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El Progreso, Jutiapa, Guatemala – Guatemala Flag

Current Date And Time In El Progreso, Guatemala

Saturday, 25 July 2026
11:35:36 CST
State: Jutiapa
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 7,350
District: Municipio de El Progreso

📍 Cities Near To El Progreso


Find cities, states and countries closest to El Progreso in Jutiapa, 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 El Progreso.

📍 El Progreso 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 El Progreso from our regional database:

State / RegionJutiapa
DistrictMunicipio de El Progreso
Total Population7,350
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude14.356° N
Center Longitude-89.8485° E
Elevation969 m (3,179 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
Population Rank in Jutiapa#7 of 17
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Agua Blanca Agua Blanca17 27 14
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Asunción Mita Asunción Mita9 15 8
East (E)
National Flag Of Atescatempa Atescatempa14 23 12
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Atiquizaya Atiquizaya27 43 23
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Candelaria de La Frontera Candelaria de La Frontera21 34 18
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Casillas Casillas27 43 23
West (W)
National Flag Of Chalchuapa Chalchuapa28 45 24
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Comapa Comapa17 28 15
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Concepción Las Minas Concepción Las Minas29 46 25
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Conguaco Conguaco25 40 22
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of El Adelanto El Adelanto13 21 11
South (S)
National Flag Of Ipala Ipala24 38 21
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Jalapa Jalapa21 34 19
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Jalapa Jalapa22 35 19
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Jalpatagua Jalpatagua19 30 16
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To El Progreso


States and regions closest to Jutiapa (home state of El Progreso), 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 Ahuachapan26 41 22
South (S)
National Flag Of Alta Verapaz Alta Verapaz98 158 85
North (N)
National Flag Of Baja Verapaz Baja Verapaz71 114 62
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cabanas Cabanas82 132 71
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Chalatenango Department Chalatenango Department51 81 44
East (E)
National Flag Of Chimaltenango Chimaltenango68 110 59
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Chiquimula Chiquimula49 78 42
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Copán Department Copán Department88 141 76
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cortés Department Cortés Department152 244 132
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cuscatlan Cuscatlan62 101 54
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To El Progreso


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
El Progreso (You)Jutiapa7,350
JutiapaJutiapa145,8809.0SSW
Asunción MitaJutiapa48,29715.0E
Santa Catarina MitaJutiapa10,81715.5NE
MonjasJalapa13,54116.6N
YupiltepequeJutiapa3,02818.7SSE
San Manuel ChaparrónJalapa2,62420.1NNE
El AdelantoJutiapa2,34120.7S
QuesadaJutiapa2,25022.8WSW
AtescatempaJutiapa11,54323.1SSE
ZapotitlánJutiapa1,61724.2S

🏆 Jutiapa City Rankings

How does El Progreso rank within Jutiapa? 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 El Progreso 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
77 km (48 mi) from El Progreso
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 Jutiapa Cities
El Progreso ranks #7 of 17 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where El Progreso Sits on the Map

El Progreso sits inside Jutiapa, Guatemala and ranks #7 of 17 cities in Jutiapa 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 El Progreso 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 El Progreso 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 El Progreso and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack El Progreso against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Jutiapa city rankings

🌎 Beyond El Progreso: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through El Progreso

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to El Progreso?

See the Cities Near To El Progreso 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 Jutiapa by population and density.

How is the distance from El Progreso to nearby places calculated?

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

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

How does El Progreso compare in size to the cities near it?

El Progreso ranks #7 of 17 cities in Jutiapa 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 El Progreso?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to El Progreso is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), about 77 km (48 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.