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Cauca Department, Colombia – Colombia Flag

Current Date And Time In Cauca Department, Colombia

Monday, 27 July 2026
15:42:40 COT
Capital: Popayán
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 1,464,488
Area: 29,308.00 km²
State Code: CAU

States Near To Cauca Department


Find states and regions closest to Cauca Department 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

📍 Cauca Department 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 Cauca Department from our regional database:

Capital CityPopayán
Total Population1,464,488
Land Area29,308 km²
Population Density23.07 / km²
Center Latitude2.2085° N
Center Longitude-77.8288° E
Average Elevation106 m (348 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Nariño Nariño71 mi115 km62 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Carchi Carchi118 mi190 km102 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Imbabura Imbabura130 mi209 km113 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Valle del Cauca Department Valle del Cauca Department137 mi221 km119 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Esmeraldas Esmeraldas152 mi245 km132 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Sucumbíos Sucumbíos160 mi258 km139 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Huila Department Huila Department160 mi258 km139 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Pichincha Pichincha169 mi272 km147 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Orellana Province Orellana Province193 mi310 km167 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas194 mi313 km169 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

Countries Near To Cauca Department


Explore countries nearest to Cauca Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Cauca Department 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 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 Cauca Department. 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)
Cauca Department (You)Colombia1,464,48829,30823.07
NariñoColombia33,268
CarchiEcuador187,0003,78350.55
ImbaburaEcuador476,0004,791103.23
Valle del Cauca DepartmentColombia22,140
EsmeraldasEcuador643,00015,80943.17
SucumbíosEcuador230,00018,09812.55
Huila DepartmentColombia19,890
PichinchaEcuador3,228,0009,536333.06
Orellana ProvinceEcuador161,00021,6927.42
Santo Domingo de los TsáchilasEcuador458,0003,780118.74

🏆 Colombia State Rankings

How does Cauca Department 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 Cauca Department appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Bogota D.C.8,034,649
Cundinamarca3,242,999
Atlántico2,535,517
Bolívar2,070,110
Córdoba1,784,783
Cauca Department ⭐1,464,488
Boyacá1,217,376
Cesar Department1,200,574
Caldas Department998,255
Chocó534,826

📏 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 – Cauca Department, Colombia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Cauca Department 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 Cauca Department

This page also lists countries nearest to Cauca Department 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 Cauca Department 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 Cauca Department.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Cauca Department 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Cauca Department

How is the distance from Cauca Department 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 Cauca Department map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Cauca Department mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Cauca Department 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 Cauca Department in Colombia?

See the States Near To Cauca Department 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 Cauca Department 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.