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Barinas, Venezuela – Venezuela Flag

Current Date And Time In Barinas, Venezuela

Monday, 27 July 2026
15:45:14 VET
Capital: Barinas
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Area: 35,200.00 km²
State Code: E

States Near To Barinas


Find states and regions closest to Barinas in Venezuela 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 Venezuela 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 Venezuela

📍 Barinas 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 Barinas from our regional database:

Capital CityBarinas
Total Population
Land Area35,200 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude8.6206° N
Center Longitude-70.2311° E
Average Elevation193 m (634 ft)
UTC Time Zone-04:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Trujillo Trujillo59 mi96 km52 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Mérida Mérida65 mi105 km56 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Portuguesa Portuguesa84 mi135 km73 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Lara Lara109 mi175 km95 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Táchira Táchira139 mi224 km121 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Cojedes Cojedes140 mi225 km121 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Arauca Department Arauca Department153 mi246 km133 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Yaracuy Yaracuy153 mi247 km133 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Apure Apure165 mi266 km144 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Zulia Zulia174 mi280 km151 nm
Northwest (NW)

Countries Near To Barinas


Explore countries nearest to Barinas by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Barinas 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 Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba413 mi665 km359 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Curacao Curacao429 mi691 km373 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Trinidad And Tobago Trinidad And Tobago470 mi757 km409 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Aruba Aruba480 mi773 km417 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Grenada Grenada516 mi831 km448 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Barinas. 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)
Barinas (You)Venezuela35,200
TrujilloVenezuela711,4007,40048.46
MéridaVenezuela11,300
PortuguesaVenezuela15,200
LaraVenezuela19,800
TáchiraVenezuela1,177,30011,10063.28
CojedesVenezuela1,480
Arauca DepartmentColombia23,818
YaracuyVenezuela597,7007,10053.80
ApureVenezuela76,500
ZuliaVenezuela50,230

🏆 Venezuela State Rankings

How does Barinas rank within Venezuela? 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 Barinas appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Táchira1,177,300
Trujillo711,400
Yaracuy597,700

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Bolívar240,528
Amazonas177,617
Apure76,500
Guárico64,986
Zulia50,230
Anzoátegui43,300
Delta Amacuro40,200
Barinas ⭐35,200
Monagas28,900
Falcón24,800

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Táchira63.28
Yaracuy53.80
Trujillo48.46
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 – Barinas, Venezuela

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Barinas 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 Venezuela — see Venezuela state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Barinas

This page also lists countries nearest to Barinas by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Venezuela 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 Barinas 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 Barinas.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Barinas

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

What does the compass direction from Barinas mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Barinas 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 Barinas in Venezuela?

See the States Near To Barinas 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 Barinas below the states table, or compare all Venezuela states by area, population and density.

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

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