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Acajutla, Sonsonate Department, El Salvador – El Salvador Flag

Current Date And Time In Acajutla, El Salvador

Friday, 14 August 2026
13:48:11 CST
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 22,763

📍 Cities Near To Acajutla


Find cities, states and countries closest to Acajutla in Sonsonate 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 Acajutla.

📍 Acajutla 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 Acajutla from our regional database:

State / RegionSonsonate Department
Total Population22,763
Land Area166.60 km²
Population Density136.63 / km²
Center Latitude13.5928° N
Center Longitude-89.8275° E
Elevation26 m (85 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
Population Rank in Sonsonate Department#2 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ahuachapán Ahuachapán23 37 20
North (N)
National Flag Of Armenia Armenia24 39 21
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Atiquizaya Atiquizaya27 43 23
North (N)
National Flag Of Chalchuapa Chalchuapa29 47 25
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ciudad Arce Ciudad Arce31 49 27
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Coatepeque Coatepeque32 51 28
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Concepción de Ataco Concepción de Ataco19 31 17
North (N)
National Flag Of El Congo El Congo31 50 27
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Guaymango Guaymango11 18 9
North (N)
National Flag Of Izalco Izalco15 24 13
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Juayúa Juayúa18 29 16
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Jujutla Jujutla14 22 12
North (N)
National Flag Of Nahuizalco Nahuizalco14 23 12
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Pasaco Pasaco37 59 32
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of San Antonio del Monte San Antonio del Monte10 17 9
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Acajutla


States and regions closest to Sonsonate Department (home state of Acajutla), 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 Ahuachapan Ahuachapan15 25 13
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Alta Verapaz Alta Verapaz133 214 115
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Baja Verapaz Baja Verapaz107 172 93
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cabanas Cabanas66 106 57
East (E)
National Flag Of Chalatenango Department Chalatenango Department49 80 43
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Chimaltenango Chimaltenango98 158 85
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chiquimula Chiquimula75 121 65
North (N)
National Flag Of Copán Department Copán Department102 164 89
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cortés Department Cortés Department164 264 143
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cuscatlan Cuscatlan46 74 40
East-northeast (ENE)

🌎 Countries Near To Acajutla


Countries bordering or closest to El Salvador, with aerial distance and compass direction from Acajutla'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 Acajutla. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Acajutla (You)Sonsonate Department22,763
San JuliánSonsonate Department4.4ENE
San Antonio del MonteSonsonate Department9,13516.8NE
GuaymangoAhuachapan1,51717.6N
SonsonateSonsonate Department59,46817.9NE
SonzacateSonsonate Department15,44619.9NE
JujutlaAhuachapan2,02221.8N
NahuizalcoSonsonate Department7,35822.8NNE
IzalcoSonsonate Department19,19723.7NE
JuayúaSonsonate Department9,93629.0NNE
Concepción de AtacoAhuachapan7,79730.9N

🏆 Sonsonate Department City Rankings

How does Acajutla rank within Sonsonate 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 Acajutla appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Sonsonate59,468
Acajutla ⭐22,763
Izalco19,197
Sonzacate15,446
Armenia14,997
Juayúa9,936
San Antonio del Monte9,135
Nahuizalco7,358

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Sonsonate232.50
Izalco175.90
Acajutla ⭐166.60
Juayúa103.10
San Julián81.64
Armenia65.64
Nahuizalco34.32
San Antonio del Monte25.11
Sonzacate8.40

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Sonzacate1,838.81
San Antonio del Monte363.80
Sonsonate255.78
Armenia228.47
Nahuizalco214.39
Acajutla ⭐136.63
Izalco109.14
Juayúa96.37
✈️ Nearest Airport
Ilopango International Airport
IATA: ILS
77 km (48 mi) from Acajutla
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 Sonsonate Department Cities
Acajutla ranks #2 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Acajutla Sits on the Map

Acajutla sits inside Sonsonate Department, El Salvador and ranks #2 of 8 cities in Sonsonate 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.

📏 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 Acajutla 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 Acajutla 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 Acajutla and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Acajutla against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Sonsonate Department city rankings

🌎 Beyond Acajutla: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Acajutla and the countries closest to Acajutla 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 Acajutla, 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 Acajutla at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Acajutla

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Acajutla MapView the Acajutla map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Acajutla Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Sonsonate Department OverviewExplore the Sonsonate Department 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 Acajutla

Which cities are closest to Acajutla?

See the Cities Near To Acajutla 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 Sonsonate Department by population and density.

How is the distance from Acajutla to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Acajutla 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 Acajutla 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 Acajutla 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 Acajutla 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 Acajutla?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Acajutla. 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 Sonsonate Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Acajutla ranks #2 of 8 cities in Sonsonate Department 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 Acajutla?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Acajutla is Ilopango International Airport (ILS), about 77 km (48 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.