Current Date And Time In Bicol Region, Philippines
Saturday, 01 August 2026
02:18:53 PHT
Capital: Legazpi
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 6,082,165
Area: 18,155.82 km²
State Code: BI
Find states and regions closest to Bicol Region in Philippines 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 Philippines and Asia.
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 Philippines
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 Bicol Region from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Eastern Visayas | 127 mi | 204 km | 110 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Calabarzon | 173 mi | 278 km | 150 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Western Visayas | 175 mi | 281 km | 152 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| National Capital Region | 190 mi | 305 km | 165 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Central Luzon | 240 mi | 386 km | 208 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Central Visayas | 246 mi | 396 km | 214 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Ilocos | 272 mi | 437 km | 236 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Cagayan Valley | 276 mi | 444 km | 240 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Mimaropa | 310 mi | 499 km | 269 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Cordillera | 319 mi | 513 km | 277 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Bicol Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Bicol Region supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Bicol Region. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicol Region (You) | Philippines | 6,082,165 | 18,156 | 83.50 |
| Eastern Visayas | Philippines | 4,547,150 | 23,251 | 66.96 |
| Calabarzon | Philippines | 16,195,042 | 16,873 | 277.43 |
| Western Visayas | Philippines | 4,730,771 | 12,829 | 60.64 |
| National Capital Region | Philippines | 13,484,462 | 1,221 | 11,041.43 |
| Central Luzon | Philippines | 12,422,172 | 22,015 | 195.23 |
| Central Visayas | Philippines | 6,545,603 | 15,896 | 103.92 |
| Ilocos | Philippines | 5,301,139 | 13,013 | 115.62 |
| Cagayan Valley | Philippines | 3,685,744 | 28,229 | 31.67 |
| Mimaropa | Philippines | 3,228,558 | 29,621 | 4.87 |
| Cordillera | Philippines | 1,797,660 | 19,422 | 51.32 |
How does Bicol Region rank within Philippines? 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 Bicol Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Calabarzon | 16,195,042 |
| National Capital Region | 13,484,462 |
| Central Luzon | 12,422,172 |
| Central Visayas | 6,545,603 |
| Bicol Region ⭐ | 6,082,165 |
| Ilocos | 5,301,139 |
| Davao Region | 5,243,536 |
| Northern Mindanao | 5,178,326 |
| Western Visayas | 4,730,771 |
| Eastern Visayas | 4,547,150 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Davao Region | 50,640 |
| Mimaropa | 29,621 |
| Cagayan Valley | 28,229 |
| Eastern Visayas | 23,251 |
| Soccsksargen | 22,513 |
| Central Luzon | 22,015 |
| Caraga | 21,478 |
| Northern Mindanao | 20,496 |
| Cordillera | 19,422 |
| Bicol Region ⭐ | 18,156 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| National Capital Region | 11,041.43 |
| Calabarzon | 277.43 |
| Central Luzon | 195.23 |
| Northern Mindanao | 119.76 |
| Ilocos | 115.62 |
| Soccsksargen | 114.95 |
| Central Visayas | 103.92 |
| Davao Region | 103.55 |
| Bicol Region ⭐ | 83.50 |
| Zamboanga Peninsula | 77.66 |
Bicol Region is a state or region within Philippines in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Bicol Region 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 Bicol Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Philippines page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Bicol Region 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 Bicol Region.
Knowing the distance from Bicol Region to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Philippines. 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 Bicol Region map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Bicol Region 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.
See the States Near To Bicol Region 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 Bicol Region below the states table, or compare all Philippines 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 Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Philippines state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
