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Guánica, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico Flag

Current Date And Time In Guánica, Puerto Rico

Sunday, 21 June 2026
04:07:40 AST
Capital: Guanica
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 19,427
Area: 162.09 km²
State Code: GU

States Near To Guánica


Find states and regions closest to Guánica in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico and North America.

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 Puerto Rico

📍 Guánica 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 Guánica from our regional database:

Capital CityGuanica
Total Population19,427
Land Area162 km²
Population Density119.85 / km²
Center Latitude17.9678° N
Center Longitude-66.9383° E
Average Elevation32 m (105 ft)
UTC Time Zone-04:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Yauco Yauco7 mi11 km6 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Sabana Grande Sabana Grande8 mi13 km7 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lajas Lajas9 mi15 km8 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of San Germán San Germán10 mi16 km9 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Guayanilla Guayanilla10 mi17 km9 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Maricao Maricao15 mi24 km13 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Peñuelas Peñuelas16 mi25 km14 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Hormigueros Hormigueros16 mi26 km14 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cabo Rojo Cabo Rojo17 mi27 km14 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Las Marías Las Marías19 mi31 km17 nm
North (N)

Countries Near To Guánica


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

Quick Links: Puerto Rico Info | Countries Near Puerto Rico | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of U.S. Virgin Islands U.S. Virgin Islands111 mi179 km97 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands129 mi207 km112 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Anguilla Anguilla231 mi372 km201 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Saint Martin Saint Martin233 mi374 km202 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Sint Maarten Sint Maarten233 mi375 km202 nm
East (E)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Guánica (You)Puerto Rico19,427162119.85
YaucoPuerto Rico178
San GermánPuerto Rico7
GuayanillaPuerto Rico17,78411063.79
MaricaoPuerto Rico96
PeñuelasPuerto Rico137
HormiguerosPuerto Rico15,65456278.24
MayagüezPuerto Rico60
AdjuntasPuerto Rico19,48310866.09
PoncePuerto Rico119
San SebastiánPuerto Rico186

🏆 Puerto Rico State Rankings

How does Guánica rank within Puerto Rico? 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 Guánica appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Guaynabo89,780
Gurabo40,622
Hatillo38,481
Fajardo36,993
Guayama36,614
Dorado35,879
Adjuntas19,483
Guánica ⭐19,427
Guayanilla17,784
Hormigueros15,654

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Guaynabo701.95
Gurabo281.94
Hormigueros278.24
Dorado251.29
Hatillo245.16
Florida202.77
Guánica ⭐119.85
Fajardo98.66
Guayama96.72
Adjuntas66.09
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 – Guánica, Puerto Rico

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Guánica is a state or region within Puerto Rico in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Guánica 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 Guánica to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Guánica 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 Puerto Rico — see Puerto Rico state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Guánica

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

📍 Compass Directions Explained

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Guánica

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

What does the compass direction from Guánica mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Guánica 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 Guánica in Puerto Rico?

See the States Near To Guánica 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 Guánica below the states table, or compare all Puerto Rico states by area, population and density.

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

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 North America. Use the population & area comparison and Puerto Rico state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.

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