Current Date And Time In Masaya, Nicaragua
Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:03:08 CST
State: Masaya Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 130,113
Explore the interactive satellite map of Masaya, a city in Masaya 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 Masaya — 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 Masaya.
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) | 11.9732° N | 86.0959° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.9732 | -86.0959 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 58' 23" N | 86° 5' 45" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 58.3896' N | 86° 5.7522' W |
| City | Masaya |
| State | Masaya Department (Masaya) |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 130,113 |
| Elevation | 242 m / 794 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 11.9732, -86.0959 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Masaya 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 Masaya Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nindirí | Masaya Department | NW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Nandasmo | Masaya Department | SW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Catarina | Masaya Department | S | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Niquinohomo | Masaya Department | S | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| San Juan de Oriente | Masaya Department | S | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Masatepe | Masaya Department | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Masaya Department, the home state of Masaya, along with each city's aerial distance from Masaya, Masaya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masatepe | 11.9145° N | -86.1446° W | 456 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Niquinohomo | 11.9052° N | -86.0945° W | 468 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nindirí | 12.0032° N | -86.1205° W | 222 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Concepción | 11.9371° N | -86.1898° W | 538 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nandasmo | 11.9241° N | -86.1207° W | 425 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tisma | 12.0819° N | -86.0174° W | 53 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Catarina | 11.912° N | -86.0738° W | 520 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Juan de Oriente | 11.9062° N | -86.0734° W | 499 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport IATA: MGA 20 km (13 mi) from Masaya |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of La Concepción |
| 🗺 Map of Tisma |
The exact GPS location of Masaya gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Masaya 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 Masaya 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 Masaya are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Masaya 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
Masaya sits within Masaya 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 Masaya 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 Masaya Department. › Browse every city in Masaya Department
Coordinates for Masaya 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 Masaya are latitude 11.9732° and longitude -86.0959°. In directional format: 11.9732° N, 86.0959° W. These coordinates mark the center of Masaya in Masaya Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Masaya is a city in Masaya 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, Masaya sits at: Latitude 11° 58' 23" N and Longitude 86° 5' 45" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Masaya has a population of approximately 130,113 people. This is roughly 32.722% of Masaya Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Masaya Department.
The interactive satellite map of Masaya is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.9732, -86.0959 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Masaya in Masaya Department. For broader context, explore the Masaya Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Masaya is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), roughly 20 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Masaya sits at an elevation of approximately 242 meters (794 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Masaya Department.
The closest cities to Masaya include Nindirí, Nandasmo, Catarina. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Masaya, sunrise is at 05:32 AM and sunset is at 06:05 PM, giving a day length of 12h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Masaya's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Masaya is approximately 1,333 km (828 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,376 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Masaya — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,271 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.
Masaya is approximately 24 km (15 mi) NW of Managua, the national capital of Nicaragua, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
