
Explore the interactive satellite map of San Lucas, a city in Madriz 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 San Lucas — 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 San Lucas.
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) | 13.4138° N | 86.6111° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 13.4138 | -86.6111 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 24' 50" N | 86° 36' 40" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 24.828' N | 86° 36.666' W |
| City | San Lucas |
| State | Madriz Department (Madriz) |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 910 |
| Elevation | 789 m / 2,589 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 13.4138, -86.6111 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Lucas 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 Madriz Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Sabanas | Madriz Department | S | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Somoto | Madriz Department | N | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| San José de Cusmapa | Madriz Department | S | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Yalagüina | Madriz Department | NE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Totogalpa | Madriz Department | NE | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Palacagüina | Madriz Department | E | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 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 Madriz Department, the home state of San Lucas, along with each city's aerial distance from Somoto, Madriz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somoto | 13.4841° N | -86.5823° W | 683 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Juan de Río Coco | 13.5448° N | -86.165° W | 822 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Palacagüina | 13.4557° N | -86.4062° W | 545 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Totogalpa | 13.5628° N | -86.4925° W | 690 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yalagüina | 13.4838° N | -86.4931° W | 640 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Telpaneca | 13.5315° N | -86.2871° W | 499 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San José de Cusmapa | 13.2884° N | -86.6554° W | 1,288 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Las Sabanas | 13.343° N | -86.6218° W | 1,252 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
Toncontín Airport IATA: TGU 97 km (60 mi) from San Lucas |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Telpaneca |
| 🗺 Map of San Juan de Río Coco |
The exact GPS location of San Lucas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Madriz 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 Madriz 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 San Lucas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of San Lucas 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
San Lucas sits within Madriz 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 San Lucas 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 Madriz Department. › Browse every city in Madriz Department
Coordinates for San Lucas 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 San Lucas are latitude 13.4138° and longitude -86.6111°. In directional format: 13.4138° N, 86.6111° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Lucas in Madriz Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
San Lucas is a city in Madriz 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, San Lucas sits at: Latitude 13° 24' 50" N and Longitude 86° 36' 40" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
San Lucas has a population of approximately 910 people. This is roughly 0.514% of Madriz Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Madriz Department.
The interactive satellite map of San Lucas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 13.4138, -86.6111 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Lucas in Madriz Department. For broader context, explore the Madriz Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to San Lucas is Toncontín Airport (TGU), roughly 97 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
San Lucas is approximately 8 km (5 mi) from Somoto, the capital of Madriz Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Madriz Department.
San Lucas sits at an elevation of approximately 789 meters (2,589 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Madriz Department.
The closest cities to San Lucas include Las Sabanas, Somoto, San José de Cusmapa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in San Lucas, sunrise is at 05:32 AM and sunset is at 06:10 PM, giving a day length of 12h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Lucas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San Lucas is approximately 1,493 km (928 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,379 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San Lucas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Manna, Indonesia, roughly 1,442 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.
San Lucas is approximately 148 km (92 mi) S of Managua, the national capital of Nicaragua, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.