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Azuay, Ecuador – Ecuador Flag

Current Date And Time In Azuay, Ecuador

Saturday, 27 June 2026
15:19:14 ECT
Capital: Cuenca
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 881,000
Area: 8,309.58 km²
State Code: A

States Near To Azuay


Find states and regions closest to Azuay in Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador

📍 Azuay 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 Azuay from our regional database:

Capital CityCuenca
Total Population881,000
Land Area8,310 km²
Population Density107.59 / km²
Center Latitude-2.8943° N
Center Longitude-78.9968° E
Average Elevation2,530 m (8,300 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00 to -05:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Canar Canar24 mi38 km20 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of El Oro El Oro71 mi114 km62 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Morona-Santiago Province Morona-Santiago Province73 mi118 km64 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Loja Loja77 mi125 km67 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Zamora Chinchipe Zamora Chinchipe81 mi130 km70 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of BolĂ­var BolĂ­var82 mi132 km71 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Chimborazo Province Chimborazo Province88 mi142 km77 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Guayas Guayas91 mi146 km79 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Tumbes Tumbes111 mi178 km96 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Tungurahua Province Tungurahua Province117 mi188 km101 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

Countries Near To Azuay


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

Quick Links: Ecuador Info | Countries Near Ecuador | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Colombia Colombia517 mi833 km449 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Peru Peru553 mi890 km480 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Panama Panama738 mi1,188 km641 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Costa Rica Costa Rica887 mi1,428 km770 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Venezuela Venezuela982 mi1,581 km853 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Azuay. 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)
Azuay (You)Ecuador881,0008,310107.59
CanarEcuador281,0003,64789.32
El OroEcuador715,0005,767121.64
Morona-Santiago ProvinceEcuador196,00024,0048.21
LojaEcuador521,00011,06446.94
Zamora ChinchipeEcuador10,584
BolĂ­varEcuador210,0003,94564.54
Chimborazo ProvinceEcuador524,0006,11699.13
GuayasEcuador4,387,00015,900284.35
TumbesPeru251,0004,66953.76
Tungurahua ProvinceEcuador590,0003,386176.99

🏆 Ecuador State Rankings

How does Azuay rank within Ecuador? 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 Azuay appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Guayas4,387,000
Pichincha3,228,000
ManabĂ­1,562,000
Los RĂ­os921,000
Azuay ⭐881,000
El Oro715,000
Esmeraldas643,000
Tungurahua Province590,000
Chimborazo Province524,000
Loja521,000

📏 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 – Azuay, Ecuador

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Azuay is a state or region within Ecuador in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Azuay 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 Azuay to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Azuay 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 Ecuador — see Ecuador state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Azuay

This page also lists countries nearest to Azuay by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Ecuador 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 Azuay 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 Azuay.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Azuay to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Ecuador. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Azuay

How is the distance from Azuay 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 Azuay map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Azuay mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Azuay 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 Azuay in Ecuador?

See the States Near To Azuay 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 Azuay below the states table, or compare all Ecuador states by area, population and density.

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

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 Ecuador state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.