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Piura, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In Piura, Peru

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
20:30:47 PET
Capital: Piura
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 2,047,000
Area: 35,657.50 km²
State Code: PIU

States Near To Piura


Find states and regions closest to Piura 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

📍 Piura 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 Piura from our regional database:

Capital CityPiura
Total Population2,047,000
Land Area35,658 km²
Population Density57.03 / km²
Center Latitude-5.1783° N
Center Longitude-80.6549° E
Average Elevation38 m (123 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Tumbes Tumbes113 mi181 km98 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Lambayeque Lambayeque117 mi189 km102 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Loja Loja129 mi208 km112 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Zamora Chinchipe Zamora Chinchipe140 mi226 km122 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of El Oro El Oro141 mi227 km122 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cajamarca Department Cajamarca Department153 mi246 km133 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Amazonas Amazonas175 mi282 km152 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Azuay Azuay195 mi314 km169 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Santa Elena Santa Elena204 mi329 km178 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Canar Canar216 mi348 km188 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

Countries Near To Piura


Explore countries nearest to Piura by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Piura 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 Piura. 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)
Piura (You)Peru2,047,00035,65857.03
TumbesPeru251,0004,66953.76
LambayequePeru1,310,00014,23192.06
LojaEcuador521,00011,06446.94
Zamora ChinchipeEcuador10,584
El OroEcuador715,0005,767121.64
Cajamarca DepartmentPeru1,359,02333,30420.46
AmazonasPeru452,00039,24911.52
AzuayEcuador881,0008,310107.59
Santa ElenaEcuador401,0003,688106.57
CanarEcuador281,0003,64789.32

🏆 Peru State Rankings

How does Piura 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 Piura appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Lima region10,628,000
Lima Province7,605,742
Piura ⭐2,047,000
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 Dios85,301
Puno71,999
Cuzco Department71,987
Arequipa63,345
San Martín 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
Piura ⭐57.03
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 – Piura, Peru

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

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

This page also lists countries nearest to Piura 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 Piura 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 Piura.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Piura 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Piura

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

What does the compass direction from Piura mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Piura 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.

Which states are closest to Piura in Peru?

See the States Near To Piura 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 Piura 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.