Current Date And Time In San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Friday, 14 August 2026
10:04:56 CST
State: Rivas Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 7,790
District: Municipio de San Juan del Sur
Explore the interactive satellite map of San Juan del Sur, 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 San Juan del Sur — 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 Juan del Sur.
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) | 11.2529° N | 85.8705° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.2529 | -85.8705 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 15' 11" N | 85° 52' 14" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 15.1752' N | 85° 52.2294' W |
| City | San Juan del Sur |
| State | Rivas Department (Rivas) |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Municipio de San Juan del Sur |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 7,790 |
| Elevation | 9 m / 30 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 11.2529, -85.8705 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Juan del Sur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivas | Rivas Department | N | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Tola | Rivas Department | N | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| San Jorge | Rivas Department | N | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Buenos Aires | Rivas Department | N | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Potosí | Rivas Department | N | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Belén | Rivas Department | N | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 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 San Juan del Sur, 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 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 |
| Cárdenas | 11.1964° N | -85.5089° W | 35 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport IATA: LIR 82 km (51 mi) from San Juan del Sur |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Moyogalpa |
| 🗺 Map of Cárdenas |
| 🗺 Map of Altagracia |
The exact GPS location of San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of San Juan del Sur 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
San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur are latitude 11.2529° and longitude -85.8705°. In directional format: 11.2529° N, 85.8705° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Juan del Sur in Rivas Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
San Juan del Sur is a city in Rivas Department, Nicaragua, on the continent of North America. It falls within Municipio de San Juan del Sur. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Juan del Sur sits at: Latitude 11° 15' 11" N and Longitude 85° 52' 14" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
San Juan del Sur has a population of approximately 7,790 people. This is roughly 4.243% 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 San Juan del Sur is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.2529, -85.8705 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Juan del Sur in Rivas Department. For broader context, explore the Rivas Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to San Juan del Sur is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), roughly 82 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
San Juan del Sur is approximately 21 km (13 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.
San Juan del Sur sits at an elevation of approximately 9 meters (30 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 San Juan del Sur include Rivas, Tola, 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 San Juan del Sur, sunrise is at 05:31 AM and sunset is at 06:04 PM, giving a day length of 12h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Juan del Sur's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San Juan del Sur is approximately 1,253 km (778 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,375 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San Juan del Sur — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,190 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.
San Juan del Sur is approximately 106 km (66 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.
