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Guanagazapa, Escuintla, Guatemala – Guatemala Flag

Current Date And Time In Guanagazapa, Guatemala

Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:06:45 CST
State: Escuintla
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 2,842
District: Municipio de Guanagazapa

📍 Cities Near To Guanagazapa


Find cities, states and countries closest to Guanagazapa in Escuintla, 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 Guanagazapa.

📍 Guanagazapa 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 Guanagazapa from our regional database:

State / RegionEscuintla
DistrictMunicipio de Guanagazapa
Total Population2,842
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude14.226° N
Center Longitude-90.6433° E
Elevation334 m (1,096 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
Population Rank in Escuintla#12 of 12
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Acatenango Acatenango30 49 26
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Alotenango Alotenango21 34 18
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Amatitlán Amatitlán17 28 15
North (N)
National Flag Of Antigua Antigua24 38 21
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Antigua Guatemala Antigua Guatemala24 38 20
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Barberena Barberena20 32 17
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Chiquimulilla Chiquimulilla20 32 17
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ciudad Vieja Ciudad Vieja22 36 19
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cuilapa Cuilapa23 38 20
East (E)
National Flag Of Escuintla Escuintla11 18 10
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Fraijanes Fraijanes21 34 19
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Guazacapán Guazacapán18 30 16
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Itzapa Itzapa30 49 26
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Iztapa Iztapa21 33 18
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Jocotenango Jocotenango25 40 22
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Guanagazapa


States and regions closest to Escuintla (home state of Guanagazapa), 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 Ahuachapan75 121 65
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Alta Verapaz Alta Verapaz112 180 97
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Baja Verapaz Baja Verapaz76 123 66
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chalatenango Department Chalatenango Department121 195 105
East (E)
National Flag Of Chimaltenango Chimaltenango34 55 30
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chiquimula Chiquimula105 169 91
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cuscatlan Cuscatlan131 211 114
East (E)
National Flag Of El Progreso El Progreso80 128 69
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Guatemala Guatemala121 195 105
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Huehuetenango Huehuetenango107 172 93
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Guanagazapa


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Guanagazapa (You)Escuintla2,842
EscuintlaEscuintla156,31317.7WNW
Pueblo Nuevo ViñasSanta Rosa Department4,21118.0E
PalínEscuintla65,87320.6NNW
San Vicente PacayaEscuintla7,16221.0N
MasaguaEscuintla45,32322.2W
TaxiscoSanta Rosa Department6,51825.9SE
AmatitlánGuatemala71,83628.0N
GuazacapánSanta Rosa Department18,85529.7SE
Santa María de JesúsSacatepéquez21,79530.7NNW
Villa CanalesGuatemala155,42330.9NNE

🏆 Escuintla City Rankings

How does Guanagazapa rank within Escuintla? 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 Guanagazapa appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
La Democracia321.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
La Democracia41.74
✈️ Nearest Airport
La Aurora International Airport
IATA: GUA
42 km (26 mi) from Guanagazapa
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 Escuintla Cities
Guanagazapa ranks #12 of 12 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Guanagazapa Sits on the Map

Guanagazapa sits inside Escuintla, Guatemala and ranks #12 of 12 cities in Escuintla 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 Guanagazapa 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 Guanagazapa 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 Guanagazapa and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Guanagazapa against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Escuintla city rankings

🌎 Beyond Guanagazapa: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Guanagazapa

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Guanagazapa?

See the Cities Near To Guanagazapa 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 Escuintla by population and density.

How is the distance from Guanagazapa to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Guanagazapa ranks #12 of 12 cities in Escuintla 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 Guanagazapa?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Guanagazapa is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), about 42 km (26 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.