
Find states and regions closest to Colonia in Uruguay 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 Uruguay and South 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 Uruguay
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 Colonia from our regional database:
| Capital City | Colonia del Sacramento |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 6,108 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -34.1295° N |
| Center Longitude | -57.6605° E |
| Average Elevation | 60 m (198 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Soriano | 43 mi | 69 km | 37 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Buenos Aires F.D. | 53 mi | 85 km | 46 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Buenos Aires | 53 mi | 85 km | 46 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| San JosĂ© Department | 55 mi | 88 km | 48 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Flores Department | 58 mi | 94 km | 51 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Canelones | 83 mi | 134 km | 72 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| RĂo Negro Department | 95 mi | 153 km | 83 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Montevideo Department | 95 mi | 153 km | 83 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Florida | 106 mi | 171 km | 92 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Durazno Department | 121 mi | 195 km | 105 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Colonia by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Colonia supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Argentina | 600 mi | 966 km | 521 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Paraguay | 648 mi | 1,043 km | 563 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Chile | 927 mi | 1,493 km | 805 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Bolivia | 1,224 mi | 1,969 km | 1,063 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Brazil | 1,286 mi | 2,070 km | 1,117 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Colonia. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across South America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonia (You) | Uruguay | — | 6,108 | — |
| Soriano | Uruguay | 84,879 | 8,995 | 5.34 |
| Buenos Aires | Argentina | 17,569,053 | 307,571 | 27.28 |
| Buenos Aires F.D. | Argentina | 2,776,138 | 432 | 6,419.26 |
| San José Department | Uruguay | 103,848 | 5,015 | 10.89 |
| Flores Department | Uruguay | — | 5,145 | — |
| Canelones | Uruguay | — | 4,527 | — |
| RĂo Negro Department | Uruguay | — | 9,533 | — |
| Montevideo Department | Uruguay | — | 530 | — |
| Florida | Uruguay | — | 10,410 | — |
| Durazno Department | Uruguay | — | 12,231 | — |
How does Colonia rank within Uruguay? 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 Colonia appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Salto Department | 123,793 |
| San José Department | 103,848 |
| TacuarembĂł Department | 91,062 |
| Soriano | 84,879 |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 49,324 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| TacuarembĂł Department | 15,973 |
| Salto Department | 14,012 |
| PaysandĂş Department | 13,969 |
| Cerro Largo | 13,641 |
| Durazno Department | 12,231 |
| Artigas | 11,939 |
| Rocha Department | 10,540 |
| Florida | 10,410 |
| Lavalleja | 10,038 |
| RĂo Negro Department | 9,533 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| San José Department | 10.89 |
| Soriano | 5.34 |
| Salto Department | 4.31 |
| Treinta y Tres Department | 2.79 |
| TacuarembĂł Department | 2.24 |
Colonia is a state or region within Uruguay in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Colonia 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 Colonia by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Uruguay page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across South America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Colonia 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 Colonia.
Knowing the distance from Colonia to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Uruguay. 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 Colonia map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Colonia 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.
See the States Near To Colonia 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 Colonia below the states table, or compare all Uruguay 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 South America. Use the population & area comparison and Uruguay state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.