Current Date And Time In Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Monday, 27 July 2026
09:43:16 CST
Capital: Puntarenas
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Area: 11,298.51 km²
State Code: P
Find states and regions closest to Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas Province from our regional database:
| Capital City | Puntarenas |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 11,299 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 9.217° N |
| Center Longitude | -83.3362° E |
| Average Elevation | 618 m (2,029 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bocas del Toro Province | 41 mi | 67 km | 36 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Cartago Province | 44 mi | 70 km | 38 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Limón Province | 63 mi | 101 km | 54 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| San José | 69 mi | 111 km | 60 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Chiriquí Province | 78 mi | 126 km | 68 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Heredia Province | 98 mi | 158 km | 85 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Alajuela Province | 111 mi | 178 km | 96 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca | 113 mi | 182 km | 98 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Río San Juan Department | 159 mi | 256 km | 138 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Guanacaste Province | 165 mi | 266 km | 143 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Puntarenas Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puntarenas Province (You) | Costa Rica | — | 11,299 | — |
| Bocas del Toro Province | Panama | 159,228 | 4,657 | 11.96 |
| Cartago Province | Costa Rica | — | 3,093 | — |
| Limón Province | Costa Rica | — | 9,177 | — |
| San José | Costa Rica | — | 4,970 | — |
| Chiriquí Province | Panama | 462,056 | 6,491 | 16.68 |
| Heredia Province | Costa Rica | — | 2,663 | — |
| Alajuela Province | Costa Rica | — | 9,772 | — |
| Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca | Panama | 212,084 | 6,814 | 12.41 |
| Río San Juan Department | Nicaragua | 137,189 | 7,541 | 6.29 |
| Guanacaste Province | Costa Rica | — | 10,196 | — |
How does Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas 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 |
| Limón Province | 9,177 |
| San José | 4,970 |
| Cartago Province | 3,093 |
| Heredia Province | 2,663 |
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Puntarenas Province is a state or region within Costa Rica in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas Province.
Knowing the distance from Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Puntarenas 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.
See the States Near To Puntarenas 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 Puntarenas 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.