Current Date And Time In El Achiotal, Honduras
Friday, 14 August 2026
13:03:02 CST
State: Lempira Department
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 1,210
Find cities, states and countries closest to El Achiotal in Lempira 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 El Achiotal.
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 El Achiotal from our regional database:
| State / Region | Lempira Department |
| Total Population | 1,210 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 14.0833° N |
| Center Longitude | -88.75° E |
| Elevation | 537 m (1,762 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Lempira Department | #7 of 13 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Azacualpa | 28 | 44 | 24 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Belén Gualcho | 28 | 45 | 24 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Camasca | 26 | 41 | 22 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Chalatenango | 13 | 21 | 11 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Cojutepeque | 28 | 45 | 24 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Cololaca | 17 | 28 | 15 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| El Granzal | 23 | 37 | 20 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| El Tránsito | 24 | 38 | 20 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Erandique | 22 | 35 | 19 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Guatemalita | 9 | 15 | 8 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Ilopango | 36 | 57 | 31 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Jiquinlaca | 27 | 44 | 24 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| La Virtud | 4 | 6 | 3 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Llano Largo | 32 | 51 | 28 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Mercedes | 36 | 58 | 31 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Lempira Department (home state of El Achiotal), 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 | 95 | 153 | 83 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Alta Verapaz | 144 | 232 | 125 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Atlántida Department | 139 | 224 | 121 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Baja Verapaz | 138 | 222 | 120 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Cabanas | 26 | 42 | 22 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Chalatenango Department | 41 | 66 | 36 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Chinandega Department | 140 | 226 | 122 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Chiquimula | 78 | 126 | 68 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Choluteca Department | 110 | 177 | 96 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Comayagua Department | 68 | 109 | 59 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Honduras, with aerial distance and compass direction from El Achiotal'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 | ||
| 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) | ↑ |
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| 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 El Achiotal. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Lempira Department, Honduras.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Achiotal (You) | Lempira Department | 1,210 | — | — |
| La Virtud | Lempira Department | 1,315 | 6.4 | ESE |
| Guatemalita | Lempira Department | 950 | 14.8 | ENE |
| Victoria | Cabanas | 2,023 | 19.4 | SE |
| Chalatenango | Chalatenango Department | 19,364 | 21.0 | WSW |
| Sensuntepeque | Cabanas | 20,386 | 26.6 | SSE |
| Cololaca | Lempira Department | 1,014 | 28.1 | NNW |
| Suchitoto | Cuscatlan | 5,735 | 34.0 | WSW |
| San Francisco Morazán | Chalatenango Department | 506 | 34.2 | WNW |
| Erandique | Lempira Department | 1,882 | 35.3 | ENE |
| El Granzal | Ocotepeque Department | 876 | 37.4 | NNW |
How does El Achiotal rank within Lempira 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 El Achiotal appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Gracias | 7,909 |
| Lepaera | 3,137 |
| La Unión | 3,054 |
| Erandique | 1,882 |
| La Libertad | 1,444 |
| La Virtud | 1,315 |
| El Achiotal ⭐ | 1,210 |
| Las Tejeras | 1,140 |
| Taragual | 1,043 |
| Cololaca | 1,014 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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Ilopango International Airport IATA: ILS 58 km (36 mi) from El Achiotal |
El Achiotal sits inside Lempira Department, Honduras and ranks #7 of 13 cities in Lempira 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 El Achiotal and the countries closest to El Achiotal 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 El Achiotal, 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 El Achiotal at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Lempira Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from El Achiotal — 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 El Achiotal 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 Lempira 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 El Achiotal 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 El Achiotal 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 El Achiotal 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 El Achiotal 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 El Achiotal. 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 Lempira Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
El Achiotal ranks #7 of 13 cities in Lempira 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 El Achiotal is Ilopango International Airport (ILS), about 58 km (36 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.