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Current Date And Time In Caraga, Philippines

Friday, 31 July 2026
03:38:20 PHT
Capital: Butuan
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 2,804,788
Area: 21,478.35 km²
State Code: CA

States Near To Caraga


Find states and regions closest to Caraga 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

📍 Caraga 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 Caraga from our regional database:

Capital CityButuan
Total Population2,804,788
Land Area21,478 km²
Population Density69.14 / km²
Center Latitude8.8015° N
Center Longitude125.7407° E
Average Elevation487 m (1,598 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Northern Mindanao Northern Mindanao90 mi145 km78 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Davao Region Davao Region106 mi171 km92 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao120 mi194 km105 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Central Visayas Central Visayas134 mi216 km116 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Zamboanga Peninsula Zamboanga Peninsula175 mi282 km152 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Soccsksargen Soccsksargen189 mi304 km164 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eastern Visayas Eastern Visayas243 mi390 km211 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Western Visayas Western Visayas266 mi428 km231 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bicol Region Bicol Region347 mi559 km302 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Mimaropa Mimaropa424 mi683 km369 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

Countries Near To Caraga


Explore countries nearest to Caraga by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Caraga supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan749 mi1,206 km651 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Brunei Brunei751 mi1,208 km652 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong822 mi1,323 km714 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Macao Macao841 mi1,354 km730 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Vietnam Vietnam910 mi1,465 km791 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Caraga. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Caraga (You)Philippines2,804,78821,47869.14
Northern MindanaoPhilippines5,178,32620,496119.76
Davao RegionPhilippines5,243,53650,640103.55
Autonomous Region in Muslim MindanaoPhilippines3,256,14012,53610.64
Central VisayasPhilippines6,545,60315,896103.92
Zamboanga PeninsulaPhilippines3,943,83717,05777.66
SoccsksargenPhilippines4,462,77622,513114.95
Eastern VisayasPhilippines4,547,15023,25166.96
Western VisayasPhilippines4,730,77112,82960.64
Bicol RegionPhilippines6,082,16518,15683.50
MimaropaPhilippines3,228,55829,6214.87

🏆 Philippines State Rankings

How does Caraga 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 Caraga appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Calabarzon16,195,042
National Capital Region13,484,462
Central Luzon12,422,172
Central Visayas6,545,603
Bicol Region6,082,165
Ilocos5,301,139
Davao Region5,243,536
Northern Mindanao5,178,326
Western Visayas4,730,771
Eastern Visayas4,547,150

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – Caraga, Philippines

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Caraga is a state or region within Philippines in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Caraga 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 Caraga to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Caraga 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 Philippines — see Philippines state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Caraga

This page also lists countries nearest to Caraga 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Caraga 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 Caraga.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Caraga 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Caraga

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

What does the compass direction from Caraga mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Caraga 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 Caraga in Philippines?

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

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

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.