Current Date And Time In Río Blanco, Nicaragua
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:20:18 CST
State: Matagalpa Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 17,018
Explore the interactive satellite map of Río Blanco, 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 Río Blanco — 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 Río Blanco.
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) | 12.9344° N | 85.2235° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 12.9344 | -85.2235 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 56' 4" N | 85° 13' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 56.061' N | 85° 13.4124' W |
| City | Río Blanco |
| State | Matagalpa Department (Matagalpa) |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 17,018 |
| Elevation | 265 m / 869 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 12.9344, -85.2235 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Río Blanco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matiguás | Matagalpa Department | SW | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Muy Muy | Matagalpa Department | SW | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Rancho Grande | Matagalpa Department | NW | 49 km | 31 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| La Dalia | Matagalpa Department | W | 60 km | 37 mi | ~1h 0m | 🗺 View |
| San Ramón | Matagalpa Department | W | 67 km | 41 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Esquipulas | Matagalpa Department | SW | 68 km | 42 mi | ~1h 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 Matagalpa Department, the home state of Río Blanco, 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 |
| Ciudad Darío | 12.7314° N | -86.124° W | 456 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Matiguás | 12.8373° N | -85.4622° W | 300 m | 51 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 135 km (84 mi) from Río Blanco |
The exact GPS location of Río Blanco 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 Río Blanco are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Río Blanco 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
Río Blanco 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 Río Blanco 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 Río Blanco 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 Río Blanco are latitude 12.9344° and longitude -85.2235°. In directional format: 12.9344° N, 85.2235° W. These coordinates mark the center of Río Blanco in Matagalpa Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Río Blanco is a city in Matagalpa 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, Río Blanco sits at: Latitude 12° 56' 4" N and Longitude 85° 13' 25" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Río Blanco has a population of approximately 17,018 people. This is roughly 2.836% 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 Río Blanco is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 12.9344, -85.2235 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Río Blanco in Matagalpa Department. For broader context, explore the Matagalpa Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Río Blanco is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), roughly 135 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Río Blanco is approximately 75 km (47 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.
Río Blanco sits at an elevation of approximately 265 meters (869 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 Río Blanco include Matiguás, Muy Muy, Rancho Grande. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Río Blanco, sunrise is at 05:27 AM and sunset is at 06:04 PM, giving a day length of 12h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Río Blanco's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Río Blanco is approximately 1,440 km (895 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,246 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Río Blanco — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Manna, Indonesia, roughly 1,297 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.
Río Blanco is approximately 143 km (89 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.
