Current Date And Time In Santa Teresa, Nicaragua
Friday, 14 August 2026
13:29:59 CST
State: Carazo Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
District: Municipio de Santa Teresa
Find cities, states and countries closest to Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa.
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 Santa Teresa from our regional database:
| State / Region | Carazo Department |
| District | Municipio de Santa Teresa |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 11.803° N |
| Center Longitude | -86.1631° E |
| Elevation | 407 m (1,335 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Belén | 28 | 45 | 24 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Buenos Aires | 33 | 53 | 29 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Catarina | 10 | 16 | 8 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Ciudad Sandino | 27 | 44 | 24 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Diriá | 9 | 15 | 8 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Diriamba | 6 | 10 | 6 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Diriomo | 9 | 15 | 8 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Dolores | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| El Crucero | 16 | 26 | 14 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| El Rosario | 2 | 3 | 2 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| El Rosario | 14 | 23 | 12 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Granada | 17 | 27 | 14 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Jinotepe | 4 | 6 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| La Concepción | 9 | 15 | 8 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| La Conquista | 5 | 8 | 4 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Carazo Department (home state of Santa Teresa), 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 Santa Teresa'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 Santa Teresa. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa (You) | Carazo Department | — | — | — |
| El Rosario | Carazo Department | — | 3.3 | N |
| La Paz de Carazo | Carazo Department | 2,454 | 4.4 | ENE |
| Jinotepe | Carazo Department | 29,507 | 6.4 | NW |
| Dolores | Carazo Department | 7,065 | 8.2 | NW |
| La Conquista | Carazo Department | 919 | 8.3 | SSW |
| Diriamba | Carazo Department | 35,008 | 10.3 | NW |
| Masatepe | Masaya Department | 21,452 | 12.6 | N |
| San Marcos | Carazo Department | 23,347 | 12.6 | NNW |
| Nandaime | Granada Department | 20,810 | 13.0 | ESE |
| Niquinohomo | Masaya Department | 7,732 | 13.6 | NNE |
How does Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| 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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| City | Density/km² |
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Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport IATA: MGA 38 km (23 mi) from Santa Teresa |
Santa Teresa sits inside Carazo Department, Nicaragua. 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 Santa Teresa and the countries closest to Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa, 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 Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa — 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 Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa. 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.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Santa Teresa is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), about 38 km (23 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.