Current Date And Time In Loja, Ecuador
Saturday, 27 June 2026
14:54:49 ECT
Capital: Loja
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 521,000
Area: 11,063.88 km²
State Code: L
Find states and regions closest to Loja 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 Loja from our regional database:
| Capital City | Loja |
| Total Population | 521,000 |
| Land Area | 11,064 km² |
| Population Density | 46.94 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -3.9952° N |
| Center Longitude | -79.2022° E |
| Average Elevation | 2,062 m (6,767 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Zamora Chinchipe | 18 mi | 29 km | 16 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| El Oro | 73 mi | 117 km | 63 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Azuay | 77 mi | 125 km | 67 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Tumbes | 91 mi | 147 km | 79 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Canar | 101 mi | 162 km | 88 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Amazonas | 108 mi | 174 km | 94 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Piura | 129 mi | 208 km | 112 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Morona-Santiago Province | 139 mi | 223 km | 121 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Guayas | 149 mi | 240 km | 130 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| BolĂvar | 158 mi | 255 km | 137 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Loja by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Loja 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
| 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 Loja. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loja (You) | Ecuador | 521,000 | 11,064 | 46.94 |
| Zamora Chinchipe | Ecuador | — | 10,584 | — |
| El Oro | Ecuador | 715,000 | 5,767 | 121.64 |
| Azuay | Ecuador | 881,000 | 8,310 | 107.59 |
| Tumbes | Peru | 251,000 | 4,669 | 53.76 |
| Canar | Ecuador | 281,000 | 3,647 | 89.32 |
| Amazonas | Peru | 452,000 | 39,249 | 11.52 |
| Piura | Peru | 2,047,000 | 35,658 | 57.03 |
| Morona-Santiago Province | Ecuador | 196,000 | 24,004 | 8.21 |
| Guayas | Ecuador | 4,387,000 | 15,900 | 284.35 |
| BolĂvar | Ecuador | 210,000 | 3,945 | 64.54 |
How does Loja 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 Loja 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 |
Loja is a state or region within Ecuador in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Loja 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 Loja 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 Loja 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 Loja.
Knowing the distance from Loja 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 Loja map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Loja 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 Loja 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 Loja 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.