Current Date And Time In Magdalena Department, Colombia
Sunday, 28 June 2026
05:03:40 COT
Capital: Santa Marta
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Area: 23,188.00 km²
State Code: MAG
Find states and regions closest to Magdalena 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 Magdalena Department from our regional database:
| Capital City | Santa Marta |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 23,188 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 10.4113° N |
| Center Longitude | -74.4057° E |
| Average Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Atlántico | 37 mi | 60 km | 33 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Cesar Department | 90 mi | 145 km | 78 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Sucre Department | 112 mi | 181 km | 98 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| BolĂvar | 123 mi | 198 km | 107 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| La Guajira Department | 144 mi | 231 km | 125 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| CĂłrdoba | 152 mi | 245 km | 132 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Zulia | 154 mi | 248 km | 134 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Norte de Santander Department | 199 mi | 320 km | 173 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Táchira | 232 mi | 373 km | 201 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| MĂ©rida | 254 mi | 409 km | 221 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Magdalena Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Magdalena 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) | ⬆ |
| 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 Magdalena 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Department (You) | Colombia | — | 23,188 | — |
| Atlántico | Colombia | 2,535,517 | 3,388 | 436.20 |
| Cesar Department | Colombia | 1,200,574 | 22,905 | 24.32 |
| Sucre Department | Colombia | — | 10,917 | — |
| BolĂvar | Colombia | 2,070,110 | 25,978 | 18.09 |
| La Guajira Department | Colombia | — | 20,848 | — |
| CĂłrdoba | Colombia | 1,784,783 | 25,020 | 40.08 |
| Zulia | Venezuela | — | 50,230 | — |
| Norte de Santander Department | Colombia | — | 21,658 | — |
| Táchira | Venezuela | 1,177,300 | 11,100 | 63.28 |
| MĂ©rida | Venezuela | — | 11,300 | — |
How does Magdalena 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 Magdalena Department appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Bogota D.C. | 8,034,649 |
| Cundinamarca | 3,242,999 |
| Atlántico | 2,535,517 |
| BolĂvar | 2,070,110 |
| CĂłrdoba | 1,784,783 |
| Cauca Department | 1,464,488 |
| Boyacá | 1,217,376 |
| Cesar Department | 1,200,574 |
| Caldas Department | 998,255 |
| ChocĂł | 534,826 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Amazonas Department | 109,665 |
| Vichada Department | 100,240 |
| Caquetá | 88,965 |
| Meta Department | 85,635 |
| GuainĂa Department | 72,238 |
| Antioquia | 63,612 |
| Vaupés | 54,135 |
| Guaviare Department | 53,460 |
| ChocĂł | 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 |
| CĂłrdoba | 40.08 |
| Cesar Department | 24.32 |
| Cauca Department | 23.07 |
| BolĂvar | 18.09 |
| Boyacá | 15.16 |
| Casanare Department | 5.20 |
Magdalena Department is a state or region within Colombia in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Magdalena 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 Magdalena 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 Magdalena 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°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 Magdalena Department.
Knowing the distance from Magdalena 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 Magdalena Department map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Magdalena Department 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.
See the States Near To Magdalena 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 Magdalena 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.