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San Carlos, Río San Juan Department, Nicaragua – Nicaragua Flag

Current Date And Time In San Carlos, Nicaragua

Friday, 14 August 2026
21:07:35 CST
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 13,451

🗺 Map of San Carlos, Río San Juan Department, Nicaragua – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of San Carlos, a city in Río San Juan 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 San Carlos — 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 San Carlos.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of San Carlos, Río San Juan Department

📍 LATITUDE
11.127°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
84.778°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)11.1271° N84.7779° W
Signed Decimal Degrees11.1271-84.7779
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)11° 7' 38" N84° 46' 41" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)11° 7.6266' N84° 46.6764' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in San Carlos Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:27 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:59 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 31m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:43 AM
Calculated for today (14 Aug 2026) from San Carlos’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 San Carlos’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,239 km
(770 mi) • San Carlos is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
9,260 km
(5,754 mi) • San Carlos is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
11.127° S, 95.222° E
The point exactly opposite San Carlos through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from San Carlos, you'd surface nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, about 1,121 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of San Carlos

📍 Location Details

CitySan Carlos
StateRío San Juan Department (Rio San Juan)
CountryNicaragua
ContinentNorth America
Time Zone-06:00

📈 Area & Population

Population13,451
Elevation29 m / 95 ft
GPS (DD)11.1271, -84.7779

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of San Carlos

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent Country: Nicaragua

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 13,451
🏆 State Rank: #1 of 6 most populous in Río San Juan Department
🏠 Share of Río San Juan Department Population: 9.805%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Carlos 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 Río San Juan Department.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
San MiguelitoRío San Juan DepartmentNW33 km21 mi~33m🗺 View
Boca de SábalosRío San Juan DepartmentE35 km22 mi~35m🗺 View
El Castillo de La ConcepciónRío San Juan DepartmentE43 km27 mi~43m🗺 View
El AlmendroRío San Juan DepartmentN62 km38 mi~1h 2m🗺 View
MorritoRío San Juan DepartmentNW64 km40 mi~1h 4m🗺 View
Grey TownRío San Juan DepartmentE116 km72 mi~1h 56m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from San Carlos to Capitals

NATIONAL CAPITAL • Managua
196 km (121 mi)
NW of San Carlos • ~3h 16m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Río San Juan Department

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Río San Juan Department, the home state of San Carlos, along with each city's aerial distance from San Carlos, Río San Juan Department's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
San Miguelito11.4026° N-84.8999° W49 m33 km🗺 View Map
El Almendro11.6786° N-84.7027° W175 m62 km🗺 View Map
Morrito11.6212° N-85.0805° W37 m64 km🗺 View Map
El Castillo de La Concepción11.0189° N-84.397° W40 m43 km🗺 View Map
Grey Town10.9468° N-83.7347° W6 m116 km🗺 View Map
Boca de Sábalos11.05° N-84.4667° W62 m35 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
La Fortuna Arenal Airport
IATA: FON
76 km (47 mi) from San Carlos
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🌍 San Carlos Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of San Carlos Matter

The exact GPS location of San Carlos gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Río San Juan 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 Río San Juan Department state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for San Carlos Mapping

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 San Carlos are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for San Carlos

The satellite view of San Carlos 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

🌎 Regional Position of San Carlos in Río San Juan Department

San Carlos sits within Río San Juan 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with San Carlos Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of San Carlos 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 Río San Juan Department. › Browse every city in Río San Juan Department

💻 Using San Carlos Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for San Carlos 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

📊 How to Use San Carlos Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of San Carlos directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to San Carlos. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Río San Juan Department CitiesAccess the full city directory for Río San Juan Department ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About San Carlos Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of San Carlos?

The GPS coordinates of San Carlos are latitude 11.1271° and longitude -84.7779°. In directional format: 11.1271° N, 84.7779° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Carlos in Río San Juan Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is San Carlos located?

San Carlos is a city in Río San Juan Department, Nicaragua, on the continent of North America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of San Carlos?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Carlos sits at: Latitude 11° 7' 38" N and Longitude 84° 46' 41" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of San Carlos?

San Carlos has a population of approximately 13,451 people. This is roughly 9.805% of Río San Juan Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Río San Juan Department.

🗺 How can I view San Carlos on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of San Carlos is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.1271, -84.7779 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Carlos in Río San Juan Department. For broader context, explore the Río San Juan Department state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to San Carlos?

The nearest airport to San Carlos is La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON), roughly 76 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

⛰️ What is the elevation of San Carlos?

San Carlos sits at an elevation of approximately 29 meters (95 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Río San Juan Department.

🗺 Which cities are closest to San Carlos?

The closest cities to San Carlos include San Miguelito, Boca de Sábalos, El Castillo de La Concepción. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in San Carlos today?

Today in San Carlos, sunrise is at 05:27 AM and sunset is at 05:59 PM, giving a day length of 12h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Carlos's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is San Carlos from the Equator?

San Carlos is approximately 1,239 km (770 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,260 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from San Carlos?

The antipodal point of San Carlos — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,121 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.

🚗 How far is San Carlos from Managua, the capital of Nicaragua?

San Carlos is approximately 196 km (121 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.