Current Date And Time In Meta Department, Colombia
Monday, 27 July 2026
16:24:05 COT
Capital: Villavicencio
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Area: 85,635.00 km²
State Code: MET
Find states and regions closest to Meta 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 Meta Department from our regional database:
| Capital City | Villavicencio |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 85,635 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 3.272° N |
| Center Longitude | -73.0877° E |
| Average Elevation | 207 m (679 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Guaviare Department | 100 mi | 160 km | 87 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Bogota D.C. | 120 mi | 194 km | 105 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Cundinamarca | 137 mi | 221 km | 119 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Boyacá | 152 mi | 245 km | 132 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Tolima Department | 153 mi | 247 km | 133 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Caquetá | 174 mi | 280 km | 151 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Huila Department | 176 mi | 283 km | 153 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Quindío Department | 196 mi | 315 km | 170 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Casanare Department | 201 mi | 324 km | 175 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Caldas Department | 204 mi | 329 km | 177 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Meta Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Meta 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ⬆ |
| 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 Meta 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Department (You) | Colombia | — | 85,635 | — |
| Guaviare Department | Colombia | — | 53,460 | — |
| Bogota D.C. | Colombia | 8,034,649 | 6,315 | 1,272.40 |
| Cundinamarca | Colombia | 3,242,999 | 22,623 | 67.84 |
| Boyacá | Colombia | 1,217,376 | 23,189 | 15.16 |
| Tolima Department | Colombia | — | 23,562 | — |
| Caquetá | Colombia | 401,849 | 88,965 | 1.78 |
| Huila Department | Colombia | — | 19,890 | — |
| Quindío Department | Colombia | — | 1,845 | — |
| Casanare Department | Colombia | 420,504 | 44,995 | 5.20 |
| Caldas Department | Colombia | 998,255 | 7,888 | 63.69 |
How does Meta 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 Meta 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 |
Meta Department is a state or region within Colombia in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Meta 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 Meta 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 Meta 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 Meta Department.
Knowing the distance from Meta 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 Meta Department map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Meta 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 Meta 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 Meta 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.