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Bolívar, Colombia – Colombia Flag

Current Date And Time In BolĂ­var, Colombia

Sunday, 28 June 2026
04:59:10 COT
Capital: Cartagena
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 2,070,110
Area: 25,978.00 km²
State Code: BOL

States Near To BolĂ­var


Find states and regions closest to BolĂ­var in Colombia 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 Colombia 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 Colombia

📍 BolĂ­var 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 BolĂ­var from our regional database:

Capital CityCartagena
Total Population2,070,110
Land Area25,978 km²
Population Density18.09 / km²
Center Latitude8.6704° N
Center Longitude-74.03° E
Average Elevation286 m (940 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Sucre Department Sucre Department48 mi78 km42 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cesar Department Cesar Department53 mi85 km46 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Norte de Santander Department Norte de Santander Department92 mi148 km80 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Magdalena Department Magdalena Department123 mi198 km107 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of CĂłrdoba CĂłrdoba126 mi203 km110 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Táchira Táchira139 mi224 km121 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Santander Department Santander Department142 mi229 km124 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Atlántico Atlántico151 mi244 km131 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Zulia Zulia171 mi275 km148 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mérida Mérida195 mi313 km169 nm
East (E)

Countries Near To BolĂ­var


Explore countries nearest to BolĂ­var by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from BolĂ­var supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.

Quick Links: Colombia Info | Countries Near Colombia | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ecuador Ecuador517 mi833 km449 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Panama Panama523 mi841 km454 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Venezuela Venezuela545 mi878 km474 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Aruba Aruba624 mi1,004 km542 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Curacao Curacao638 mi1,027 km554 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to BolĂ­var. 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)
BolĂ­var (You)Colombia2,070,11025,97818.09
Sucre DepartmentColombia10,917
Cesar DepartmentColombia1,200,57422,90524.32
Norte de Santander DepartmentColombia21,658
Magdalena DepartmentColombia23,188
CĂłrdobaColombia1,784,78325,02040.08
TáchiraVenezuela1,177,30011,10063.28
Santander DepartmentColombia30,537
AtlánticoColombia2,535,5173,388436.20
ZuliaVenezuela50,230
MéridaVenezuela11,300

🏆 Colombia State Rankings

How does BolĂ­var rank within Colombia? 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 BolĂ­var appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Bogota D.C.8,034,649
Cundinamarca3,242,999
Atlántico2,535,517
BolĂ­var ⭐2,070,110
CĂłrdoba1,784,783
Cauca Department1,464,488
Boyacá1,217,376
Cesar Department1,200,574
Caldas Department998,255
ChocĂł534,826

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 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 – BolĂ­var, Colombia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from BolĂ­var 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 Colombia — see Colombia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from BolĂ­var

This page also lists countries nearest to BolĂ­var by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Colombia 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 BolĂ­var 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 BolĂ­var.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of BolĂ­var

How is the distance from BolĂ­var 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 Bolívar map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from BolĂ­var mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from BolĂ­var 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 BolĂ­var in Colombia?

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

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

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