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Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia – Colombia Flag

Current Date And Time In Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia

Saturday, 25 July 2026
15:41:51 COT
Capital: Cali
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Area: 22,140.00 km²
State Code: VAC

States Near To Valle del Cauca Department


Find states and regions closest to Valle del 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

📍 Valle del 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 Valle del Cauca Department from our regional database:

Capital CityCali
Total Population
Land Area22,140 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude3.8009° N
Center Longitude-76.6413° E
Average Elevation1,214 m (3,984 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of QuindĂ­o Department QuindĂ­o Department81 mi131 km70 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Tolima Department Tolima Department104 mi168 km91 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Risaralda Department Risaralda Department114 mi183 km99 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Huila Department Huila Department116 mi187 km101 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of ChocĂł ChocĂł131 mi210 km113 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Cauca Department Cauca Department137 mi221 km119 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Caldas Department Caldas Department141 mi227 km123 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Nariño Nariño180 mi290 km157 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Antioquia Antioquia185 mi297 km160 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bogota D.C. Bogota D.C.188 mi302 km163 nm
East-northeast (ENE)

Countries Near To Valle del Cauca Department


Explore countries nearest to Valle del Cauca Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Valle del 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 Valle del 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)
Valle del Cauca Department (You)Colombia22,140
QuindĂ­o DepartmentColombia1,845
Tolima DepartmentColombia23,562
Risaralda DepartmentColombia3,600
Huila DepartmentColombia19,890
ChocĂłColombia534,82646,5305.00
Cauca DepartmentColombia1,464,48829,30823.07
Caldas DepartmentColombia998,2557,88863.69
NariñoColombia33,268
AntioquiaColombia63,612
Bogota D.C.Colombia8,034,6496,3151,272.40

🏆 Colombia State Rankings

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

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Bogota D.C.8,034,649
Cundinamarca3,242,999
Atlántico2,535,517
BolĂ­var2,070,110
CĂłrdoba1,784,783
Cauca Department1,464,488
Boyacá1,217,376
Cesar Department1,200,574
Caldas Department998,255
ChocĂł534,826

📏 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 – Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

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

This page also lists countries nearest to Valle del 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 Valle del 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°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 Valle del Cauca Department.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Valle del 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Valle del Cauca Department

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

What does the compass direction from Valle del Cauca Department mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Valle del Cauca 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.

Which states are closest to Valle del Cauca Department in Colombia?

See the States Near To Valle del 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 Valle del 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.