Current Date And Time In Cárdenas, Nicaragua
Thursday, 13 August 2026
05:40:06 CST
State: Rivas Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 1,204
District: Municipio de Cárdenas
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cárdenas, a city in Rivas 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 Cárdenas — 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 Cárdenas.
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) | 11.1964° N | 85.5089° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.1964 | -85.5089 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 11' 47" N | 85° 30' 32" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 11.7834' N | 85° 30.534' W |
| City | Cárdenas |
| State | Rivas Department (Rivas) |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Municipio de Cárdenas |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 1,204 |
| Elevation | 35 m / 115 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 11.1964, -85.5089 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cárdenas 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 Rivas Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan del Sur | Rivas Department | W | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Altagracia | Rivas Department | N | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| San Jorge | Rivas Department | NW | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Moyogalpa | Rivas Department | NW | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Rivas | Rivas Department | NW | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Buenos Aires | Rivas 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 Rivas Department, the home state of Cárdenas, along with each city's aerial distance from Rivas, Rivas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivas | 11.4398° N | -85.8275° W | 69 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Juan del Sur | 11.2529° N | -85.8705° W | 9 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Jorge | 11.4558° N | -85.8031° W | 54 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Belén | 11.503° N | -85.8894° W | 84 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Potosí | 11.4942° N | -85.8568° W | 63 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Moyogalpa | 11.5401° N | -85.698° W | 20 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Altagracia | 11.5662° N | -85.5784° W | 66 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tola | 11.4393° N | -85.9389° W | 44 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Buenos Aires | 11.4692° N | -85.8166° W | 60 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport IATA: LIR 67 km (42 mi) from Cárdenas |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Potosí |
| 🗺 Map of Belén |
| 🗺 Map of Tola |
The exact GPS location of Cárdenas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Rivas 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 Rivas 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 Cárdenas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cárdenas 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
Cárdenas sits within Rivas 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 Cárdenas 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 Rivas Department. › Browse every city in Rivas Department
Coordinates for Cárdenas 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 Cárdenas are latitude 11.1964° and longitude -85.5089°. In directional format: 11.1964° N, 85.5089° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cárdenas in Rivas Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cárdenas is a city in Rivas Department, Nicaragua, on the continent of North America. It falls within Municipio de Cárdenas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cárdenas sits at: Latitude 11° 11' 47" N and Longitude 85° 30' 32" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Cárdenas has a population of approximately 1,204 people. This is roughly 0.656% of Rivas Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Rivas Department.
The interactive satellite map of Cárdenas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.1964, -85.5089 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cárdenas in Rivas Department. For broader context, explore the Rivas Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cárdenas is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), roughly 67 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cárdenas is approximately 44 km (27 mi) from Rivas, the capital of Rivas Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Rivas Department.
Cárdenas sits at an elevation of approximately 35 meters (115 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rivas Department.
The closest cities to Cárdenas include San Juan del Sur, Altagracia, San Jorge. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cárdenas, sunrise is at 05:30 AM and sunset is at 06:03 PM, giving a day length of 12h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cárdenas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cárdenas is approximately 1,246 km (774 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,338 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cárdenas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,164 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.
Cárdenas is approximately 132 km (82 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.
