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Current Date And Time In Ilocos, Philippines

Friday, 31 July 2026
20:31:40 PHT
Capital: San Fernando
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 5,301,139
Area: 13,012.60 km²
State Code: IL

States Near To Ilocos


Find states and regions closest to Ilocos 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

📍 Ilocos 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 Ilocos from our regional database:

Capital CitySan Fernando
Total Population5,301,139
Land Area13,013 km²
Population Density115.62 / km²
Center Latitude16.0832° N
Center Longitude120.62° E
Average Elevation57 m (186 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Central Luzon Central Luzon42 mi67 km36 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Cordillera Cordillera95 mi153 km82 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cagayan Valley Cagayan Valley100 mi161 km87 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of National Capital Region National Capital Region105 mi169 km91 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Calabarzon Calabarzon140 mi226 km122 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bicol Region Bicol Region272 mi437 km236 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Western Visayas Western Visayas374 mi601 km325 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Mimaropa Mimaropa376 mi605 km326 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Eastern Visayas Eastern Visayas397 mi640 km345 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Takao Takao453 mi728 km393 nm
North (N)

Countries Near To Ilocos


Explore countries nearest to Ilocos by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Ilocos 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 Ilocos. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Ilocos (You)Philippines5,301,13913,013115.62
Central LuzonPhilippines12,422,17222,015195.23
CordilleraPhilippines1,797,66019,42251.32
Cagayan ValleyPhilippines3,685,74428,22931.67
National Capital RegionPhilippines13,484,4621,22111,041.43
CalabarzonPhilippines16,195,04216,873277.43
Bicol RegionPhilippines6,082,16518,15683.50
Western VisayasPhilippines4,730,77112,82960.64
MimaropaPhilippines3,228,55829,6214.87
Eastern VisayasPhilippines4,547,15023,25166.96
TakaoTaiwan2,733,9642,952254.88

🏆 Philippines State Rankings

How does Ilocos 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 Ilocos 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
Ilocos ⭐5,301,139
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 – Ilocos, Philippines

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

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

This page also lists countries nearest to Ilocos 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 Ilocos 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 Ilocos.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Ilocos 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Ilocos

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

What does the compass direction from Ilocos mean?

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

See the States Near To Ilocos 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 Ilocos 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.