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La Rioja, Spain – Spain Flag

Current Date And Time In La Rioja, Spain

Thursday, 23 July 2026
09:18:50 CEST
Capital: Logroño
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Area: 5,045.00 km²
State Code: RI

States Near To La Rioja


Find states and regions closest to La Rioja in Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain

📍 La Rioja 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 La Rioja from our regional database:

Capital CityLogroño
Total Population
Land Area5,045 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude42.2871° N
Center Longitude-2.5396° E
Average Elevation977 m (3,204 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00 to +01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Basque Country Basque Country49 mi78 km42 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Navarre Navarre52 mi84 km45 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cantabria Cantabria96 mi155 km83 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Aragon Aragon97 mi155 km84 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Castille and León Castille and León100 mi161 km87 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Madrid Madrid143 mi230 km124 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Asturias Asturias187 mi301 km162 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Sant Julià de Loria Sant Julià de Loria206 mi332 km179 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of La Massana La Massana208 mi334 km180 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Andorra la Vella Andorra la Vella208 mi334 km180 nm
East (E)

Countries Near To La Rioja


Explore countries nearest to La Rioja by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from La Rioja 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 Portugal Portugal248 mi399 km216 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra307 mi494 km267 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gibraltar Gibraltar311 mi501 km270 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of France France498 mi802 km432 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey610 mi981 km529 nm
North (N)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
La Rioja (You)Spain5,045
Basque CountrySpain7,234
NavarreSpain10,391
CantabriaSpain5,321
AragonSpain47,719
Castille and LeónSpain94,223
MadridSpain8,028
AsturiasSpain10,604
Sant Julià de LoriaAndorra9,4486163.34
La MassanaAndorra8,9536551.44
Andorra la VellaAndorra24,21112356.25

🏆 Spain State Rankings

How does La Rioja rank within Spain? 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 La Rioja appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Castille and León94,223
Andalusia87,268
Castille-La Mancha79,463
Aragon47,719
Extremadura41,634
Catalonia31,895
Galicia29,574
Valencia23,255
Murcia11,313
Asturias10,604

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
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 – La Rioja, Spain

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from La Rioja 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 Spain — see Spain state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from La Rioja

This page also lists countries nearest to La Rioja by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Spain 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 La Rioja 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 La Rioja.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of La Rioja

How is the distance from La Rioja 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 La Rioja map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from La Rioja mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from La Rioja 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 La Rioja in Spain?

See the States Near To La Rioja 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 La Rioja below the states table, or compare all Spain states by area, population and density.

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

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 Spain state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.