Current Date And Time In Santa Apolonia, Guatemala
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:29:47 CST
State: Chimaltenango
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 2,396
District: Municipio de Santa Apolonia
Find cities, states and countries closest to Santa Apolonia in Chimaltenango, 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 Santa Apolonia.
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 Apolonia from our regional database:
| State / Region | Chimaltenango |
| District | Municipio de Santa Apolonia |
| Total Population | 2,396 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 14.7905° N |
| Center Longitude | -90.9727° E |
| Elevation | 2,316 m (7,599 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Chimaltenango | #16 of 16 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Acatenango | 16 | 26 | 14 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Alotenango | 24 | 38 | 21 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Amatitlán | 31 | 50 | 27 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Antigua | 23 | 37 | 20 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Antigua Guatemala | 23 | 37 | 20 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Atitlan | 17 | 27 | 15 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Canillá | 27 | 44 | 24 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Chicacao | 29 | 47 | 25 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Chiché | 16 | 26 | 14 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Chichicastenango | 14 | 23 | 12 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chimaltenango | 14 | 22 | 12 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Chinique | 18 | 28 | 15 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ciudad Vieja | 23 | 37 | 20 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Comalapa | 7 | 11 | 6 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Concepción | 12 | 19 | 10 | West (W) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Chimaltenango (home state of Santa Apolonia), 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 | ||
| Ahuachapan | 84 | 134 | 73 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Alta Verapaz | 79 | 127 | 68 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Baja Verapaz | 44 | 71 | 38 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chalatenango Department | 115 | 186 | 100 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Chiquimula | 86 | 138 | 75 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Copán Department | 132 | 213 | 115 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Cuscatlan | 130 | 210 | 113 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| El Progreso | 54 | 86 | 47 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Escuintla | 34 | 55 | 30 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Guatemala | 87 | 140 | 76 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Guatemala, with aerial distance and compass direction from Santa Apolonia'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 | ||
| Bahamas | 1,047 | 1,685 | 909 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Belize | 150 | 242 | 131 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 639 | 1,029 | 555 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Costa Rica | 603 | 971 | 524 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| 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) | ↑ |
| Jamaica | 870 | 1,399 | 755 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Mexico | 967 | 1,556 | 840 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Nicaragua | 392 | 631 | 340 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Santa Apolonia. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Chimaltenango, Guatemala.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Apolonia (You) | Chimaltenango | 2,396 | — | — |
| Tecpán Guatemala | Chimaltenango | 34,519 | 3.8 | SSW |
| San José Poaquil | Chimaltenango | 5,987 | 7.2 | ENE |
| Comalapa | Chimaltenango | 32,312 | 10.7 | ESE |
| Patzún | Chimaltenango | 58,240 | 12.9 | SSW |
| Santa Cruz Balanyá | Chimaltenango | 7,825 | 13.0 | SSE |
| Zaragoza | Chimaltenango | 24,022 | 18.0 | SSE |
| San Andrés Semetabaj | Sololá | 2,605 | 18.0 | WSW |
| Patzicía | Chimaltenango | 21,249 | 18.3 | SSE |
| Concepción | Sololá | 3,292 | 18.8 | W |
| Santa Catarina Palopó | Sololá | 2,948 | 18.9 | WSW |
How does Santa Apolonia rank within Chimaltenango? 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 Apolonia appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Chimaltenango | 96,985 |
| Patzún | 58,240 |
| Yepocapa | 34,948 |
| Tecpán Guatemala | 34,519 |
| Comalapa | 32,312 |
| San Andrés Itzapa | 24,992 |
| Zaragoza | 24,022 |
| Patzicía | 21,249 |
| El Tejar | 15,639 |
| Acatenango | 12,136 |
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La Aurora International Airport IATA: GUA 53 km (33 mi) from Santa Apolonia |
Santa Apolonia sits inside Chimaltenango, Guatemala and ranks #16 of 16 cities in Chimaltenango 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 Apolonia and the countries closest to Santa Apolonia 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 Santa Apolonia, 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 Apolonia at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Chimaltenango, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Santa Apolonia — 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 Apolonia 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 Chimaltenango 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 Apolonia 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 Apolonia 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 Apolonia 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.
It's the bearing from Santa Apolonia 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Santa Apolonia. 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 Chimaltenango city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Santa Apolonia ranks #16 of 16 cities in Chimaltenango 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 Apolonia is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), about 53 km (33 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.