Current Date And Time In Matiguás, Nicaragua
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:30:51 CST
State: Matagalpa Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 10,523
District: Municipio de Matiguás
Explore the interactive satellite map of Matiguás, a city in Matagalpa 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 Matiguás — 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 Matiguás.
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) | 12.8373° N | 85.4622° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.8373 | -85.4622 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 50' 14" N | 85° 27' 44" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 50.2404' N | 85° 27.7308' W |
| City | Matiguás |
| State | Matagalpa Department (Matagalpa) |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Municipio de Matiguás |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 10,523 |
| Elevation | 300 m / 984 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.8373, -85.4622 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Matiguás 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 Matagalpa Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muy Muy | Matagalpa Department | SW | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Río Blanco | Matagalpa Department | NE | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Esquipulas | Matagalpa Department | SW | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| San Ramón | Matagalpa Department | W | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| San Dionisio | Matagalpa Department | W | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| La Dalia | Matagalpa Department | NW | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 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 Matagalpa Department, the home state of Matiguás, along with each city's aerial distance from Matagalpa, Matagalpa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matagalpa | 12.928° N | -85.9191° W | 689 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Río Blanco | 12.9344° N | -85.2235° W | 265 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Darío | 12.7314° N | -86.124° W | 456 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Muy Muy | 12.7622° N | -85.6292° W | 340 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Dionisio | 12.7602° N | -85.8502° W | 383 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Ramón | 12.9234° N | -85.839° W | 639 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Terrabona | 12.7303° N | -85.9647° W | 538 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Dalia | 13.1365° N | -85.7374° W | 762 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rancho Grande | 13.237° N | -85.5582° W | 595 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Esquipulas | 12.6645° N | -85.7873° W | 522 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport IATA: MGA 109 km (68 mi) from Matiguás |
The exact GPS location of Matiguás gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Matagalpa 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 Matagalpa 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 Matiguás are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Matiguás 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
Matiguás sits within Matagalpa 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 Matiguás 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 Matagalpa Department. › Browse every city in Matagalpa Department
Coordinates for Matiguás 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 Matiguás are latitude 12.8373° and longitude -85.4622°. In directional format: 12.8373° N, 85.4622° W. These coordinates mark the center of Matiguás in Matagalpa Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Matiguás is a city in Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua, on the continent of North America. It falls within Municipio de Matiguás. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Matiguás sits at: Latitude 12° 50' 14" N and Longitude 85° 27' 44" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Matiguás has a population of approximately 10,523 people. This is roughly 1.754% of Matagalpa Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Matagalpa Department.
The interactive satellite map of Matiguás is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.8373, -85.4622 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Matiguás in Matagalpa Department. For broader context, explore the Matagalpa Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Matiguás is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), roughly 109 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Matiguás is approximately 51 km (31 mi) from Matagalpa, the capital of Matagalpa Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Matagalpa Department.
Matiguás sits at an elevation of approximately 300 meters (984 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Matagalpa Department.
The closest cities to Matiguás include Muy Muy, Río Blanco, Esquipulas. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Matiguás, sunrise is at 05:28 AM and sunset is at 06:05 PM, giving a day length of 12h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Matiguás's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Matiguás is approximately 1,429 km (888 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,276 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Matiguás — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Manna, Indonesia, roughly 1,308 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.
Matiguás is approximately 116 km (72 mi) SW of Managua, the national capital of Nicaragua, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
