Current Date And Time In Western Visayas, Philippines
Sunday, 26 July 2026
23:13:08 PHT
Capital: Iloilo City
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 4,730,771
Area: 12,828.97 km²
State Code: WV
Find states and regions closest to Western Visayas 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 Western Visayas from our regional database:
| Capital City | Iloilo City |
| Total Population | 4,730,771 |
| Land Area | 12,829 km² |
| Population Density | 60.64 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 11.005° N |
| Center Longitude | 122.5373° E |
| Average Elevation | 70 m (229 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Central Visayas | 132 mi | 213 km | 115 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Bicol Region | 175 mi | 281 km | 152 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Mimaropa | 186 mi | 299 km | 161 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Visayas | 190 mi | 305 km | 165 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Zamboanga Peninsula | 203 mi | 327 km | 176 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Calabarzon | 235 mi | 379 km | 204 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Northern Mindanao | 253 mi | 407 km | 220 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | 256 mi | 411 km | 222 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Caraga | 266 mi | 428 km | 231 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| National Capital Region | 269 mi | 433 km | 234 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Western Visayas by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Western Visayas 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 Western Visayas. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Visayas (You) | Philippines | 4,730,771 | 12,829 | 60.64 |
| Central Visayas | Philippines | 6,545,603 | 15,896 | 103.92 |
| Bicol Region | Philippines | 6,082,165 | 18,156 | 83.50 |
| Mimaropa | Philippines | 3,228,558 | 29,621 | 4.87 |
| Eastern Visayas | Philippines | 4,547,150 | 23,251 | 66.96 |
| Zamboanga Peninsula | Philippines | 3,943,837 | 17,057 | 77.66 |
| Calabarzon | Philippines | 16,195,042 | 16,873 | 277.43 |
| Northern Mindanao | Philippines | 5,178,326 | 20,496 | 119.76 |
| Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | Philippines | 3,256,140 | 12,536 | 10.64 |
| Caraga | Philippines | 2,804,788 | 21,478 | 69.14 |
| National Capital Region | Philippines | 13,484,462 | 1,221 | 11,041.43 |
How does Western Visayas 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 Western Visayas appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Western Visayas is a state or region within Philippines in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Western Visayas 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 Western Visayas 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 Western Visayas 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 Western Visayas.
Knowing the distance from Western Visayas 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 Western Visayas map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Western Visayas 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 Western Visayas 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 Western Visayas 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.
