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Rocha Department, Uruguay – Uruguay Flag

Current Date And Time In Rocha Department, Uruguay

Saturday, 27 June 2026
22:22:57 UYT
Capital: Rocha
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (UYT)
Area: 10,539.66 km²
State Code: RO

States Near To Rocha Department


Find states and regions closest to Rocha Department 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

📍 Rocha Department 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 Rocha Department from our regional database:

Capital CityRocha
Total Population
Land Area10,540 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude-33.969° N
Center Longitude-54.0215° E
Average Elevation53 m (172 ft)
UTC Time Zone-03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Lavalleja Lavalleja55 mi88 km48 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Treinta y Tres Department Treinta y Tres Department64 mi103 km56 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Maldonado Maldonado83 mi134 km72 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Florida Florida106 mi171 km92 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Cerro Largo Cerro Largo107 mi173 km93 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Durazno Department Durazno Department133 mi214 km115 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Canelones Canelones135 mi217 km117 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Montevideo Department Montevideo Department138 mi222 km120 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of San José Department San José Department156 mi252 km136 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of TacuarembĂł Department TacuarembĂł Department164 mi263 km142 nm
Northwest (NW)

Countries Near To Rocha Department


Explore countries nearest to Rocha Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Rocha Department 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 Rocha Department. 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)
Rocha Department (You)Uruguay10,540
LavallejaUruguay10,038
Treinta y Tres DepartmentUruguay49,3249,2912.79
MaldonadoUruguay4,800
FloridaUruguay10,410
Cerro LargoUruguay13,641
Durazno DepartmentUruguay12,231
CanelonesUruguay4,527
Montevideo DepartmentUruguay530
San José DepartmentUruguay103,8485,01510.89
TacuarembĂł DepartmentUruguay91,06215,9732.24

🏆 Uruguay State Rankings

How does Rocha Department 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 Rocha Department appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

🏙 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 – Rocha Department, Uruguay

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Rocha Department is a state or region within Uruguay in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Rocha Department 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 Rocha Department to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Rocha Department 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 Rocha Department

This page also lists countries nearest to Rocha Department 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 Rocha Department 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 Rocha Department.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Rocha Department 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Rocha Department

How is the distance from Rocha Department 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 Rocha Department map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Rocha Department mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Rocha Department 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 Rocha Department in Uruguay?

See the States Near To Rocha Department 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 Rocha Department 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.