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Callao, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In Callao, Peru

Saturday, 27 June 2026
14:41:12 PET
Capital: Callao
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 1,300,000
Area: 353.32 km²
State Code: CAL

States Near To Callao


Find states and regions closest to Callao in Peru 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 Peru 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 Peru

📍 Callao 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 Callao from our regional database:

Capital CityCallao
Total Population1,300,000
Land Area353 km²
Population Density3,679.38 / km²
Center Latitude-12.0512° N
Center Longitude-77.1257° E
Average Elevation11 m (38 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Lima Province Lima Province17 mi28 km15 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Lima region Lima region60 mi96 km52 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Junin Junin98 mi158 km85 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Huancavelica Huancavelica154 mi247 km133 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ica Ica168 mi271 km146 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Pasco Pasco174 mi279 km151 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Huánuco Department Huánuco Department189 mi304 km164 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ancash Ancash191 mi307 km166 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Ayacucho Ayacucho210 mi338 km183 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of La Libertad La Libertad285 mi459 km248 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

Countries Near To Callao


Explore countries nearest to Callao by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Callao 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 Ecuador Ecuador553 mi890 km480 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bolivia Bolivia912 mi1,468 km792 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Colombia Colombia952 mi1,532 km827 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Venezuela Venezuela1,225 mi1,971 km1,064 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Panama Panama1,288 mi2,072 km1,118 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Callao. 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)
Callao (You)Peru1,300,0003533,679.38
Lima ProvincePeru7,605,7422,6721,126.42
Lima regionPeru10,628,00034,828305.39
JuninPeru1,411,00044,32931.93
HuancavelicaPeru510,00022,12523.04
IcaPeru1,042,00021,32848.86
PascoPeru315,00025,02612.44
Huánuco DepartmentPeru730,87137,2669.77
AncashPeru1,217,00035,89033.88
AyacuchoPeru716,00043,82116.34
La LibertadPeru2,016,00025,50079.06

🏆 Peru State Rankings

How does Callao rank within Peru? 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 Callao appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Lima region10,628,000
Lima Province7,605,742
Piura2,047,000
La Libertad2,016,000
Arequipa1,497,000
Junin1,411,000
Cajamarca Department1,359,023
Lambayeque1,310,000
Callao ⭐1,300,000
Puno1,237,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Loreto368,773
Ucayali102,199
Madre de Dios85,301
Puno71,999
Cuzco Department71,987
Arequipa63,345
San MartĂ­n Department51,288
Junin44,329
Ayacucho43,821
Amazonas39,249

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Callao ⭐3,679.38
Lima Province1,126.42
Lima region305.39
Lambayeque92.06
La Libertad79.06
Piura57.03
Tumbes53.76
Ica48.86
Ancash33.88
Junin31.93
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 – Callao, Peru

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Callao 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 Peru — see Peru state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Callao

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Callao

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

What does the compass direction from Callao mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Callao 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 Callao in Peru?

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

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

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