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Melchor de Mencos, Petén, Guatemala – Guatemala Flag

Current Date And Time In Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:23:30 CST
State: Petén
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 11,457

📍 Cities Near To Melchor de Mencos


Find cities, states and countries closest to Melchor de Mencos in Petén, 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 Melchor de Mencos.

📍 Melchor de Mencos 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 Melchor de Mencos from our regional database:

State / RegionPetén
Total Population11,457
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude17.0661° N
Center Longitude-89.1523° E
Elevation113 m (371 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
Population Rank in Petén#4 of 12
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Belmopan Belmopan29 46 25
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Benque Viejo el Carmen Benque Viejo el Carmen1 2 1
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Billy White Billy White12 19 10
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Blackman Eddy Blackman Eddy19 30 16
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Buena Vista Buena Vista19 30 16
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bullet Tree Falls Bullet Tree Falls8 12 7
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Callac Creek Callac Creek4 7 4
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Camelote Camelote25 40 21
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cristo Rey Cristo Rey8 13 7
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Duck Run Duck Run14 22 12
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Duck Run 2 Duck Run 215 24 13
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Duck Run 3 Duck Run 315 25 13
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of El Arenal El Arenal3 5 3
South (S)
National Flag Of Esperanza Esperanza10 17 9
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Georgeville Georgeville15 23 13
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Melchor de Mencos


States and regions closest to Petén (home state of Melchor de Mencos), 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 Alta Verapaz Alta Verapaz92 148 80
South (S)
National Flag Of Baja Verapaz Baja Verapaz127 204 110
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Belize District Belize District109 176 95
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cayo District Cayo District65 104 56
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Copán Department Copán Department152 245 132
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Corozal District Corozal District138 223 120
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cortés Department Cortés Department155 249 134
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of El Progreso El Progreso136 219 118
South (S)
National Flag Of Guatemala Guatemala80 129 70
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Huehuetenango Huehuetenango149 239 129
Southwest (SW)

🌎 Countries Near To Melchor de Mencos


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Melchor de Mencos (You)Petén11,457
Benque Viejo el CarmenCayo District7,1601.7NE
San Jose SoccothsCayo District2,4243.1NE
El ArenalCayo District9454.7S
Callac CreekCayo District6137.0NNE
Bullet Tree FallsCayo District3,93212.2NNE
Cristo ReyCayo District1,25412.6NE
San IgnacioCayo District12,62113.5NE
San AntonioCayo District2,73813.7E
Santa ElenaCayo District8,58714.8NE
Santa FamiliaCayo District2,60015.7NNE

🏆 Petén City Rankings

How does Melchor de Mencos rank within Petén? 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 Melchor de Mencos appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
San Benito30,764
Flores20,464
Poptún17,320
Melchor de Mencos ⭐11,457
Dolores10,604
Santa Ana9,523
Sayaxché9,100
La Libertad8,646
San Andrés7,235
San Luis6,776

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Mundo Maya International Airport
IATA: FRS
78 km (48 mi) from Melchor de Mencos
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 Petén Cities
Melchor de Mencos ranks #4 of 12 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Melchor de Mencos? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Melchor de Mencos Sits on the Map

Melchor de Mencos sits inside Petén, Guatemala and ranks #4 of 12 cities in Petén 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 Melchor de Mencos 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 Melchor de Mencos 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 Melchor de Mencos and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Melchor de Mencos against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Petén city rankings

🌎 Beyond Melchor de Mencos: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Melchor de Mencos

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Melchor de Mencos?

See the Cities Near To Melchor de Mencos 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 Petén by population and density.

How is the distance from Melchor de Mencos to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Melchor de Mencos. 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 Petén city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Melchor de Mencos compare in size to the cities near it?

Melchor de Mencos ranks #4 of 12 cities in Petén 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 Melchor de Mencos?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Melchor de Mencos is Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS), about 78 km (48 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.