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Friday, 14 August 2026
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State: Ocotepeque Department
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 8,780
District: Nueva Ocotepeque
Find cities, states and countries closest to Nueva Ocotepeque in Ocotepeque 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 Nueva Ocotepeque.
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 Nueva Ocotepeque from our regional database:
| State / Region | Ocotepeque Department |
| District | Nueva Ocotepeque |
| Total Population | 8,780 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 14.4338° N |
| Center Longitude | -89.1828° E |
| Elevation | 808 m (2,651 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Ocotepeque Department | #1 of 21 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Antigua Ocotepeque | 3 | 4 | 2 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Belén Gualcho | 26 | 42 | 22 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Camotán | 30 | 48 | 26 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Chalatenango | 32 | 51 | 27 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Chiquimula | 35 | 57 | 31 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cololaca | 22 | 36 | 19 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Concepción Las Minas | 19 | 31 | 17 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Corquín | 23 | 37 | 20 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Cucuyagua | 25 | 41 | 22 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| El Corpús | 26 | 42 | 22 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| El Derrumbo | 35 | 56 | 30 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| El Granzal | 21 | 34 | 18 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| El Tránsito | 18 | 29 | 16 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Esquipulas | 15 | 23 | 13 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Jocotán | 30 | 48 | 26 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Ocotepeque Department (home state of Nueva Ocotepeque), 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 | 75 | 121 | 66 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Alta Verapaz | 104 | 168 | 90 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Atlántida Department | 150 | 242 | 131 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Baja Verapaz | 98 | 157 | 85 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Cabanas | 50 | 80 | 43 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Chalatenango Department | 24 | 38 | 21 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Chimaltenango | 119 | 191 | 103 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Chinandega Department | 180 | 289 | 156 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Chiquimula | 38 | 61 | 33 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Choluteca Department | 151 | 242 | 131 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Honduras, with aerial distance and compass direction from Nueva Ocotepeque'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) | ↑ |
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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 Nueva Ocotepeque. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Ocotepeque Department, Honduras.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nueva Ocotepeque (You) | Ocotepeque Department | 8,780 | — | — |
| Sinuapa | Ocotepeque Department | 2,389 | 1.1 | NNW |
| Santa Lucía | Ocotepeque Department | 1,224 | 2.7 | SW |
| Mercedes | Ocotepeque Department | 984 | 3.5 | E |
| Antigua Ocotepeque | Ocotepeque Department | 1,862 | 4.0 | SSW |
| Santa Fe | Ocotepeque Department | 915 | 10.7 | NNW |
| La Palma | Chalatenango Department | — | 13.1 | S |
| Llano Largo | Ocotepeque Department | 910 | 18.3 | ENE |
| La Labor | Ocotepeque Department | 1,416 | 20.2 | ENE |
| Santa Teresa | Ocotepeque Department | 914 | 20.5 | ESE |
| Esquipulas | Chiquimula | 20,674 | 23.4 | NW |
How does Nueva Ocotepeque rank within Ocotepeque 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 Nueva Ocotepeque appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Nueva Ocotepeque ⭐ | 8,780 |
| San Marcos | 5,346 |
| Sinuapa | 2,389 |
| Belén Gualcho | 2,359 |
| San Francisco del Valle | 1,878 |
| Antigua Ocotepeque | 1,862 |
| Sensenti | 1,551 |
| La Encarnación | 1,484 |
| Lucerna | 1,452 |
| La Labor | 1,416 |
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Ilopango International Airport IATA: ILS 82 km (51 mi) from Nueva Ocotepeque |
Nueva Ocotepeque sits inside Ocotepeque Department, Honduras and ranks #1 of 21 cities in Ocotepeque 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 Nueva Ocotepeque and the countries closest to Nueva Ocotepeque 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 Nueva Ocotepeque, 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 Nueva Ocotepeque at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Ocotepeque Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Nueva Ocotepeque — 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 Nueva Ocotepeque 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 Ocotepeque 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 Nueva Ocotepeque 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 Nueva Ocotepeque 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 Nueva Ocotepeque 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 Nueva Ocotepeque 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 Nueva Ocotepeque. 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 Ocotepeque Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Nueva Ocotepeque ranks #1 of 21 cities in Ocotepeque 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 Nueva Ocotepeque is Ilopango International Airport (ILS), about 82 km (51 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.