Current Date And Time In La Guajira Department, Colombia
Monday, 27 July 2026
18:07:01 COT
Capital: Riohacha
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Area: 20,848.00 km²
State Code: LAG
Find states and regions closest to La Guajira 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
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 La Guajira Department from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Zulia | 78 mi | 125 km | 68 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Magdalena Department | 144 mi | 231 km | 125 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Cesar Department | 159 mi | 256 km | 138 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Atlántico | 166 mi | 267 km | 144 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Falcón | 181 mi | 291 km | 157 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Trujillo | 190 mi | 306 km | 165 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Aruba | 190 mi | 306 km | 165 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Lara | 199 mi | 320 km | 173 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Bolívar | 212 mi | 341 km | 184 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Mérida | 213 mi | 343 km | 185 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to La Guajira Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from La Guajira Department supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ecuador | 517 mi | 833 km | 449 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Panama | 523 mi | 841 km | 454 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Venezuela | 545 mi | 878 km | 474 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Aruba | 624 mi | 1,004 km | 542 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Curacao | 638 mi | 1,027 km | 554 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to La Guajira Department. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Guajira Department (You) | Colombia | — | 20,848 | — |
| Zulia | Venezuela | — | 50,230 | — |
| Magdalena Department | Colombia | — | 23,188 | — |
| Cesar Department | Colombia | 1,200,574 | 22,905 | 24.32 |
| Atlántico | Colombia | 2,535,517 | 3,388 | 436.20 |
| Falcón | Venezuela | — | 24,800 | — |
| Trujillo | Venezuela | 711,400 | 7,400 | 48.46 |
| Aruba | Aruba | 105,845 | 193 | 206.14 |
| Lara | Venezuela | — | 19,800 | — |
| Bolívar | Colombia | 2,070,110 | 25,978 | 18.09 |
| Mérida | Venezuela | — | 11,300 | — |
How does La Guajira 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 La Guajira Department appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Bogota D.C. | 8,034,649 |
| Cundinamarca | 3,242,999 |
| Atlántico | 2,535,517 |
| Bolívar | 2,070,110 |
| Córdoba | 1,784,783 |
| Cauca Department | 1,464,488 |
| Boyacá | 1,217,376 |
| Cesar Department | 1,200,574 |
| Caldas Department | 998,255 |
| Chocó | 534,826 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Amazonas Department | 109,665 |
| Vichada Department | 100,240 |
| Caquetá | 88,965 |
| Meta Department | 85,635 |
| Guainía Department | 72,238 |
| Antioquia | 63,612 |
| Vaupés | 54,135 |
| Guaviare Department | 53,460 |
| Chocó | 46,530 |
| Casanare Department | 44,995 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Bogota D.C. | 1,272.40 |
| Atlántico | 436.20 |
| Cundinamarca | 67.84 |
| Caldas Department | 63.69 |
| Córdoba | 40.08 |
| Cesar Department | 24.32 |
| Cauca Department | 23.07 |
| Bolívar | 18.09 |
| Boyacá | 15.16 |
| Casanare Department | 5.20 |
La Guajira Department is a state or region within Colombia in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to La Guajira 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to La Guajira 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from La Guajira 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 La Guajira Department.
Knowing the distance from La Guajira 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.
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 La Guajira Department map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from La Guajira 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.
See the States Near To La Guajira 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 La Guajira Department below the states table, or compare all Colombia states by area, population and density.
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.