Current Date And Time In Galápagos, Ecuador
Sunday, 26 July 2026
23:30:32 ECT
Capital: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 34,000
Area: 8,233.11 km²
State Code: W
Find states and regions closest to Galápagos 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 Galápagos from our regional database:
| Capital City | Puerto Baquerizo Moreno |
| Total Population | 34,000 |
| Land Area | 8,233 km² |
| Population Density | 4.24 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -0.3831° N |
| Center Longitude | -90.4233° E |
| Average Elevation | -175 m (-574 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 | ||
| Santa Elena | 673 mi | 1,083 km | 584 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Manabí | 690 mi | 1,111 km | 600 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Tumbes | 722 mi | 1,163 km | 627 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Guayas | 734 mi | 1,181 km | 637 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| El Oro | 749 mi | 1,206 km | 651 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Esmeraldas | 750 mi | 1,207 km | 651 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Piura | 751 mi | 1,209 km | 652 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Los Ríos | 759 mi | 1,221 km | 659 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas | 776 mi | 1,249 km | 674 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Bolívar | 791 mi | 1,273 km | 687 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Galápagos by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Galápagos 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 | ||
| Colombia | 517 mi | 833 km | 449 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Galápagos. 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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| Galápagos (You) | Ecuador | 34,000 | 8,233 | 4.24 |
| Santa Elena | Ecuador | 401,000 | 3,688 | 106.57 |
| Manabí | Ecuador | 1,562,000 | 19,517 | 84.89 |
| Tumbes | Peru | 251,000 | 4,669 | 53.76 |
| Guayas | Ecuador | 4,387,000 | 15,900 | 284.35 |
| El Oro | Ecuador | 715,000 | 5,767 | 121.64 |
| Esmeraldas | Ecuador | 643,000 | 15,809 | 43.17 |
| Piura | Peru | 2,047,000 | 35,658 | 57.03 |
| Los Ríos | Ecuador | 921,000 | 7,205 | 147.25 |
| Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas | Ecuador | 458,000 | 3,780 | 118.74 |
| Bolívar | Ecuador | 210,000 | 3,945 | 64.54 |
How does Galápagos 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 Galápagos appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Guayas | 4,387,000 |
| Pichincha | 3,228,000 |
| Manabí | 1,562,000 |
| Los Ríos | 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 |
| Manabí | 19,517 |
| Sucumbíos | 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 Ríos | 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 |
Galápagos is a state or region within Ecuador in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Galápagos 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 Galápagos 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 Galápagos 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 Galápagos.
Knowing the distance from Galápagos 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 Galápagos map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Galápagos 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 Galápagos 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 Galápagos 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.