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Madre de Dios, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In Madre de Dios, Peru

Friday, 17 July 2026
05:50:20 PET
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 177,000
Area: 85,300.54 km²
State Code: MDD

States Near To Madre de Dios


Find states and regions closest to Madre de Dios 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

📍 Madre de Dios 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 Madre de Dios from our regional database:

Capital CityPuerto Maldonado
Total Population177,000
Land Area85,301 km²
Population Density2.07 / km²
Center Latitude-11.7669° N
Center Longitude-70.812° E
Average Elevation422 m (1,385 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Cuzco Department Cuzco Department158 mi255 km138 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Acre Acre190 mi305 km165 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Ucayali Ucayali205 mi329 km178 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of ApurĂ­mac Department ApurĂ­mac Department220 mi354 km191 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ayacucho Ayacucho250 mi402 km217 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Pando Pando267 mi429 km232 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of La Paz Department La Paz Department276 mi445 km240 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Puno Puno286 mi461 km249 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Huancavelica Huancavelica290 mi466 km252 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Pasco Pasco308 mi496 km268 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

Countries Near To Madre de Dios


Explore countries nearest to Madre de Dios by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Madre de Dios 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 Madre de Dios. 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)
Madre de Dios (You)Peru177,00085,3012.07
Cuzco DepartmentPeru1,171,50371,9876.12
AcreBrazil906,876152,5812.48
UcayaliPeru589,000102,1995.75
ApurĂ­mac DepartmentPeru418,88220,89611.32
AyacuchoPeru716,00043,82116.34
PandoBolivia130,76163,8270.88
La Paz DepartmentBolivia3,022,566133,98513.63
PunoPeru1,237,00071,99918.46
HuancavelicaPeru510,00022,12523.04
PascoPeru315,00025,02612.44

🏆 Peru State Rankings

How does Madre de Dios 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 Madre de Dios 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
Callao1,300,000
Puno1,237,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Loreto368,773
Ucayali102,199
Madre de Dios ⭐85,301
Puno71,999
Cuzco Department71,987
Arequipa63,345
San MartĂ­n Department51,288
Junin44,329
Ayacucho43,821
Amazonas39,249

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Callao3,679.38
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 – Madre de Dios, Peru

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Madre de Dios 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 Madre de Dios

This page also lists countries nearest to Madre de Dios 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 Madre de Dios 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 Madre de Dios.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Madre de Dios 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Madre de Dios

How is the distance from Madre de Dios 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 Madre de Dios map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Madre de Dios mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Madre de Dios 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 Madre de Dios in Peru?

See the States Near To Madre de Dios 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 Madre de Dios 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.