Current Date And Time In Santa Ana, El Salvador
Friday, 14 August 2026
18:48:37 CST
State: Santa Ana Department
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 176,661
Find cities, states and countries closest to Santa Ana in Santa Ana 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 Ana.
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 Ana from our regional database:
| State / Region | Santa Ana Department |
| Total Population | 176,661 |
| Land Area | 400.10 km² |
| Population Density | 441.54 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 13.9883° N |
| Center Longitude | -89.5569° E |
| Elevation | 645 m (2,116 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Santa Ana Department | #1 of 7 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Acajutla | 33 | 53 | 28 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
|
| Aguilares | 25 | 40 | 21 | East (E) | ↑ |
|
| Ahuachapán | 20 | 32 | 17 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
|
| Antiguo Cuscatlán | 30 | 49 | 26 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
|
| Apopa | 28 | 45 | 25 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
|
| Armenia | 17 | 28 | 15 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Asunción Mita | 26 | 42 | 23 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
|
| Atescatempa | 18 | 29 | 16 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
|
| Atiquizaya | 13 | 21 | 11 | West (W) | ↑ |
|
| Ayutuxtepeque | 30 | 48 | 26 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
|
| Candelaria de La Frontera | 11 | 17 | 9 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
|
| Chalchuapa | 8 | 13 | 7 | West (W) | ↑ |
|
| Ciudad Arce | 13 | 20 | 11 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
|
| Coatepeque | 5 | 9 | 5 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
|
| Comapa | 25 | 41 | 22 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Santa Ana Department (home state of Santa Ana), 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
|
| Ahuachapan | 36 | 57 | 31 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
|
| Alta Verapaz | 109 | 175 | 94 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
|
| Baja Verapaz | 89 | 143 | 77 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
|
| Cabanas | 55 | 88 | 47 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
|
| Chalatenango Department | 23 | 37 | 20 | East (E) | ↑ |
|
| Chimaltenango | 95 | 152 | 82 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
|
| Chiquimula | 45 | 72 | 39 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Comayagua Department | 130 | 209 | 113 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
|
| Copán Department | 70 | 112 | 60 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
|
| Cortés Department | 133 | 214 | 115 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to El Salvador, with aerial distance and compass direction from Santa Ana's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ↑ |
|
| Guatemala | 164 | 264 | 142 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
|
| 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 Ana. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana (You) | Santa Ana Department | 176,661 | — | — |
| Coatepeque | Santa Ana Department | 5,773 | 8.7 | SE |
| El Congo | Santa Ana Department | 8,905 | 11.0 | SE |
| Chalchuapa | Santa Ana Department | 32,282 | 13.4 | W |
| Texistepeque | Santa Ana Department | 2,401 | 17.3 | NNE |
| Candelaria de La Frontera | Santa Ana Department | 6,301 | 17.5 | NW |
| Ciudad Arce | La Libertad Department | 10,095 | 20.3 | SE |
| Atiquizaya | Ahuachapan | 9,476 | 21.1 | W |
| Turín | Ahuachapan | 11,829 | 22.7 | W |
| San Pablo Tacachico | La Libertad Department | 3,033 | 23.4 | E |
| Jerez | Jutiapa | 4,421 | 23.9 | WNW |
How does Santa Ana rank within Santa Ana 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 Ana appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Santa Ana ⭐ | 176,661 |
| Chalchuapa | 32,282 |
| Metapán | 19,143 |
| El Congo | 8,905 |
| Candelaria de La Frontera | 6,301 |
| Coatepeque | 5,773 |
| Texistepeque | 2,401 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Metapán | 668.40 |
| Santa Ana ⭐ | 400.10 |
| Texistepeque | 179.00 |
| Chalchuapa | 165.80 |
| Coatepeque | 126.80 |
| El Congo | 91.43 |
| Candelaria de La Frontera | 91.13 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Santa Ana ⭐ | 441.54 |
| Chalchuapa | 194.70 |
| El Congo | 97.40 |
| Candelaria de La Frontera | 69.14 |
| Coatepeque | 45.53 |
| Metapán | 28.64 |
| Texistepeque | 13.41 |
Ilopango International Airport IATA: ILS 57 km (35 mi) from Santa Ana |
Santa Ana sits inside Santa Ana Department, El Salvador and ranks #1 of 7 cities in Santa Ana 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 Ana and the countries closest to Santa Ana 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 Ana, 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 Ana at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Santa Ana Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Santa Ana — 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 Ana 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 Santa Ana 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 Ana 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 Ana 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 Ana 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Santa Ana ranks #1 of 7 cities in Santa Ana 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 Ana is Ilopango International Airport (ILS), about 57 km (35 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.