
Find cities, states and countries closest to San Martín Zapotitlán in Retalhuleu, 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 San Martín Zapotitlán.
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 San Martín Zapotitlán from our regional database:
| State / Region | Retalhuleu |
| Total Population | 4,419 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 14.6079° N |
| Center Longitude | -91.6061° E |
| Elevation | 533 m (1,749 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Retalhuleu | #8 of 9 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Cuyotenango | 5 | 8 | 5 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| El Palmar | 4 | 6 | 3 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Nuevo San Carlos | 6 | 10 | 5 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Pueblo Nuevo | 5 | 8 | 5 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Retalhuleu | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| San Andrés Villa Seca | 2 | 4 | 2 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| San Felipe | 1 | 2 | 1 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| San Francisco Zapotitlán | 6 | 9 | 5 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| San Gabriel | 9 | 15 | 8 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| San Sebastián | 4 | 7 | 4 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Santa Cruz Muluá | 2 | 4 | 2 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Zunilito | 6 | 10 | 6 | East (E) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Retalhuleu (home state of San Martín Zapotitlán), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Ahuachapan | 127 | 205 | 111 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Alta Verapaz | 126 | 202 | 109 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Baja Verapaz | 96 | 155 | 84 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Chimaltenango | 58 | 93 | 50 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| El Progreso | 111 | 179 | 96 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Escuintla | 52 | 84 | 46 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Guatemala | 130 | 209 | 113 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Huehuetenango | 73 | 117 | 63 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Jalapa | 115 | 185 | 100 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Jutiapa | 120 | 193 | 104 | East (E) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Guatemala, with aerial distance and compass direction from San Martín Zapotitlán's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Bahamas | 1,047 | 1,685 | 909 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Belize | 150 | 242 | 131 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Cayman Islands | 639 | 1,029 | 555 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Costa Rica | 603 | 971 | 524 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cuba | 906 | 1,458 | 787 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| El Salvador | 164 | 264 | 142 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Honduras | 269 | 432 | 233 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Jamaica | 870 | 1,399 | 755 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Mexico | 967 | 1,556 | 840 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Nicaragua | 392 | 631 | 340 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to San Martín Zapotitlán. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Retalhuleu, Guatemala.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| San Martín Zapotitlán (You) | Retalhuleu | 4,419 | — | — |
| San Felipe | Retalhuleu | 24,446 | 2.1 | NE |
| Santa Cruz Muluá | Retalhuleu | 2,706 | 3.5 | SW |
| San Andrés Villa Seca | Retalhuleu | 5,102 | 4.0 | SE |
| El Palmar | Quetzaltenango | 15,167 | 5.6 | NNE |
| San Sebastián | Retalhuleu | 29,167 | 6.9 | SW |
| Pueblo Nuevo | Suchitepeque | 3,116 | 8.4 | ENE |
| Cuyotenango | Suchitepeque | 10,825 | 8.4 | SSE |
| San Francisco Zapotitlán | Suchitepeque | 22,533 | 9.3 | ESE |
| Nuevo San Carlos | Retalhuleu | 39,565 | 9.6 | W |
| Zunilito | Suchitepeque | 2,745 | 10.4 | E |
How does San Martín Zapotitlán rank within Retalhuleu? 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 San Martín Zapotitlán appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Retalhuleu | 90,505 |
| Nuevo San Carlos | 39,565 |
| San Sebastián | 29,167 |
| San Felipe | 24,446 |
| El Asintal | 17,388 |
| Champerico | 9,941 |
| San Andrés Villa Seca | 5,102 |
| San Martín Zapotitlán ⭐ | 4,419 |
| Santa Cruz Muluá | 2,706 |
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Retalhuleu Airport IATA: RER 14 km (9 mi) from San Martín Zapotitlán |
San Martín Zapotitlán sits inside Retalhuleu, Guatemala and ranks #8 of 9 cities in Retalhuleu 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to San Martín Zapotitlán and the countries closest to San Martín Zapotitlán 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from San Martín Zapotitlán, 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 San Martín Zapotitlán at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Retalhuleu, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from San Martín Zapotitlán — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To San Martín Zapotitlán 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 Retalhuleu by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of San Martín Zapotitlán 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 San Martín Zapotitlán map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 San Martín Zapotitlán 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.
It's the bearing from San Martín Zapotitlán 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of San Martín Zapotitlán. 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 Retalhuleu city rankings above to size up each candidate.
San Martín Zapotitlán ranks #8 of 9 cities in Retalhuleu by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to San Martín Zapotitlán is Retalhuleu Airport (RER), about 14 km (9 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.