Current Date And Time In Ciudad Choluteca, Honduras
Friday, 14 August 2026
03:15:16 CST
State: Choluteca Department
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 75,872
District: Choluteca
Find cities, states and countries closest to Ciudad Choluteca in Choluteca Department, Honduras 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 Ciudad Choluteca.
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 Ciudad Choluteca from our regional database:
| State / Region | Choluteca Department |
| District | Choluteca |
| Total Population | 75,872 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 13.3057° N |
| Center Longitude | -87.1788° E |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Choluteca Department | #1 of 23 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Agua Caliente de Linaca | 10 | 16 | 8 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Agua Fría | 27 | 44 | 24 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Choluteca | 1 | 2 | 1 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Cinco Pinos | 22 | 35 | 19 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Concepción de María | 14 | 22 | 12 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Corpus | 10 | 16 | 8 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Duyure | 33 | 53 | 29 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| El Guayabo | 22 | 35 | 19 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| El Obraje | 11 | 18 | 10 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| El Perico | 15 | 24 | 13 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| El Puente | 4 | 7 | 4 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| El Triunfo | 18 | 29 | 15 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| El Tular | 25 | 41 | 22 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Jícaro Galán | 23 | 38 | 20 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| La Criba | 19 | 30 | 16 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Choluteca Department (home state of Ciudad Choluteca), 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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| Boaco Department | 126 | 202 | 109 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Cabanas | 112 | 180 | 97 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Carazo Department | 127 | 205 | 110 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Chalatenango Department | 146 | 235 | 127 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Chinandega Department | 42 | 67 | 36 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Comayagua Department | 91 | 147 | 79 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Copán Department | 159 | 256 | 138 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cuscatlan | 131 | 211 | 114 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| El Paraíso Department | 50 | 80 | 43 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Estelí Department | 47 | 75 | 41 | East (E) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Honduras, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ciudad Choluteca's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bahamas | 889 | 1,430 | 772 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Belize | 203 | 327 | 176 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 435 | 700 | 378 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Colombia | 1,095 | 1,762 | 951 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Costa Rica | 412 | 664 | 358 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 706 | 1,136 | 613 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| El Salvador | 202 | 326 | 176 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Guatemala | 269 | 432 | 233 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Haiti | 957 | 1,541 | 831 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Jamaica | 625 | 1,006 | 543 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Ciudad Choluteca. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Choluteca Department, Honduras.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Choluteca (You) | Choluteca Department | 75,872 | — | — |
| Choluteca | Choluteca Department | — | 2.4 | NE |
| Santa Ana de Yusguare | Choluteca Department | 1,823 | 7.0 | E |
| El Puente | Choluteca Department | 1,325 | 7.2 | ESE |
| Namasigüe | Choluteca Department | 1,804 | 12.0 | SSE |
| San Agustín | Choluteca Department | 938 | 13.5 | SSE |
| Marcovia | Choluteca Department | 1,928 | 14.3 | W |
| San Jerónimo | Choluteca Department | 2,381 | 15.1 | SSE |
| Agua Caliente de Linaca | Choluteca Department | 973 | 15.5 | NNW |
| Corpus | Choluteca Department | 1,199 | 15.7 | E |
| Los Llanitos | Choluteca Department | 1,040 | 17.0 | W |
How does Ciudad Choluteca rank within Choluteca Department? 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 Ciudad Choluteca appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Ciudad Choluteca ⭐ | 75,872 |
| San Marcos de Colón | 8,821 |
| El Triunfo | 7,182 |
| Monjarás | 6,772 |
| Pespire | 3,172 |
| San Jerónimo | 2,381 |
| Marcovia | 1,928 |
| Santa Ana de Yusguare | 1,823 |
| Namasigüe | 1,804 |
| Orocuina | 1,655 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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Toncontín Airport IATA: TGU 84 km (52 mi) from Ciudad Choluteca |
Ciudad Choluteca sits inside Choluteca Department, Honduras and ranks #1 of 23 cities in Choluteca Department 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 Ciudad Choluteca and the countries closest to Ciudad Choluteca by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Honduras. 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 Ciudad Choluteca, 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 Ciudad Choluteca at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Choluteca Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ciudad Choluteca — 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 Ciudad Choluteca 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 Choluteca Department by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ciudad Choluteca 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 Ciudad Choluteca 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 Ciudad Choluteca 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 Ciudad Choluteca 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 Ciudad Choluteca. 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 Choluteca Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Ciudad Choluteca ranks #1 of 23 cities in Choluteca Department 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 Ciudad Choluteca is Toncontín Airport (TGU), about 84 km (52 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.