Current Date And Time In Managua, Nicaragua
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:42:56 CST
State: Managua Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 973,087
Explore the interactive satellite map of Managua, a city in Managua 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 Managua — 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 Managua.
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) | 12.1328° N | 86.2504° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.1328 | -86.2504 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 7' 58" N | 86° 15' 1" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 7.9692' N | 86° 15.024' W |
| City | Managua |
| State | Managua Department (Managua) |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 973,087 |
| Elevation | 108 m / 354 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.1328, -86.2504 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Managua 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 Managua Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Sandino | Managua Department | W | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Ticuantepe | Managua Department | S | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| El Crucero | Managua Department | S | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Tipitapa | Managua Department | NE | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Mateare | Managua Department | NW | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Villa El Carmen | Managua Department | SW | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 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 Managua Department, the home state of Managua, along with each city's aerial distance from Managua, Managua 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mateare | 12.2351° N | -86.4281° W | 60 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Sandino | 12.1589° N | -86.3442° W | 105 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tipitapa | 12.1973° N | -86.0971° W | 54 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Rafael del Sur | 11.8485° N | -86.4384° W | 126 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Crucero | 11.9901° N | -86.3095° W | 930 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ticuantepe | 12.0226° N | -86.2049° W | 302 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Villa El Carmen | 11.9801° N | -86.5057° W | 107 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Masachapa | 11.7869° N | -86.5142° W | 12 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Valle San Francisco | 12.5248° N | -86.2887° W | 64 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Francisco Libre | 12.505° N | -86.2994° W | 50 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport IATA: MGA 9 km (6 mi) from Managua |
The exact GPS location of Managua gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Managua 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 Managua 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 Managua are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Managua 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
Managua sits within Managua 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 Managua 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 Managua Department. › Browse every city in Managua Department
Coordinates for Managua 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 Managua are latitude 12.1328° and longitude -86.2504°. In directional format: 12.1328° N, 86.2504° W. These coordinates mark the center of Managua in Managua Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Managua is a city in Managua 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, Managua sits at: Latitude 12° 7' 58" N and Longitude 86° 15' 1" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Managua has a population of approximately 973,087 people. This is roughly 62.386% of Managua Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Managua Department.
The interactive satellite map of Managua is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.1328, -86.2504 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Managua in Managua Department. For broader context, explore the Managua Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Managua is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), roughly 9 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Managua sits at an elevation of approximately 108 meters (354 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Managua Department.
The closest cities to Managua include Ciudad Sandino, Ticuantepe, El Crucero. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Managua, sunrise is at 05:32 AM and sunset is at 06:07 PM, giving a day length of 12h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Managua's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Managua is approximately 1,351 km (839 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,387 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Managua — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bengkulu, Indonesia, roughly 1,318 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.
