Current Date And Time In Heredia Province, Costa Rica
Saturday, 25 July 2026
11:32:02 CST
Capital: Heredia
Currency: Costa Rican ColĂłn (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Area: 2,663.46 km²
State Code: H
Find states and regions closest to Heredia Province in Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica and North 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 Costa Rica
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 Heredia Province from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alajuela Province | 29 mi | 47 km | 25 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| LimĂłn Province | 43 mi | 69 km | 37 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| San JosĂ© | 50 mi | 81 km | 44 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Cartago Province | 55 mi | 88 km | 48 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| RĂo San Juan Department | 61 mi | 98 km | 53 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Guanacaste Province | 97 mi | 156 km | 84 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Puntarenas Province | 98 mi | 158 km | 85 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Bocas del Toro Province | 119 mi | 192 km | 104 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Chontales Department | 139 mi | 223 km | 121 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Rivas Department | 141 mi | 227 km | 122 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Heredia Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Heredia Province supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Panama | 219 mi | 353 km | 190 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Nicaragua | 237 mi | 381 km | 206 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Honduras | 412 mi | 664 km | 358 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| El Salvador | 446 mi | 718 km | 387 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Guatemala | 603 mi | 971 km | 524 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Heredia Province. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Heredia Province (You) | Costa Rica | — | 2,663 | — |
| Alajuela Province | Costa Rica | — | 9,772 | — |
| LimĂłn Province | Costa Rica | — | 9,177 | — |
| San JosĂ© | Costa Rica | — | 4,970 | — |
| Cartago Province | Costa Rica | — | 3,093 | — |
| RĂo San Juan Department | Nicaragua | 137,189 | 7,541 | 6.29 |
| Guanacaste Province | Costa Rica | — | 10,196 | — |
| Puntarenas Province | Costa Rica | — | 11,299 | — |
| Bocas del Toro Province | Panama | 159,228 | 4,657 | 11.96 |
| Chontales Department | Nicaragua | 191,856 | 6,481 | 14.29 |
| Rivas Department | Nicaragua | 183,611 | 2,162 | 17.17 |
How does Heredia Province rank within Costa Rica? 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 Heredia Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Puntarenas Province | 11,299 |
| Guanacaste Province | 10,196 |
| Alajuela Province | 9,772 |
| LimĂłn Province | 9,177 |
| San José | 4,970 |
| Cartago Province | 3,093 |
| Heredia Province ⭐ | 2,663 |
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Heredia Province is a state or region within Costa Rica in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Heredia Province 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 Heredia Province by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Costa Rica page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across North America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Heredia Province 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 Heredia Province.
Knowing the distance from Heredia Province to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Costa Rica. 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 Heredia Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Heredia Province 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 Heredia Province 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 Heredia Province below the states table, or compare all Costa Rica 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 North America. Use the population & area comparison and Costa Rica state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.