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Colonia, Uruguay – Uruguay Flag

Current Date And Time In Colonia, Uruguay

Saturday, 27 June 2026
17:30:21 UYT
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (UYT)
Area: 6,108.31 km²
State Code: CO

States Near To Colonia


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

📍 Colonia 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 Colonia from our regional database:

Capital CityColonia del Sacramento
Total Population
Land Area6,108 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude-34.1295° N
Center Longitude-57.6605° E
Average Elevation60 m (198 ft)
UTC Time Zone-03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Soriano Soriano43 mi69 km37 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Buenos Aires F.D. Buenos Aires F.D.53 mi85 km46 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Buenos Aires Buenos Aires53 mi85 km46 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of San José Department San José Department55 mi88 km48 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Flores Department Flores Department58 mi94 km51 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Canelones Canelones83 mi134 km72 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of RĂ­o Negro Department RĂ­o Negro Department95 mi153 km83 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Montevideo Department Montevideo Department95 mi153 km83 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Florida Florida106 mi171 km92 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Durazno Department Durazno Department121 mi195 km105 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Colonia


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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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Argentina Argentina600 mi966 km521 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Paraguay Paraguay648 mi1,043 km563 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Chile Chile927 mi1,493 km805 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bolivia Bolivia1,224 mi1,969 km1,063 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Brazil Brazil1,286 mi2,070 km1,117 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Colonia (You)Uruguay6,108
SorianoUruguay84,8798,9955.34
Buenos AiresArgentina17,569,053307,57127.28
Buenos Aires F.D.Argentina2,776,1384326,419.26
San José DepartmentUruguay103,8485,01510.89
Flores DepartmentUruguay5,145
CanelonesUruguay4,527
RĂ­o Negro DepartmentUruguay9,533
Montevideo DepartmentUruguay530
FloridaUruguay10,410
Durazno DepartmentUruguay12,231

🏆 Uruguay State Rankings

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 ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – Colonia, Uruguay

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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.

📏 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 Colonia to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Colonia 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 Uruguay — see Uruguay state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Colonia

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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

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.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Colonia

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

What does the compass direction from Colonia mean?

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.

Which states are closest to Colonia in Uruguay?

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.

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

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.