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Vila Real, Portugal – Portugal Flag

Current Date And Time In Vila Real, Portugal

Thursday, 23 July 2026
05:20:52 WEST
Capital: Vila Real
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 223,731
Area: 4,328.00 km²
State Code: VR

States Near To Vila Real


Find states and regions closest to Vila Real in Portugal 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 Portugal and Europe.

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 Portugal

📍 Vila Real 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 Vila Real from our regional database:

Capital CityVila Real
Total Population223,731
Land Area4,328 km²
Population Density23.67 / km²
Center Latitude41.3012° N
Center Longitude-7.741° E
Average Elevation437 m (1,435 ft)
UTC Time Zone-01:00 to +00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Viseu Viseu37 mi60 km32 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Braga Braga39 mi63 km34 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Porto Porto47 mi76 km41 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Guarda Guarda60 mi96 km52 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Viana do Castelo Viana do Castelo61 mi98 km53 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bragança Bragança62 mi99 km54 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Aveiro Aveiro66 mi106 km57 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Coimbra Coimbra84 mi134 km73 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Galicia Galicia90 mi145 km78 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Castelo Branco Castelo Branco103 mi166 km90 nm
South (S)

Countries Near To Vila Real


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

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Spain Spain248 mi399 km216 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gibraltar Gibraltar274 mi442 km238 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Morocco Morocco529 mi852 km460 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra552 mi888 km479 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of France France708 mi1,139 km615 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Vila Real (You)Portugal223,7314,32823.67
ViseuPortugal394,92711,59434.06
BragaPortugal831,3686,189134.34
PortoPortugal1,781,8262,395336.42
GuardaPortugal173,71612,49713.90
Viana do CasteloPortugal252,0115,38946.76
BragançaPortugal148,80814,82110.04
AveiroPortugal713,5786,861104.01
CoimbraPortugal441,2453,94750.98
GaliciaSpain29,574
Castelo BrancoPortugal208,07015,47613.44

🏆 Portugal State Rankings

How does Vila Real rank within Portugal? 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 Vila Real appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Lisbon2,135,992
Porto1,781,826
Braga831,368
SetĂşbal788,459
Aveiro713,578
Santarém475,344
Leiria459,450
Faro458,734
Coimbra441,245
Viseu394,927

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Beja23,546
Évora16,677
Castelo Branco15,476
Leiria15,246
Bragança14,821
Guarda12,497
Viseu11,594
Faro11,216
Aveiro6,861
Santarém6,747

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Lisbon374.24
Porto336.42
Braga134.34
Aveiro104.01
SetĂşbal51.52
Coimbra50.98
Viana do Castelo46.76
Madeira42.31
Faro40.90
Viseu34.06
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 – Vila Real, Portugal

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Vila Real is a state or region within Portugal in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Vila Real 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 Vila Real to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Vila Real 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 Portugal — see Portugal state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Vila Real

This page also lists countries nearest to Vila Real by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Portugal page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Vila Real 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 Vila Real.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Vila Real to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Portugal. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Vila Real

How is the distance from Vila Real 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 Vila Real map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Vila Real mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Vila Real 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 Vila Real in Portugal?

See the States Near To Vila Real 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 Vila Real below the states table, or compare all Portugal states by area, population and density.

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

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 Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Portugal state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.