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Guainía Department, Colombia – Colombia Flag

Current Date And Time In Guainía Department, Colombia

Monday, 27 July 2026
10:23:25 COT
Capital: Inírida
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 35,230
Area: 72,238.00 km²
State Code: GUA

States Near To Guainía Department


Find states and regions closest to Guainía 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

📍 Guainía 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 Guainía Department from our regional database:

Capital CityInírida
Total Population35,230
Land Area72,238 km²
Population Density0.24 / km²
Center Latitude2.5854° N
Center Longitude-68.5247° E
Average Elevation138 m (453 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Vichada Department Vichada Department137 mi221 km119 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Vaupés Vaupés198 mi319 km172 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Amazonas Amazonas237 mi382 km206 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Guaviare Department Guaviare Department265 mi427 km230 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Apure Apure300 mi483 km260 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Casanare Department Casanare Department304 mi489 km264 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Meta Department Meta Department318 mi512 km276 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Arauca Department Arauca Department323 mi519 km280 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Amazonas Department Amazonas Department349 mi562 km303 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Caquetá Caquetá386 mi621 km335 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Guainía Department


Explore countries nearest to Guainía Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Guainía 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 Guainía 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)
Guainía Department (You)Colombia35,23072,2380.24
Vichada DepartmentColombia100,240
VaupésColombia40,79754,1350.34
AmazonasVenezuela177,617
Guaviare DepartmentColombia53,460
ApureVenezuela76,500
Casanare DepartmentColombia420,50444,9955.20
Meta DepartmentColombia85,635
Arauca DepartmentColombia23,818
Amazonas DepartmentColombia109,665
CaquetáColombia401,84988,9651.78

🏆 Colombia State Rankings

How does Guainía 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 Guainía 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 Department1,464,488
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 – Guainía Department, Colombia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

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

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Guainía 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Guainía Department

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

What does the compass direction from Guainía Department mean?

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

See the States Near To Guainía 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 Guainía 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.