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Limón Province, Costa Rica – Costa Rica Flag

Current Date And Time In Limón Province, Costa Rica

Sunday, 28 June 2026
06:26:32 CST
Capital: Limón
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Area: 9,176.96 km²
State Code: L

States Near To Limón Province


Find states and regions closest to Limón 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

📍 Limón Province 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 Limón Province from our regional database:

Capital CityLimón
Total Population
Land Area9,177 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude10.1064° N
Center Longitude-83.507° E
Average Elevation64 m (210 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Cartago Province Cartago Province27 mi43 km23 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Heredia Province Heredia Province43 mi69 km37 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of San José San José52 mi84 km45 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Puntarenas Province Puntarenas Province63 mi101 km54 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Alajuela Province Alajuela Province66 mi107 km58 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bocas del Toro Province Bocas del Toro Province77 mi124 km67 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Río San Juan Department Río San Juan Department102 mi165 km89 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chiriquí Province Chiriquí Province130 mi209 km113 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Guanacaste Province Guanacaste Province133 mi214 km115 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca155 mi249 km134 nm
Southeast (SE)

Countries Near To Limón Province


Explore countries nearest to Limón Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Limón Province supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Panama Panama219 mi353 km190 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Nicaragua Nicaragua237 mi381 km206 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Honduras Honduras412 mi664 km358 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of El Salvador El Salvador446 mi718 km387 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Guatemala Guatemala603 mi971 km524 nm
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Limón Province. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Limón Province (You)Costa Rica9,177
Cartago ProvinceCosta Rica3,093
Heredia ProvinceCosta Rica2,663
San JoséCosta Rica4,970
Puntarenas ProvinceCosta Rica11,299
Alajuela ProvinceCosta Rica9,772
Bocas del Toro ProvincePanama159,2284,65711.96
Río San Juan DepartmentNicaragua137,1897,5416.29
Chiriquí ProvincePanama462,0566,49116.68
Guanacaste ProvinceCosta Rica10,196
Ngöbe-Buglé ComarcaPanama212,0846,81412.41

🏆 Costa Rica State Rankings

How does Limón 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 Limón Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
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 – Limón Province, Costa Rica

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Limón Province is a state or region within Costa Rica in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Limón 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.

📏 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 Limón Province to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Limón Province 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 Costa Rica — see Costa Rica state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Limón Province

This page also lists countries nearest to Limón 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Limón 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°–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 Limón Province.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Limón 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Limón Province MapView the Limón Province satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Limón ProvinceExplore all cities and towns in Limón Province for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Costa Rica Country DataGet complete Costa Rica data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Limón Province

How is the distance from Limón Province 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 Limón Province map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Limón Province mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Limón Province 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.

Which states are closest to Limón Province in Costa Rica?

See the States Near To Limón 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 Limón Province below the states table, or compare all Costa Rica states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Costa Rica?

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.