Arica y Parinacota Region 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 Arica y Parinacota Region below the states table, or compare all Chile states by area, population and density.

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

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