
Find cities, states and countries closest to San Marcos de Colón 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 San Marcos de Colón.
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 Marcos de Colón from our regional database:
| State / Region | Choluteca Department |
| District | San Marcos de Colón |
| Total Population | 8,821 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 13.4333° N |
| Center Longitude | -86.8° E |
| Elevation | 997 m (3,271 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Choluteca Department | #2 of 23 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Achuapa | 30 | 48 | 26 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Choluteca | 26 | 41 | 22 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Cinco Pinos | 15 | 24 | 13 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Ciudad Choluteca | 27 | 43 | 23 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Concepción de María | 20 | 32 | 17 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Corpus | 19 | 30 | 16 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Dipilto | 28 | 45 | 24 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Duyure | 14 | 22 | 12 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| El Obraje | 29 | 47 | 26 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| El Perico | 26 | 41 | 22 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| El Puente | 24 | 38 | 21 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| El Triunfo | 26 | 41 | 22 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Las Sabanas | 14 | 22 | 12 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Liure | 21 | 34 | 18 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Macuelizo | 20 | 32 | 17 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Choluteca Department (home state of San Marcos de Colón), 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) | ↑ |
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| 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 San Marcos de Colón'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 | 889 | 1,430 | 772 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Belize | 203 | 327 | 176 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cayman Islands | 435 | 700 | 378 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Colombia | 1,095 | 1,762 | 951 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Costa Rica | 412 | 664 | 358 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Cuba | 706 | 1,136 | 613 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| El Salvador | 202 | 326 | 176 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Guatemala | 269 | 432 | 233 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Haiti | 957 | 1,541 | 831 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Jamaica | 625 | 1,006 | 543 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to San Marcos de Colón. 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 |
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| San Marcos de Colón (You) | Choluteca Department | 8,821 | — | — |
| San Francisco | Choluteca Department | 883 | 13.1 | SW |
| Morolica | Choluteca Department | 973 | 18.3 | NW |
| San Pedro del Norte | Chinandega Department | — | 19.4 | SSW |
| San Lucas | Madriz Department | 910 | 20.5 | E |
| Las Sabanas | Madriz Department | 1,257 | 21.7 | ESE |
| Duyure | Choluteca Department | 1,164 | 22.3 | N |
| San José de Cusmapa | Madriz Department | 1,419 | 22.5 | SE |
| Cinco Pinos | Chinandega Department | 784 | 23.8 | SSW |
| Somoto | Madriz Department | 20,316 | 24.2 | ENE |
| San Francisco del Norte | Chinandega Department | — | 26.2 | S |
How does San Marcos de Colón 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 San Marcos de Colón 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 |
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Toncontín Airport IATA: TGU 83 km (52 mi) from San Marcos de Colón |
San Marcos de Colón sits inside Choluteca Department, Honduras and ranks #2 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 San Marcos de Colón and the countries closest to San Marcos de Colón 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 San Marcos de Colón, 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 Marcos de Colón 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 San Marcos de Colón — 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 Marcos de Colón 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 San Marcos de Colón 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 Marcos de Colón 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 Marcos de Colón 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 Marcos de Colón 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 Marcos de Colón. 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.
San Marcos de Colón ranks #2 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 San Marcos de Colón is Toncontín Airport (TGU), about 83 km (52 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.