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Ahuachapán, Ahuachapan, El Salvador – El Salvador Flag

Current Date And Time In Ahuachapán, El Salvador

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:32:55 CST
State: Ahuachapan
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 34,102

📍 Cities Near To Ahuachapán


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ahuachapán in Ahuachapan, El Salvador with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Ahuachapán.

📍 Ahuachapán Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Ahuachapán from our regional database:

State / RegionAhuachapan
Total Population34,102
Land Area244.80 km²
Population Density139.31 / km²
Center Latitude13.924° N
Center Longitude-89.8434° E
Elevation770 m (2,526 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
Population Rank in Ahuachapan#1 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Acajutla Acajutla23 37 20
South (S)
National Flag Of Armenia Armenia26 42 23
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Atescatempa Atescatempa19 30 16
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Atiquizaya Atiquizaya7 11 6
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Candelaria de La Frontera Candelaria de La Frontera19 30 16
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Chalchuapa Chalchuapa12 19 10
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Ciudad Arce Ciudad Arce27 44 24
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Coatepeque Coatepeque23 37 20
East (E)
National Flag Of Comapa Comapa14 22 12
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Concepción de Ataco Concepción de Ataco4 6 3
South (S)
National Flag Of Conguaco Conguaco15 24 13
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of El Adelanto El Adelanto17 28 15
North (N)
National Flag Of El Congo El Congo23 38 20
East (E)
National Flag Of Guaymango Guaymango12 19 10
South (S)
National Flag Of Izalco Izalco17 27 15
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To Ahuachapán


States and regions closest to Ahuachapan (home state of Ahuachapán), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alta Verapaz Alta Verapaz123 199 107
North (N)
National Flag Of Baja Verapaz Baja Verapaz95 153 82
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cabanas Cabanas79 127 69
East (E)
National Flag Of Chalatenango Department Chalatenango Department57 91 49
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Chimaltenango Chimaltenango84 134 73
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chiquimula Chiquimula72 115 62
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Copán Department Copán Department105 169 91
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cortés Department Cortés Department168 271 146
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cuscatlan Cuscatlan58 94 51
East (E)
National Flag Of El Progreso El Progreso78 125 68
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Ahuachapán


Countries bordering or closest to El Salvador, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ahuachapán's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bahamas Bahamas1,078 1,735 936
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Belize Belize236 380 205
North (N)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands633 1,019 550
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Colombia Colombia1,181 1,901 1,026
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Costa Rica Costa Rica446 718 387
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cuba Cuba905 1,457 786
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Guatemala Guatemala164 264 142
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Honduras Honduras202 326 176
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Jamaica Jamaica826 1,329 717
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mexico Mexico1,121 1,805 974
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Ahuachapán. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Ahuachapan, El Salvador.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ahuachapán (You)Ahuachapan34,102
Concepción de AtacoAhuachapan7,7976.0S
TurínAhuachapan11,8299.6ENE
TacubaAhuachapan5,0559.7WSW
AtiquizayaAhuachapan9,47611.4ENE
JuayúaSonsonate Department9,93614.0SE
JujutlaAhuachapan2,02215.3S
ChalchuapaSanta Ana Department32,28218.9ENE
GuaymangoAhuachapan1,51719.3S
NahuizalcoSonsonate Department7,35820.0SE
San Francisco MenéndezAhuachapan1,26420.7WSW

🏆 Ahuachapan City Rankings

How does Ahuachapán rank within Ahuachapan? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Ahuachapán appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

✈️ Nearest Airport
Ilopango International Airport
IATA: ILS
82 km (51 mi) from Ahuachapán
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Ahuachapan Cities
Ahuachapán ranks #1 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Ahuachapán? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Ahuachapán Sits on the Map

Ahuachapán sits inside Ahuachapan, El Salvador and ranks #1 of 8 cities in Ahuachapan by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Ahuachapán to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Ahuachapán outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Ahuachapán and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ahuachapán against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Ahuachapan city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ahuachapán: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ahuachapán and the countries closest to Ahuachapán by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near El Salvador. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Ahuachapán, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Ahuachapán at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ahuachapán

If you're stringing together stops in Ahuachapan, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ahuachapán — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ahuachapán MapView the Ahuachapán map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ahuachapán Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Ahuachapan OverviewExplore the Ahuachapan state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ El Salvador Country DataGet complete El Salvador data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Ahuachapán

Which cities are closest to Ahuachapán?

See the Cities Near To Ahuachapán table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Ahuachapan by population and density.

How is the distance from Ahuachapán to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ahuachapán and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Ahuachapán map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Ahuachapán will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Ahuachapán to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Ahuachapán?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ahuachapán. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Ahuachapan city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Ahuachapán compare in size to the cities near it?

Ahuachapán ranks #1 of 8 cities in Ahuachapan by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Ahuachapán?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ahuachapán is Ilopango International Airport (ILS), about 82 km (51 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.