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Juigalpa, Chontales Department, Nicaragua – Nicaragua Flag

Current Date And Time In Juigalpa, Nicaragua

Saturday, 25 July 2026
11:51:14 CST
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 50,000
District: Municipio de Juigalpa

🗺 Map of Juigalpa, Chontales Department, Nicaragua – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Juigalpa, a city in Chontales 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 Juigalpa — 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 Juigalpa.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Juigalpa, Chontales Department

📍 LATITUDE
12.106°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
85.365°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)12.1059° N85.3655° W
Signed Decimal Degrees12.1059-85.3655
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)12° 6' 21" N85° 21' 56" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)12° 6.3546' N85° 21.9294' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Juigalpa Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:25 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:10 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 44m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:48 AM
Calculated for today (25 Jul 2026) from Juigalpa’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Juigalpa’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,348 km
(837 mi) • Juigalpa is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
9,292 km
(5,774 mi) • Juigalpa is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
12.106° S, 94.635° E
The point exactly opposite Juigalpa through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Juigalpa, you'd surface nearest to Manna, Indonesia, about 1,244 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Juigalpa

📍 Location Details

CityJuigalpa
StateChontales Department (Chontales)
CountryNicaragua
ContinentNorth America
DistrictMunicipio de Juigalpa
Time Zone-06:00

📈 Area & Population

Population50,000
Elevation105 m / 345 ft
GPS (DD)12.1059, -85.3655

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Juigalpa

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Chontales Department
Parent Country: Nicaragua

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 50,000
🏆 State Rank: #1 of 9 most populous in Chontales Department
🏠 Share of Chontales Department Population: 26.061%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Juigalpa 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 Chontales Department.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
Los CopelesChontales DepartmentNE13 km8 mi~13m🗺 View
San Francisco de CuapaChontales DepartmentN18 km11 mi~18m🗺 View
La LibertadChontales DepartmentNE25 km15 mi~25m🗺 View
ComalapaChontales DepartmentNW25 km16 mi~25m🗺 View
AcoyapaChontales DepartmentSE26 km16 mi~26m🗺 View
San Pedro de LóvagoChontales DepartmentE27 km17 mi~27m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Juigalpa to Capitals

NATIONAL CAPITAL • Managua
96 km (60 mi)
W of Juigalpa • ~1h 36m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Chontales Department

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Chontales Department, the home state of Juigalpa, along with each city's aerial distance from Juigalpa, Chontales Department's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Santo Tomás12.0694° N-85.0906° W412 m30 km🗺 View Map
Acoyapa11.9703° N-85.1711° W101 m26 km🗺 View Map
Villa Sandino12.0483° N-84.9936° W306 m41 km🗺 View Map
Santo Domingo12.2644° N-85.0824° W509 m35 km🗺 View Map
Los Copeles12.2087° N-85.3124° W291 m13 km🗺 View Map
La Libertad12.2164° N-85.166° W483 m25 km🗺 View Map
San Francisco de Cuapa12.2688° N-85.3821° W320 m18 km🗺 View Map
Comalapa12.2835° N-85.5108° W273 m25 km🗺 View Map
El Coral11.9178° N-84.6483° W141 m81 km🗺 View Map
San Pedro de Lóvago12.1294° N-85.1152° W347 m27 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA: MGA
87 km (54 mi) from Juigalpa
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🌍 Juigalpa Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Juigalpa Matter

The exact GPS location of Juigalpa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Chontales 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 Chontales Department state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Juigalpa Mapping

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 Juigalpa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Juigalpa

The satellite view of Juigalpa 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

🌎 Regional Position of Juigalpa in Chontales Department

Juigalpa sits within Chontales 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Juigalpa Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Juigalpa 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 Chontales Department. › Browse every city in Chontales Department

💻 Using Juigalpa Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Juigalpa 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

📊 How to Use Juigalpa Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Juigalpa directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Juigalpa. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Chontales Department CitiesAccess the full city directory for Chontales Department ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Juigalpa Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Juigalpa?

The GPS coordinates of Juigalpa are latitude 12.1059° and longitude -85.3655°. In directional format: 12.1059° N, 85.3655° W. These coordinates mark the center of Juigalpa in Chontales Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Juigalpa located?

Juigalpa is a city in Chontales Department, Nicaragua, on the continent of North America. It falls within Municipio de Juigalpa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Juigalpa?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Juigalpa sits at: Latitude 12° 6' 21" N and Longitude 85° 21' 56" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Juigalpa?

Juigalpa has a population of approximately 50,000 people. This is roughly 26.061% of Chontales Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Chontales Department.

🗺 How can I view Juigalpa on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Juigalpa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.1059, -85.3655 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Juigalpa in Chontales Department. For broader context, explore the Chontales Department state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Juigalpa?

The nearest airport to Juigalpa is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), roughly 87 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Juigalpa?

Juigalpa sits at an elevation of approximately 105 meters (345 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Chontales Department.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Juigalpa?

The closest cities to Juigalpa include Los Copeles, San Francisco de Cuapa, La Libertad. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Juigalpa today?

Today in Juigalpa, sunrise is at 05:25 AM and sunset is at 06:10 PM, giving a day length of 12h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Juigalpa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Juigalpa from the Equator?

Juigalpa is approximately 1,348 km (837 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,292 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Juigalpa?

The antipodal point of Juigalpa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Manna, Indonesia, roughly 1,244 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.

🚗 How far is Juigalpa from Managua, the capital of Nicaragua?

Juigalpa is approximately 96 km (60 mi) W of Managua, the national capital of Nicaragua, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.