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Tamahú, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala – Guatemala Flag

Current Date And Time In Tamahú, Guatemala

Friday, 14 August 2026
07:21:32 CST
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 1,012
District: Municipio de Tamahú

📍 Cities Near To Tamahú


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.

📍 Tamahú 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 Tamahú from our regional database:

State / RegionAlta Verapaz
DistrictMunicipio de Tamahú
Total Population1,012
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude15.3089° N
Center Longitude-90.236° E
Elevation1,095 m (3,593 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
Population Rank in Alta Verapaz#14 of 14
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Cobán Cobán14 23 13
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cubulco Cubulco30 48 26
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of El Chol El Chol29 47 25
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of El Jícaro El Jícaro35 57 31
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Granados Granados33 53 29
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of La Tinta La Tinta24 38 20
East (E)
National Flag Of Lanquín Lanquín25 40 22
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Morazán Morazán27 43 23
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Purulhá Purulhá5 8 4
South (S)
National Flag Of Rabinal Rabinal23 37 20
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Salamá Salamá15 25 13
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of San Agustín Acasaguastlán San Agustín Acasaguastlán31 50 27
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán San Cristóbal Acasaguastlán36 58 31
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of San Cristóbal Verapaz San Cristóbal Verapaz17 27 14
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of San Jerónimo San Jerónimo17 28 15
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Tamahú


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.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ahuachapan Ahuachapan123 199 107
South (S)
National Flag Of Baja Verapaz Baja Verapaz36 57 31
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Belize District Belize District179 288 155
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cabanas Cabanas152 244 132
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cayo District Cayo District131 211 114
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Chalatenango Department Chalatenango Department117 188 102
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Chimaltenango Chimaltenango79 127 68
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chiquimula Chiquimula69 110 59
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Copán Department Copán Department97 156 84
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Cuscatlan Cuscatlan140 225 122
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Tamahú


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.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bahamas Bahamas1,047 1,685 909
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Belize Belize150 242 131
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands639 1,029 555
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Costa Rica Costa Rica603 971 524
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cuba Cuba906 1,458 787
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of El Salvador El Salvador164 264 142
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Honduras Honduras269 432 233
East (E)
National Flag Of Jamaica Jamaica870 1,399 755
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mexico Mexico967 1,556 840
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Nicaragua Nicaragua392 631 340
East-southeast (ESE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Tamahú (You)Alta Verapaz1,012
PurulháBaja Verapaz5,3708.1S
TucurúAlta Verapaz4,77212.6E
TacticAlta Verapaz8,99912.8W
San Juan ChamelcoAlta Verapaz13,26416.3NW
San Pedro CarcháAlta Verapaz16,35320.4NNW
Santa Cruz VerapazAlta Verapaz5,84321.9WNW
CobánAlta Verapaz212,04723.3NW
SalamáBaja Verapaz65,27524.7SSW
San Cristóbal VerapazAlta Verapaz19,66426.8WNW
San JerónimoBaja Verapaz8,09327.6S

🏆 Alta Verapaz City Rankings

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 ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
La Aurora International Airport
IATA: GUA
87 km (54 mi) from Tamahú
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 Alta Verapaz Cities
Tamahú ranks #14 of 14 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Tamahú Sits on the Map

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.

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

🌎 Beyond Tamahú: States & Countries Nearby

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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

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.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Tamahú

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.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Tamahú MapView the Tamahú map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Tamahú Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Alta Verapaz OverviewExplore the Alta Verapaz state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Guatemala Country DataGet complete Guatemala data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Tamahú

Which cities are closest to Tamahú?

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.

How is the distance from Tamahú to nearby places calculated?

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.

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 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Tamahú 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 Tamahú?

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.

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

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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Tamahú?

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.