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Imbabura, Ecuador – Ecuador Flag

Current Date And Time In Imbabura, Ecuador

Saturday, 04 July 2026
16:49:51 ECT
Capital: Ibarra
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 476,000
Area: 4,791.32 km²
State Code: I

States Near To Imbabura


Find states and regions closest to Imbabura 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

📍 Imbabura 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 Imbabura from our regional database:

Capital CityIbarra
Total Population476,000
Land Area4,791 km²
Population Density103.23 / km²
Center Latitude0.35° N
Center Longitude-78.126° E
Average Elevation2,207 m (7,241 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00 to -05:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Carchi Carchi19 mi30 km16 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Pichincha Pichincha42 mi67 km36 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Nariño Nariño84 mi135 km73 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas84 mi136 km73 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of SucumbĂ­os SucumbĂ­os87 mi140 km76 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Cotopaxi Cotopaxi90 mi145 km78 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Napo Napo95 mi154 km83 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Orellana Province Orellana Province96 mi154 km83 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Esmeraldas Esmeraldas114 mi183 km99 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Tungurahua Province Tungurahua Province116 mi186 km100 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

Countries Near To Imbabura


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

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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 Imbabura. 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)
Imbabura (You)Ecuador476,0004,791103.23
CarchiEcuador187,0003,78350.55
PichinchaEcuador3,228,0009,536333.06
NariñoColombia33,268
Santo Domingo de los TsáchilasEcuador458,0003,780118.74
SucumbĂ­osEcuador230,00018,09812.55
CotopaxiEcuador488,0006,10879.89
NapoEcuador133,00012,54210.02
Orellana ProvinceEcuador161,00021,6927.42
EsmeraldasEcuador643,00015,80943.17
Tungurahua ProvinceEcuador590,0003,386176.99

🏆 Ecuador State Rankings

How does Imbabura 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 Imbabura appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Guayas4,387,000
Pichincha3,228,000
ManabĂ­1,562,000
Los RĂ­os921,000
Azuay881,000
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 – Imbabura, Ecuador

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Imbabura 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 Imbabura

This page also lists countries nearest to Imbabura 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 Imbabura 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 Imbabura.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Imbabura 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Imbabura

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

What does the compass direction from Imbabura mean?

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

See the States Near To Imbabura 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 Imbabura 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.