
Find cities, states and countries closest to San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta in San Marcos, 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta.
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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta from our regional database:
| State / Region | San Marcos |
| Total Population | 4,320 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 14.9305° N |
| Center Longitude | -91.9139° E |
| Elevation | 1,038 m (3,406 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in San Marcos | #17 of 29 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| 1ra. Sección de Izapa | 17 | 28 | 15 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| 26 de Octubre | 25 | 40 | 22 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| 2da. Sección de Medio Monte | 18 | 30 | 16 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Agustín de Iturbide | 21 | 35 | 19 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Ahuacatlán | 19 | 31 | 17 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Alpujarras | 20 | 32 | 17 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Barra de Cahoacán (El Chical) | 33 | 53 | 28 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Bellavista | 19 | 30 | 16 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Benito Juárez | 20 | 33 | 18 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Benito Juárez | 31 | 50 | 27 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Berriozábal | 34 | 54 | 29 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bijahual | 26 | 42 | 23 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Brisas Barra de Suchiate | 34 | 55 | 30 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cabricán | 20 | 33 | 18 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Cacahoatales | 21 | 34 | 18 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to San Marcos (home state of San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta), 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 | 149 | 239 | 129 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Alta Verapaz | 119 | 191 | 103 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Baja Verapaz | 96 | 155 | 84 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Chiapas | 152 | 245 | 132 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chimaltenango | 69 | 111 | 60 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| El Progreso | 116 | 186 | 100 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Escuintla | 77 | 123 | 67 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Guatemala | 119 | 192 | 104 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Huehuetenango | 44 | 71 | 38 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Jalapa | 126 | 202 | 109 | East (E) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Guatemala, with aerial distance and compass direction from San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta'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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in San Marcos, Guatemala.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta (You) | San Marcos | 4,320 | — | — |
| El Rodeo | San Marcos | 1,887 | 6.9 | WSW |
| El Tumbador | San Marcos | 8,856 | 7.7 | SSW |
| Esquipulas Palo Gordo | San Marcos | 1,533 | 9.6 | E |
| San Pablo | San Marcos | 13,668 | 9.7 | W |
| San Marcos | San Marcos | 47,063 | 13.3 | ENE |
| San Cristóbal Cucho | San Marcos | 9,152 | 14.5 | E |
| Nuevo Progreso | San Marcos | 8,113 | 15.4 | S |
| Malacatán | San Marcos | 92,816 | 15.6 | W |
| San Pedro Sacatepéquez | San Marcos | 40,021 | 16.9 | ENE |
| Tajumulco | San Marcos | 4,329 | 17.0 | N |
How does San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta rank within San Marcos? 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Malacatán | 92,816 |
| Comitancillo | 59,489 |
| San Marcos | 47,063 |
| San Pedro Sacatepéquez | 40,021 |
| San Pablo | 13,668 |
| El Quetzal | 12,122 |
| Ciudad Tecún Umán | 11,432 |
| San Cristóbal Cucho | 9,152 |
| El Tumbador | 8,856 |
| Pajapita | 8,164 |
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Retalhuleu Airport IATA: RER 51 km (32 mi) from San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta |
San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta sits inside San Marcos, Guatemala and ranks #17 of 29 cities in San Marcos 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta and the countries closest to San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in San Marcos, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta — 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 San Marcos 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta. 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 San Marcos city rankings above to size up each candidate.
San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta ranks #17 of 29 cities in San Marcos 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 Rafael Pie de la Cuesta is Retalhuleu Airport (RER), about 51 km (32 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.