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Río Negro Department, Uruguay – Uruguay Flag

Current Date And Time In RĂ­o Negro Department, Uruguay

Friday, 19 June 2026
19:17:23 UYT
Capital: Fray Bentos
Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (UYT)
Area: 9,532.87 km²
State Code: RN

States Near To RĂ­o Negro Department


Find states and regions closest to RĂ­o Negro 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

📍 RĂ­o Negro 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 RĂ­o Negro Department from our regional database:

Capital CityFray Bentos
Total Population
Land Area9,533 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude-32.7676° N
Center Longitude-57.4295° E
Average Elevation57 m (188 ft)
UTC Time Zone-03:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of PaysandĂș Department PaysandĂș Department49 mi78 km42 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Soriano Soriano55 mi88 km47 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Flores Department Flores Department64 mi102 km55 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Durazno Department Durazno Department83 mi134 km72 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Colonia Colonia95 mi153 km83 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Entre Rios Entre Rios99 mi159 km86 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Salto Department Salto Department102 mi165 km89 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of TacuarembĂł Department TacuarembĂł Department107 mi172 km93 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of San José Department San José Department114 mi183 km99 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Florida Florida114 mi184 km99 nm
Southeast (SE)

Countries Near To RĂ­o Negro Department


Explore countries nearest to RĂ­o Negro Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from RĂ­o Negro 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 RĂ­o Negro 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)
RĂ­o Negro Department (You)Uruguay9,533
PaysandĂș DepartmentUruguay13,969
SorianoUruguay84,8798,9955.34
Flores DepartmentUruguay5,145
Durazno DepartmentUruguay12,231
ColoniaUruguay6,108
Entre RiosArgentina1,426,42678,78110.02
Salto DepartmentUruguay123,79314,0124.31
TacuarembĂł DepartmentUruguay91,06215,9732.24
San José DepartmentUruguay103,8485,01510.89
FloridaUruguay10,410

🏆 Uruguay State Rankings

How does RĂ­o Negro 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 RĂ­o Negro 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 – RĂ­o Negro Department, Uruguay

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from RĂ­o Negro 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 RĂ­o Negro Department

This page also lists countries nearest to RĂ­o Negro 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 RĂ­o Negro 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 RĂ­o Negro Department.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from RĂ­o Negro 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of RĂ­o Negro Department

How is the distance from RĂ­o Negro 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 Río Negro Department map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from RĂ­o Negro Department mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from RĂ­o Negro 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 RĂ­o Negro Department in Uruguay?

See the States Near To RĂ­o Negro 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 RĂ­o Negro 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.

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