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Auas, Gracias a Dios Department, Honduras – Honduras Flag

Current Date And Time In Auas, Honduras

Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:20:10 CST
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 1,505
District: Ahuas

📍 Cities Near To Auas


Find cities, states and countries closest to Auas in Gracias a Dios 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 Auas.

📍 Auas 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 Auas from our regional database:

State / RegionGracias a Dios Department
DistrictAhuas
Total Population1,505
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude15.4833° N
Center Longitude-84.3333° E
Elevation25 m (82 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
Population Rank in Gracias a Dios Department#5 of 11
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Auka Auka50 81 44
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Barra Patuca Barra Patuca22 36 19
North (N)
National Flag Of Bonanza Bonanza102 164 89
South (S)
National Flag Of Bonito Oriental Bonito Oriental95 153 83
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Brus Laguna Brus Laguna21 34 18
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Corocito Corocito98 158 85
West (W)
National Flag Of Cusuna Cusuna65 105 56
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Dulce Nombre de Culmí Dulce Nombre de Culmí84 136 73
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Francia Francia87 140 75
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Guanaja Guanaja123 197 106
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Iralaya Iralaya81 130 70
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Krukira Krukira114 183 99
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of La Curva La Curva98 157 85
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of La Esperanza La Esperanza96 154 83
West (W)
National Flag Of Mangrove Bight Mangrove Bight123 199 107
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Auas


States and regions closest to Gracias a Dios Department (home state of Auas), 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 Atlántida Department Atlántida Department170 274 148
West (W)
National Flag Of Bay Islands Bay Islands116 186 100
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Belize District Belize District295 474 256
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Boaco Department Boaco Department206 332 179
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bodden Town Bodden Town350 563 304
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Carazo Department Carazo Department272 438 236
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Chinandega Department Chinandega Department250 402 217
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Choluteca Department Choluteca Department223 359 194
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chontales Department Chontales Department226 364 196
South (S)
National Flag Of Colón Department Colón Department64 103 56
West-northwest (WNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Auas


Countries bordering or closest to Honduras, with aerial distance and compass direction from Auas'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 Bahamas889 1,430 772
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Belize Belize203 327 176
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands435 700 378
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Colombia Colombia1,095 1,762 951
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Costa Rica Costa Rica412 664 358
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cuba Cuba706 1,136 613
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of El Salvador El Salvador202 326 176
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Guatemala Guatemala269 432 233
West (W)
National Flag Of Haiti Haiti957 1,541 831
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Jamaica Jamaica625 1,006 543
East-northeast (ENE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Auas. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Gracias a Dios Department, Honduras.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Auas (You)Gracias a Dios Department1,505
PaptalayaGracias a Dios Department1,2272.6NE
WasmaGracias a Dios Department9699.1SW
WawinaGracias a Dios Department1,48113.0SW
Brus LagunaGracias a Dios Department4,06733.7NNW
Barra PatucaGracias a Dios Department2,75835.6N
PalkakaGracias a Dios Department90953.3ESE
Puerto LempiraGracias a Dios Department5,00064.6ESE
AukaGracias a Dios Department1,25480.8SE
WaspánNorth Caribbean Coast6,40391.1SSE
TikirayaGracias a Dios Department92591.3SE

🏆 Gracias a Dios Department City Rankings

How does Auas rank within Gracias a Dios 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 Auas appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Puerto Lempira5,000
Brus Laguna4,067
Barra Patuca2,758
Iralaya1,520
Auas ⭐1,505
Wawina1,481
Auka1,254
Paptalaya1,227
Wasma969
Tikiraya925

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA: PUZ
189 km (118 mi) from Auas
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 Gracias a Dios Department Cities
Auas ranks #5 of 11 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Auas Sits on the Map

Auas sits inside Gracias a Dios Department, Honduras and ranks #5 of 11 cities in Gracias a Dios 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.

📏 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 Auas 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 Auas 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 Auas and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Auas against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Gracias a Dios Department city rankings

🌎 Beyond Auas: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Auas and the countries closest to Auas 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Auas, 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 Auas at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Auas

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Auas MapView the Auas map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Auas Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Gracias a Dios Department OverviewExplore the Gracias a Dios Department state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Honduras Country DataGet complete Honduras data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Auas

Which cities are closest to Auas?

See the Cities Near To Auas 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 Gracias a Dios Department by population and density.

How is the distance from Auas to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Auas. 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 Gracias a Dios Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Auas ranks #5 of 11 cities in Gracias a Dios Department 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 Auas?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Auas is Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ), about 189 km (118 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.