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Ayapa, Yoro Department, Honduras – Honduras Flag

Current Date And Time In Ayapa, Honduras

Saturday, 25 July 2026
22:25:09 CST
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 1,559
District: Yoro

📍 Cities Near To Ayapa


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ayapa in Yoro 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 Ayapa.

📍 Ayapa 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 Ayapa from our regional database:

State / RegionYoro Department
DistrictYoro
Total Population1,559
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude15.1117° N
Center Longitude-87.1756° E
Elevation642 m (2,106 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
Population Rank in Yoro Department#26 of 48
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Arenal Arenal28 45 24
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of El Bálsamo El Bálsamo20 32 17
West (W)
National Flag Of El Escaño de Tepale El Escaño de Tepale26 42 23
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Esquías Esquías29 46 25
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Guayape Guayape36 57 31
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jocón Jocón18 29 16
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of La Estancia La Estancia28 44 24
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of La Rosa La Rosa18 29 16
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of La Trinidad La Trinidad2 3 2
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Las Vegas Las Vegas19 31 17
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Lomitas Lomitas3 5 2
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Mangulile Mangulile25 41 22
East (E)
National Flag Of Marale Marale16 26 14
South (S)
National Flag Of Minas de Oro Minas de Oro25 40 21
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Nueva Florida Nueva Florida33 53 28
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Ayapa


States and regions closest to Yoro Department (home state of Ayapa), 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 Department26 42 22
North (N)
National Flag Of Bay Islands Bay Islands117 189 102
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cabanas Cabanas146 235 127
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cayo District Cayo District173 278 150
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Choluteca Department Choluteca Department138 222 120
South (S)
National Flag Of Colón Department Colón Department111 178 96
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Comayagua Department Comayagua Department60 97 52
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Copán Department Copán Department118 189 102
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Cortés Department Cortés Department65 104 56
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cuscatlan Cuscatlan162 260 140
Southwest (SW)

🌎 Countries Near To Ayapa


Countries bordering or closest to Honduras, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ayapa'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 Ayapa. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Yoro Department, Honduras.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ayapa (You)Yoro Department1,559
La TrinidadYoro Department1,3142.9WSW
LomitasYoro Department1,5524.6WSW
YoroYoro Department15,7745.9ENE
YoritoYoro Department2,16912.6WSW
Santa RitaYoro Department12,86913.1WNW
Punta OcoteYoro Department1,39915.2NW
PaujilesYoro Department1,24418.8W
San JoséYoro Department1,89722.8N
SulacoYoro Department2,76023.8SSW
San AntonioYoro Department1,71124.8N

🏆 Yoro Department City Rankings

How does Ayapa rank within Yoro 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 Ayapa appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
El Progreso100,810
Olanchito25,969
Yoro15,774
Santa Rita12,869
Morazán11,076
El Negrito9,303
Agua Blanca Sur7,592
Victoria2,884
Sulaco2,760
La Mina2,690

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Golosón International Airport
IATA: LCE
78 km (49 mi) from Ayapa
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 Yoro Department Cities
Ayapa ranks #26 of 48 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Ayapa Sits on the Map

Ayapa sits inside Yoro Department, Honduras and ranks #26 of 48 cities in Yoro 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 Ayapa 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 Ayapa 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 Ayapa and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ayapa against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Yoro Department city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ayapa: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ayapa and the countries closest to Ayapa 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 Ayapa, 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 Ayapa at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ayapa

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ayapa MapView the Ayapa map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ayapa Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Yoro Department OverviewExplore the Yoro 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 Ayapa

Which cities are closest to Ayapa?

See the Cities Near To Ayapa 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 Yoro Department by population and density.

How is the distance from Ayapa to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ayapa. 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 Yoro Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Ayapa ranks #26 of 48 cities in Yoro 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 Ayapa?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ayapa is Golosón International Airport (LCE), about 78 km (49 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.