
Find cities, states and countries closest to Tactic in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala 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 Tactic.
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 Tactic from our regional database:
| State / Region | Alta Verapaz |
| District | Municipio de Tactic |
| Total Population | 8,999 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 15.3222° N |
| Center Longitude | -90.3545° E |
| Elevation | 1,456 m (4,777 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Alta Verapaz | #8 of 14 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Cobán | 10 | 17 | 9 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Cubulco | 24 | 38 | 21 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| El Chol | 27 | 43 | 23 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Lanquín | 30 | 49 | 26 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Morazán | 30 | 49 | 26 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Pachalum | 34 | 55 | 30 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Purulhá | 10 | 16 | 9 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Rabinal | 19 | 30 | 16 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Salamá | 15 | 25 | 13 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| San Agustín Acasaguastlán | 37 | 59 | 32 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| San Cristóbal Verapaz | 9 | 14 | 8 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| San Jerónimo | 20 | 32 | 17 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| San Juan Chamelco | 7 | 12 | 6 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| San Miguel Chicaj | 16 | 26 | 14 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| San Pedro Carchá | 11 | 18 | 10 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Alta Verapaz (home state of Tactic), 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 | 123 | 199 | 107 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Baja Verapaz | 36 | 57 | 31 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Belize District | 179 | 288 | 155 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Cabanas | 152 | 244 | 132 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cayo District | 131 | 211 | 114 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chalatenango Department | 117 | 188 | 102 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Chimaltenango | 79 | 127 | 68 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Chiquimula | 69 | 110 | 59 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Copán Department | 97 | 156 | 84 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Cuscatlan | 140 | 225 | 122 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Guatemala, with aerial distance and compass direction from Tactic'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 | ||
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| Bahamas | 1,047 | 1,685 | 909 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Belize | 150 | 242 | 131 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Cayman Islands | 639 | 1,029 | 555 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Costa Rica | 603 | 971 | 524 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cuba | 906 | 1,458 | 787 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| El Salvador | 164 | 264 | 142 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Honduras | 269 | 432 | 233 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Jamaica | 870 | 1,399 | 755 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Mexico | 967 | 1,556 | 840 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Nicaragua | 392 | 631 | 340 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Tactic. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Tactic (You) | Alta Verapaz | 8,999 | — | — |
| Santa Cruz Verapaz | Alta Verapaz | 5,843 | 9.8 | NW |
| San Juan Chamelco | Alta Verapaz | 13,264 | 11.6 | NNE |
| Tamahú | Alta Verapaz | 1,012 | 12.8 | E |
| San Cristóbal Verapaz | Alta Verapaz | 19,664 | 14.2 | WNW |
| Purulhá | Baja Verapaz | 5,370 | 16.0 | SE |
| Cobán | Alta Verapaz | 212,047 | 16.6 | N |
| San Pedro Carchá | Alta Verapaz | 16,353 | 17.9 | NNE |
| Salamá | Baja Verapaz | 65,275 | 24.8 | S |
| Tucurú | Alta Verapaz | 4,772 | 25.4 | E |
| San Miguel Chicaj | Baja Verapaz | 13,747 | 25.7 | S |
How does Tactic rank within Alta Verapaz? 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 Tactic appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Cobán | 212,047 |
| Panzos | 71,846 |
| San Cristóbal Verapaz | 19,664 |
| Chisec | 17,018 |
| San Pedro Carchá | 16,353 |
| San Juan Chamelco | 13,264 |
| Senahú | 12,084 |
| Tactic ⭐ | 8,999 |
| Chahal | 7,465 |
| Santa Cruz Verapaz | 5,843 |
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La Aurora International Airport IATA: GUA 84 km (52 mi) from Tactic |
Tactic sits inside Alta Verapaz, Guatemala and ranks #8 of 14 cities in Alta Verapaz 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 Tactic and the countries closest to Tactic by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Guatemala. 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 Tactic, 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 Tactic at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Alta Verapaz, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Tactic — 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 Tactic 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 Alta Verapaz by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Tactic 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 Tactic 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 Tactic 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 Tactic. 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 Alta Verapaz city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Tactic ranks #8 of 14 cities in Alta Verapaz 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 Tactic is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), about 84 km (52 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.