Current Date And Time In Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Sunday, 26 July 2026
10:13:11 ECT
Capital: Esmeraldas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 643,000
Area: 15,808.80 km²
State Code: E
Find states and regions closest to Esmeraldas 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
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 Esmeraldas from our regional database:
| Capital City | Esmeraldas |
| Total Population | 643,000 |
| Land Area | 15,809 km² |
| Population Density | 43.17 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 0.9706° N |
| Center Longitude | -79.653° E |
| Average Elevation | 16 m (51 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas | 90 mi | 145 km | 78 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Pichincha | 112 mi | 180 km | 97 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Imbabura | 114 mi | 183 km | 99 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Carchi | 125 mi | 201 km | 109 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Los RĂos | 138 mi | 223 km | 120 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Cotopaxi | 142 mi | 229 km | 124 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| ManabĂ | 150 mi | 242 km | 131 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Cauca Department | 152 mi | 245 km | 132 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Nariño | 160 mi | 258 km | 139 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Tungurahua Province | 172 mi | 276 km | 149 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Esmeraldas by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Esmeraldas supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South 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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| Colombia | 517 mi | 833 km | 449 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Peru | 553 mi | 890 km | 480 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Panama | 738 mi | 1,188 km | 641 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Costa Rica | 887 mi | 1,428 km | 770 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Venezuela | 982 mi | 1,581 km | 853 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Esmeraldas. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Esmeraldas (You) | Ecuador | 643,000 | 15,809 | 43.17 |
| Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas | Ecuador | 458,000 | 3,780 | 118.74 |
| Pichincha | Ecuador | 3,228,000 | 9,536 | 333.06 |
| Imbabura | Ecuador | 476,000 | 4,791 | 103.23 |
| Carchi | Ecuador | 187,000 | 3,783 | 50.55 |
| Los RĂos | Ecuador | 921,000 | 7,205 | 147.25 |
| Cotopaxi | Ecuador | 488,000 | 6,108 | 79.89 |
| ManabĂ | Ecuador | 1,562,000 | 19,517 | 84.89 |
| Cauca Department | Colombia | 1,464,488 | 29,308 | 23.07 |
| Nariño | Colombia | — | 33,268 | — |
| Tungurahua Province | Ecuador | 590,000 | 3,386 | 176.99 |
How does Esmeraldas 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 Esmeraldas appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Guayas | 4,387,000 |
| Pichincha | 3,228,000 |
| ManabĂ | 1,562,000 |
| Los RĂos | 921,000 |
| Azuay | 881,000 |
| El Oro | 715,000 |
| Esmeraldas ⭐ | 643,000 |
| Tungurahua Province | 590,000 |
| Chimborazo Province | 524,000 |
| Loja | 521,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Pastaza Province | 29,647 |
| Morona-Santiago Province | 24,004 |
| Orellana Province | 21,692 |
| ManabĂ | 19,517 |
| SucumbĂos | 18,098 |
| Guayas | 15,900 |
| Esmeraldas ⭐ | 15,809 |
| Napo | 12,542 |
| Loja | 11,064 |
| Zamora Chinchipe | 10,584 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Pichincha | 333.06 |
| Guayas | 284.35 |
| Tungurahua Province | 176.99 |
| Los RĂos | 147.25 |
| El Oro | 121.64 |
| Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas | 118.74 |
| Azuay | 107.59 |
| Santa Elena | 106.57 |
| Imbabura | 103.23 |
| Chimborazo Province | 99.13 |
Esmeraldas is a state or region within Ecuador in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Esmeraldas 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 Esmeraldas 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Esmeraldas 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 Esmeraldas.
Knowing the distance from Esmeraldas 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.
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 Esmeraldas map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Esmeraldas 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 Esmeraldas 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 Esmeraldas below the states table, or compare all Ecuador 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 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.