Current Date And Time In La Paz de Carazo, Nicaragua
Friday, 14 August 2026
13:50:49 CST
State: Carazo Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 2,454
Find cities, states and countries closest to La Paz de Carazo in Carazo Department, Nicaragua 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 La Paz de Carazo.
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 La Paz de Carazo from our regional database:
| State / Region | Carazo Department |
| Total Population | 2,454 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 11.8231° N |
| Center Longitude | -86.1278° E |
| Elevation | 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Carazo Department | #6 of 7 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Catarina | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Diriá | 6 | 10 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Diriomo | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Dolores | 6 | 10 | 6 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| El Rosario | 3 | 4 | 2 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Jinotepe | 5 | 8 | 4 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| La Conquista | 8 | 12 | 7 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Masatepe | 6 | 10 | 6 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Nandaime | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Niquinohomo | 6 | 10 | 5 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| San Juan de Oriente | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| San Marcos | 8 | 13 | 7 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Santa Teresa | 3 | 4 | 2 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Carazo Department (home state of La Paz de Carazo), 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 | ||
| Alajuela Province | 152 | 244 | 132 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Boaco Department | 71 | 114 | 61 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chinandega Department | 92 | 148 | 80 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Choluteca Department | 127 | 205 | 110 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Chontales Department | 75 | 120 | 65 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Estelí Department | 106 | 171 | 92 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Granada Department | 18 | 28 | 15 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Guanacaste Province | 105 | 170 | 92 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| La Union | 166 | 267 | 144 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| León Department | 69 | 111 | 60 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nicaragua, with aerial distance and compass direction from La Paz de Carazo'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 | 983 | 1,582 | 854 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Belize | 371 | 597 | 322 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 517 | 832 | 449 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Colombia | 939 | 1,512 | 816 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Costa Rica | 237 | 381 | 206 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 773 | 1,244 | 671 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Ecuador | 1,124 | 1,809 | 976 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| El Salvador | 256 | 412 | 222 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Guatemala | 392 | 631 | 340 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Haiti | 956 | 1,539 | 830 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to La Paz de Carazo. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Carazo Department, Nicaragua.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz de Carazo (You) | Carazo Department | 2,454 | — | — |
| El Rosario | Carazo Department | — | 4.2 | WNW |
| Santa Teresa | Carazo Department | — | 4.4 | WSW |
| Jinotepe | Carazo Department | 29,507 | 8.3 | WNW |
| Niquinohomo | Masaya Department | 7,732 | 9.8 | NNE |
| Diriomo | Granada Department | 10,113 | 10.2 | NE |
| Dolores | Carazo Department | 7,065 | 10.3 | WNW |
| Masatepe | Masaya Department | 21,452 | 10.3 | N |
| Diriá | Granada Department | 3,903 | 10.4 | NE |
| San Juan de Oriente | Masaya Department | 2,111 | 11.0 | NNE |
| Nandaime | Granada Department | 20,810 | 11.0 | SE |
How does La Paz de Carazo rank within Carazo 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 La Paz de Carazo appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Diriamba | 35,008 |
| Jinotepe | 29,507 |
| San Marcos | 23,347 |
| Dolores | 7,065 |
| El Rosario | 2,991 |
| La Paz de Carazo ⭐ | 2,454 |
| La Conquista | 919 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport IATA: MGA 36 km (22 mi) from La Paz de Carazo |
La Paz de Carazo sits inside Carazo Department, Nicaragua and ranks #6 of 7 cities in Carazo 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 La Paz de Carazo and the countries closest to La Paz de Carazo by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Nicaragua. 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 La Paz de Carazo, 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 La Paz de Carazo at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Carazo Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from La Paz de Carazo — 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 La Paz de Carazo 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 Carazo 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 La Paz de Carazo 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 La Paz de Carazo 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 La Paz de Carazo 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 La Paz de Carazo 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 La Paz de Carazo. 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 Carazo Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
La Paz de Carazo ranks #6 of 7 cities in Carazo 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 La Paz de Carazo is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), about 36 km (22 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.