Current Date And Time In Táchira, Venezuela
Monday, 27 July 2026
16:47:43 VET
Capital: San Cristóbal
Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (VET)
Population: 1,177,300
Area: 11,100.00 km²
State Code: S
Find states and regions closest to Táchira 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
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 Táchira from our regional database:
| Capital City | San Cristóbal |
| Total Population | 1,177,300 |
| Land Area | 11,100 km² |
| Population Density | 63.28 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 7.9137° N |
| Center Longitude | -72.1416° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,979 m (6,494 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Norte de Santander Department | 52 mi | 83 km | 45 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Mérida | 80 mi | 128 km | 69 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Arauca Department | 123 mi | 197 km | 106 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Santander Department | 136 mi | 219 km | 118 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Bolívar | 139 mi | 224 km | 121 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Barinas | 139 mi | 224 km | 121 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Cesar Department | 143 mi | 230 km | 124 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Trujillo | 152 mi | 245 km | 132 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Casanare Department | 154 mi | 248 km | 134 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Zulia | 164 mi | 264 km | 143 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Táchira by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Táchira supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across South America.
Quick Links: Venezuela Info | Countries Near Venezuela | Country Geolocation
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 413 mi | 665 km | 359 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Curacao | 429 mi | 691 km | 373 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Trinidad And Tobago | 470 mi | 757 km | 409 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Aruba | 480 mi | 773 km | 417 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Grenada | 516 mi | 831 km | 448 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Táchira. 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) |
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| Táchira (You) | Venezuela | 1,177,300 | 11,100 | 63.28 |
| Norte de Santander Department | Colombia | — | 21,658 | — |
| Mérida | Venezuela | — | 11,300 | — |
| Arauca Department | Colombia | — | 23,818 | — |
| Santander Department | Colombia | — | 30,537 | — |
| Bolívar | Colombia | 2,070,110 | 25,978 | 18.09 |
| Barinas | Venezuela | — | 35,200 | — |
| Cesar Department | Colombia | 1,200,574 | 22,905 | 24.32 |
| Trujillo | Venezuela | 711,400 | 7,400 | 48.46 |
| Casanare Department | Colombia | 420,504 | 44,995 | 5.20 |
| Zulia | Venezuela | — | 50,230 | — |
How does Táchira 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 Táchira appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Bolívar | 240,528 |
| Amazonas | 177,617 |
| Apure | 76,500 |
| Guárico | 64,986 |
| Zulia | 50,230 |
| Anzoátegui | 43,300 |
| Delta Amacuro | 40,200 |
| Barinas | 35,200 |
| Monagas | 28,900 |
| Falcón | 24,800 |
Táchira is a state or region within Venezuela in South America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Táchira 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 Táchira 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Táchira 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 Táchira.
Knowing the distance from Táchira 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.
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 Táchira map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Táchira 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.
See the States Near To Táchira 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 Táchira below the states table, or compare all Venezuela 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 Venezuela state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.