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Chajul, Quiché, Guatemala – Guatemala Flag

Current Date And Time In Chajul, Guatemala

Thursday, 13 August 2026
20:26:42 CST
State: Quiché
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 11,657
District: Municipio de Chajul

📍 Cities Near To Chajul


Find cities, states and countries closest to Chajul in Quiché, 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 Chajul.

📍 Chajul 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 Chajul from our regional database:

State / RegionQuiché
DistrictMunicipio de Chajul
Total Population11,657
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude15.4852° N
Center Longitude-91.0352° E
Elevation1,987 m (6,519 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
Population Rank in Quiché#6 of 20
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aguacatán Aguacatán21 34 18
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Barillas Barillas29 46 25
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Canillá Canillá25 41 22
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Chicamán Chicamán18 30 16
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Cunén Cunén10 17 9
South (S)
National Flag Of Nebaj Nebaj9 15 8
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Nuevo León Nuevo León22 35 19
North (N)
National Flag Of Sacapulas Sacapulas14 23 12
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of San Andrés Sajcabajá San Andrés Sajcabajá22 36 19
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of San Bartolomé Jocotenango San Bartolomé Jocotenango20 33 18
South (S)
National Flag Of San Juan Cotzal San Juan Cotzal4 6 3
South (S)
National Flag Of San Pédro Jocopilas San Pédro Jocopilas28 45 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Santa Lucia La Reforma Santa Lucia La Reforma28 45 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Soloma Soloma29 46 25
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Uspantán Uspantán15 23 13
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To Chajul


States and regions closest to Quiché (home state of Chajul), 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 Ahuachapan136 218 118
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Alta Verapaz Alta Verapaz56 90 48
East (E)
National Flag Of Baja Verapaz Baja Verapaz48 77 42
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Chalatenango Department Chalatenango Department151 243 131
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Chimaltenango Chimaltenango59 95 51
South (S)
National Flag Of Chiquimula Chiquimula108 173 93
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Cuscatlan Cuscatlan171 275 149
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of El Progreso El Progreso72 116 62
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Escuintla Escuintla90 145 78
South (S)
National Flag Of Guatemala Guatemala54 86 47
East-northeast (ENE)

🌎 Countries Near To Chajul


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Chajul (You)Quiché11,657
San Juan CotzalQuiché11,0465.7S
NebajQuiché23,30114.8SW
CunénQuiché8,40016.6S
SacapulasQuiché12,08822.7SSW
UspantánQuiché6,66423.4SE
ChicamánQuiché2,09029.5ESE
San Bartolomé JocotenangoQuiché1,62033.0S
AguacatánHuehuetenango5,57233.6WSW
Nuevo LeónHuehuetenango10,00034.8N
San Andrés SajcabajáQuiché1,98835.8SSE

🏆 Quiché City Rankings

How does Chajul rank within Quiché? 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 Chajul appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Chichicastenango141,567
Santa Cruz del Quiché78,279
Nebaj23,301
Joyabaj13,164
Sacapulas12,088
Chajul ⭐11,657
San Juan Cotzal11,046
Zacualpa9,241
Cunén8,400
Uspantán6,664

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
La Aurora International Airport
IATA: GUA
114 km (71 mi) from Chajul
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 Quiché Cities
Chajul ranks #6 of 20 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Chajul Sits on the Map

Chajul sits inside Quiché, Guatemala and ranks #6 of 20 cities in Quiché 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 Chajul 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 Chajul 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 Chajul and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Chajul against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Quiché city rankings

🌎 Beyond Chajul: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Chajul

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Chajul?

See the Cities Near To Chajul 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 Quiché by population and density.

How is the distance from Chajul to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Chajul ranks #6 of 20 cities in Quiché 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 Chajul?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Chajul is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), about 114 km (71 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.