Current Date And Time In Santa Tecla, El Salvador
Friday, 14 August 2026
20:13:19 CST
State: La Libertad Department
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 124,694
Find cities, states and countries closest to Santa Tecla in La Libertad Department, 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 Santa Tecla.
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 Santa Tecla from our regional database:
| State / Region | La Libertad Department |
| Total Population | 124,694 |
| Land Area | 112.20 km² |
| Population Density | 1,111.35 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 13.6774° N |
| Center Longitude | -89.2834° E |
| Elevation | 965 m (3,166 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in La Libertad Department | #1 of 9 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aguilares | 20 | 33 | 18 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Antiguo Cuscatlán | 2 | 4 | 2 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Apopa | 11 | 18 | 10 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Armenia | 15 | 24 | 13 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Ayutuxtepeque | 7 | 11 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chalatenango | 34 | 55 | 30 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chalchuapa | 34 | 55 | 30 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ciudad Arce | 16 | 25 | 14 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Coatepeque | 23 | 37 | 20 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cojutepeque | 24 | 38 | 21 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Cuscatancingo | 8 | 12 | 7 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Delgado | 8 | 13 | 7 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| El Congo | 21 | 34 | 19 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| El Paisnal | 21 | 34 | 18 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| El Rosario | 21 | 34 | 18 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to La Libertad Department (home state of Santa Tecla), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Ahuachapan | 39 | 63 | 34 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Alta Verapaz | 142 | 229 | 124 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Baja Verapaz | 121 | 194 | 105 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cabanas | 43 | 69 | 37 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Chalatenango Department | 37 | 60 | 33 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Chimaltenango | 119 | 192 | 103 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chiquimula | 78 | 125 | 67 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Comayagua Department | 131 | 211 | 114 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Copán Department | 93 | 149 | 81 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Cortés Department | 151 | 243 | 131 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to El Salvador, with aerial distance and compass direction from Santa Tecla's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bahamas | 1,078 | 1,735 | 936 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Belize | 236 | 380 | 205 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 633 | 1,019 | 550 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Colombia | 1,181 | 1,901 | 1,026 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Costa Rica | 446 | 718 | 387 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 905 | 1,457 | 786 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Guatemala | 164 | 264 | 142 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Honduras | 202 | 326 | 176 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Jamaica | 826 | 1,329 | 717 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Mexico | 1,121 | 1,805 | 974 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Santa Tecla. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in La Libertad Department, El Salvador.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Santa Tecla (You) | La Libertad Department | 124,694 | — | — |
| Antiguo Cuscatlán | La Libertad Department | 33,767 | 3.5 | ESE |
| Nuevo Cuscatlán | La Libertad Department | 6,469 | 3.8 | SSE |
| Zaragoza | La Libertad Department | 11,749 | 9.8 | S |
| San Salvador | San Salvador Department | 525,990 | 10.5 | E |
| Ayutuxtepeque | San Salvador Department | 25,426 | 10.9 | NE |
| San Marcos | San Salvador Department | 54,615 | 11.0 | E |
| Mejicanos | San Salvador Department | 160,317 | 11.5 | ENE |
| Cuscatancingo | San Salvador Department | 44,369 | 12.3 | ENE |
| Panchimalco | San Salvador Department | 6,764 | 13.3 | ESE |
| Delgado | San Salvador Department | 71,594 | 13.3 | ENE |
How does Santa Tecla rank within La Libertad Department? 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 Santa Tecla appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Santa Tecla ⭐ | 124,694 |
| Antiguo Cuscatlán | 33,767 |
| Quezaltepeque | 28,886 |
| La Libertad | 16,855 |
| Zaragoza | 11,749 |
| Ciudad Arce | 10,095 |
| San Juan Opico | 7,127 |
| Nuevo Cuscatlán | 6,469 |
| San Pablo Tacachico | 3,033 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| San Juan Opico | 218.90 |
| La Libertad | 162.00 |
| San Pablo Tacachico | 129.50 |
| Quezaltepeque | 125.40 |
| Santa Tecla ⭐ | 112.20 |
| Ciudad Arce | 86.76 |
| Zaragoza | 22.71 |
| Antiguo Cuscatlán | 19.41 |
| Nuevo Cuscatlán | 15.61 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Antiguo Cuscatlán | 1,739.67 |
| Santa Tecla ⭐ | 1,111.35 |
| Zaragoza | 517.35 |
| Nuevo Cuscatlán | 414.41 |
| Quezaltepeque | 230.35 |
| Ciudad Arce | 116.36 |
| La Libertad | 104.04 |
| San Juan Opico | 32.56 |
| San Pablo Tacachico | 23.42 |
Ilopango International Airport IATA: ILS 18 km (11 mi) from Santa Tecla |
Santa Tecla sits inside La Libertad Department, El Salvador and ranks #1 of 9 cities in La Libertad Department 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Santa Tecla and the countries closest to Santa Tecla 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Santa Tecla, 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 Santa Tecla at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in La Libertad Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Santa Tecla — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Santa Tecla 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 La Libertad Department by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Santa Tecla 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 Santa Tecla map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Santa Tecla 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.
It's the bearing from Santa Tecla 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Santa Tecla. 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 La Libertad Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Santa Tecla ranks #1 of 9 cities in La Libertad Department by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Santa Tecla is Ilopango International Airport (ILS), about 18 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.