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Puno, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In Puno, Peru

Saturday, 27 June 2026
18:26:06 PET
Capital: Puno
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 1,237,000
Area: 71,999.00 km²
State Code: PUN

States Near To Puno


Find states and regions closest to Puno 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

📍 Puno 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 Puno from our regional database:

Capital CityPuno
Total Population1,237,000
Land Area71,999 km²
Population Density18.46 / km²
Center Latitude-15.8402° N
Center Longitude-70.0219° E
Average Elevation3,825 m (12,550 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Moquegua Department Moquegua Department100 mi161 km87 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Arequipa Arequipa108 mi174 km94 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of La Paz Department La Paz Department112 mi181 km98 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Tacna Tacna150 mi242 km131 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Cuzco Department Cuzco Department167 mi269 km145 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Arica y Parinacota Region Arica y Parinacota Region194 mi312 km168 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of ApurĂ­mac Department ApurĂ­mac Department239 mi385 km208 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Oruro Oruro244 mi392 km212 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Tarapacá Tarapacá284 mi457 km247 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Madre de Dios Madre de Dios286 mi461 km249 nm
North (N)

Countries Near To Puno


Explore countries nearest to Puno by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Puno 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 Puno. 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)
Puno (You)Peru1,237,00071,99918.46
Moquegua DepartmentPeru174,86315,7345.14
ArequipaPeru1,497,00063,34523.63
La Paz DepartmentBolivia3,022,566133,98513.63
TacnaPeru370,00016,07623.01
Cuzco DepartmentPeru1,171,50371,9876.12
Arica y Parinacota RegionChile213,59516,8736.81
ApurĂ­mac DepartmentPeru418,88220,89611.32
OruroBolivia570,19453,5886.09
TarapacáChile42,226
Madre de DiosPeru177,00085,3012.07

🏆 Peru State Rankings

How does Puno 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 Puno 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
Puno ⭐1,237,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Loreto368,773
Ucayali102,199
Madre de Dios85,301
Puno ⭐71,999
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 – Puno, Peru

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

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

This page also lists countries nearest to Puno 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 Puno 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 Puno.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Puno 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Puno

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

What does the compass direction from Puno mean?

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

See the States Near To Puno 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 Puno 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.