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Quezaltepeque, Chiquimula, Guatemala – Guatemala Flag

Current Date And Time In Quezaltepeque, Guatemala

Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:00:25 CST
State: Chiquimula
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 4,126
District: Municipio de Quezaltepeque

📍 Cities Near To Quezaltepeque


Find cities, states and countries closest to Quezaltepeque in Chiquimula, 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 Quezaltepeque.

📍 Quezaltepeque 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 Quezaltepeque from our regional database:

State / RegionChiquimula
DistrictMunicipio de Quezaltepeque
Total Population4,126
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude14.6355° N
Center Longitude-89.4424° E
Elevation654 m (2,146 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
Population Rank in Chiquimula#5 of 11
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Agua Blanca Agua Blanca17 27 15
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Antigua Ocotepeque Antigua Ocotepeque23 37 20
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Asunción Mita Asunción Mita28 44 24
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cabañas Cabañas32 51 27
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Camotán Camotán14 22 12
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chiquimula Chiquimula13 22 12
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Concepción Las Minas Concepción Las Minas8 13 7
South (S)
National Flag Of Copán Ruinas Copán Ruinas24 38 21
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Esquipulas Esquipulas8 12 7
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Estanzuela Estanzuela27 43 23
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Huité Huité27 44 24
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ipala Ipala12 19 10
West (W)
National Flag Of Jocotán Jocotán13 21 12
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of La Encarnación La Encarnación24 38 21
East (E)
National Flag Of La Palma La Palma29 46 25
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To Quezaltepeque


States and regions closest to Chiquimula (home state of Quezaltepeque), 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 Ahuachapan72 115 62
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Alta Verapaz Alta Verapaz69 110 59
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Baja Verapaz Baja Verapaz60 97 52
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cabanas Cabanas83 134 72
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Chalatenango Department Chalatenango Department48 78 42
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Chimaltenango Chimaltenango86 138 75
West (W)
National Flag Of Comayagua Department Comayagua Department130 209 113
East (E)
National Flag Of Copán Department Copán Department47 75 40
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cortés Department Cortés Department108 174 94
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cuscatlan Cuscatlan72 116 62
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Quezaltepeque


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Quezaltepeque (You)Chiquimula4,126
San JacintoChiquimula1,5198.0NW
OlopaChiquimula1,69011.8ENE
EsquipulasChiquimula20,67412.5SE
Concepción Las MinasChiquimula1,29512.8S
San Juan ErmitaChiquimula1,62314.4N
San José La AradaChiquimula2,36118.2WNW
IpalaChiquimula5,28319.1W
JocotánChiquimula8,38721.4NNE
ChiquimulaChiquimula111,50521.5NNW
CamotánChiquimula1,59721.9NNE

🏆 Chiquimula City Rankings

How does Quezaltepeque rank within Chiquimula? 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 Quezaltepeque appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Ilopango International Airport
IATA: ILS
110 km (68 mi) from Quezaltepeque
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 Chiquimula Cities
Quezaltepeque ranks #5 of 11 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Quezaltepeque Sits on the Map

Quezaltepeque sits inside Chiquimula, Guatemala and ranks #5 of 11 cities in Chiquimula 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 Quezaltepeque 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 Quezaltepeque 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 Quezaltepeque and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Quezaltepeque against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Chiquimula city rankings

🌎 Beyond Quezaltepeque: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Quezaltepeque

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Quezaltepeque?

See the Cities Near To Quezaltepeque 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 Chiquimula by population and density.

How is the distance from Quezaltepeque to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Quezaltepeque ranks #5 of 11 cities in Chiquimula 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 Quezaltepeque?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Quezaltepeque is Ilopango International Airport (ILS), about 110 km (68 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.