Current Date And Time In Somoto, Nicaragua
Thursday, 13 August 2026
16:19:55 CST
State: Madriz Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 20,316
Explore the interactive satellite map of Somoto, 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 Somoto — 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 Somoto.
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) | 13.4841° N | 86.5823° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 13.4841 | -86.5823 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 29' 3" N | 86° 34' 56" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 29.046' N | 86° 34.9374' W |
| City | Somoto |
| State | Madriz Department (Madriz) |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 20,316 |
| Elevation | 683 m / 2,241 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 13.4841, -86.5823 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Somoto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Lucas | Madriz Department | S | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Yalagüina | Madriz Department | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Totogalpa | Madriz Department | NE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Las Sabanas | Madriz Department | S | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Palacagüina | Madriz Department | E | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| San José de Cusmapa | Madriz Department | S | 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 Somoto, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| San Lucas | 13.4138° N | -86.6111° W | 789 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
Toncontín Airport IATA: TGU 94 km (58 mi) from Somoto |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Telpaneca |
| 🗺 Map of San Juan de Río Coco |
The exact GPS location of Somoto 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 Somoto are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Somoto 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
Somoto 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 Somoto 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 Somoto 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 Somoto are latitude 13.4841° and longitude -86.5823°. In directional format: 13.4841° N, 86.5823° W. These coordinates mark the center of Somoto in Madriz Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Somoto 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, Somoto sits at: Latitude 13° 29' 3" N and Longitude 86° 34' 56" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Somoto has a population of approximately 20,316 people. This is roughly 11.483% 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 Somoto is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 13.4841, -86.5823 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Somoto in Madriz Department. For broader context, explore the Madriz Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Somoto is Toncontín Airport (TGU), roughly 94 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Somoto sits at an elevation of approximately 683 meters (2,241 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 Somoto include San Lucas, Yalagüina, Totogalpa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Somoto, sunrise is at 05:32 AM and sunset is at 06:09 PM, giving a day length of 12h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Somoto's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Somoto is approximately 1,501 km (933 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,373 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Somoto — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Manna, Indonesia, roughly 1,445 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.
Somoto is approximately 155 km (96 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.
