
Find cities, states and countries closest to Tamahú 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 Tamahú.
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 Tamahú from our regional database:
| State / Region | Alta Verapaz |
| District | Municipio de Tamahú |
| Total Population | 1,012 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 15.3089° N |
| Center Longitude | -90.236° E |
| Elevation | 1,095 m (3,593 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Alta Verapaz | #14 of 14 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Cobán | 14 | 23 | 13 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cubulco | 30 | 48 | 26 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| El Chol | 29 | 47 | 25 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| El Jícaro | 35 | 57 | 31 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Granados | 33 | 53 | 29 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| La Tinta | 24 | 38 | 20 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Lanquín | 25 | 40 | 22 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Morazán | 27 | 43 | 23 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Purulhá | 5 | 8 | 4 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Rabinal | 23 | 37 | 20 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Salamá | 15 | 25 | 13 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| San Agustín Acasaguastlán | 31 | 50 | 27 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán | 36 | 58 | 31 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| San Cristóbal Verapaz | 17 | 27 | 14 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| San Jerónimo | 17 | 28 | 15 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Alta Verapaz (home state of Tamahú), 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 Tamahú'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 Tamahú. 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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| Tamahú (You) | Alta Verapaz | 1,012 | — | — |
| Purulhá | Baja Verapaz | 5,370 | 8.1 | S |
| Tucurú | Alta Verapaz | 4,772 | 12.6 | E |
| Tactic | Alta Verapaz | 8,999 | 12.8 | W |
| San Juan Chamelco | Alta Verapaz | 13,264 | 16.3 | NW |
| San Pedro Carchá | Alta Verapaz | 16,353 | 20.4 | NNW |
| Santa Cruz Verapaz | Alta Verapaz | 5,843 | 21.9 | WNW |
| Cobán | Alta Verapaz | 212,047 | 23.3 | NW |
| Salamá | Baja Verapaz | 65,275 | 24.7 | SSW |
| San Cristóbal Verapaz | Alta Verapaz | 19,664 | 26.8 | WNW |
| San Jerónimo | Baja Verapaz | 8,093 | 27.6 | S |
How does Tamahú 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 Tamahú 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 87 km (54 mi) from Tamahú |
Tamahú sits inside Alta Verapaz, Guatemala and ranks #14 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 Tamahú and the countries closest to Tamahú 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 Tamahú, 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 Tamahú 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 Tamahú — 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 Tamahú 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 Tamahú 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 Tamahú 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 Tamahú 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 Tamahú. 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.
Tamahú ranks #14 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 Tamahú is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), about 87 km (54 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.