Current Date And Time In Chinandega, Nicaragua
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:02:37 CST
State: Chinandega Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 126,387
Explore the interactive satellite map of Chinandega, a city in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Chinandega — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Chinandega.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Nicaragua operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.6295° N | 87.1313° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.6295 | -87.1313 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 37' 46" N | 87° 7' 53" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 37.7706' N | 87° 7.8798' W |
| City | Chinandega |
| State | Chinandega Department (Chinandega) |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 126,387 |
| Elevation | 69 m / 226 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.6295, -87.1313 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chinandega to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Chinandega Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Viejo | Chinandega Department | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| El Realejo | Chinandega Department | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Chichigalpa | Chinandega Department | SE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Tonalá | Chinandega Department | N | 15 km | 10 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Corinto | Chinandega Department | S | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Posoltega | Chinandega Department | SE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Chinandega Department, the home state of Chinandega, along with each city's aerial distance from Chinandega, Chinandega Department's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Viejo | 12.6635° N | -87.1666° W | 49 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chichigalpa | 12.5704° N | -87.028° W | 76 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Corinto | 12.4825° N | -87.173° W | 9 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Somotillo | 13.0439° N | -86.9051° W | 50 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Morazán | 12.8508° N | -87.172° W | 1 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Posoltega | 12.5442° N | -86.9798° W | 73 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Realejo | 12.5433° N | -87.1652° W | 11 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jiquilillo | 12.7459° N | -87.4516° W | 9 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cinco Pinos | 13.2296° N | -86.8681° W | 410 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santo Tomás del Norte | 13.1861° N | -86.9227° W | 170 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport IATA: MGA 118 km (73 mi) from Chinandega |
The exact GPS location of Chinandega gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Chinandega Department. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Chinandega Department state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Chinandega are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Chinandega lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Nicaragua map
Chinandega sits within Chinandega Department, Nicaragua, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Chinandega for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Chinandega Department. › Browse every city in Chinandega Department
Coordinates for Chinandega in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Nicaragua. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Chinandega are latitude 12.6295° and longitude -87.1313°. In directional format: 12.6295° N, 87.1313° W. These coordinates mark the center of Chinandega in Chinandega Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Chinandega is a city in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua, on the continent of North America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Chinandega sits at: Latitude 12° 37' 46" N and Longitude 87° 7' 53" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Chinandega has a population of approximately 126,387 people. This is roughly 28.601% of Chinandega Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Chinandega Department.
The interactive satellite map of Chinandega is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.6295, -87.1313 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Chinandega in Chinandega Department. For broader context, explore the Chinandega Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Chinandega is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), roughly 118 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Chinandega sits at an elevation of approximately 69 meters (226 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Chinandega Department.
The closest cities to Chinandega include El Viejo, El Realejo, Chichigalpa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Chinandega, sunrise is at 05:35 AM and sunset is at 06:11 PM, giving a day length of 12h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Chinandega's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Chinandega is approximately 1,406 km (874 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,465 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Chinandega — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ketahun, Indonesia, roughly 1,424 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Chinandega is approximately 110 km (69 mi) SE of Managua, the national capital of Nicaragua, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
