
Find cities, states and countries closest to El Cuá in Jinotega 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 El Cuá.
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 Cuá from our regional database:
| State / Region | Jinotega Department |
| District | Municipio El Cua |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 13.3684° N |
| Center Longitude | -85.6734° E |
| Elevation | 439 m (1,440 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Jinotega | 29 | 47 | 25 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| La Dalia | 17 | 27 | 14 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Las Praderas | 18 | 29 | 16 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| LLano de La Cruz | 28 | 45 | 24 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Murra | 36 | 57 | 31 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Pantasma | 18 | 29 | 16 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Quilalí | 27 | 44 | 24 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Rancho Grande | 12 | 19 | 10 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| San José de Bocay | 15 | 24 | 13 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Santa Maía de Pantasma | 18 | 29 | 16 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Waslala | 21 | 33 | 18 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Wiwilí | 21 | 33 | 18 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Wiwilí de Jinotega | 20 | 31 | 17 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Jinotega Department (home state of El Cuá), 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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| Atlántida Department | 170 | 273 | 147 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Boaco Department | 89 | 143 | 77 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Chinandega Department | 132 | 213 | 115 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Choluteca Department | 117 | 189 | 102 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Chontales Department | 117 | 188 | 101 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Colón Department | 129 | 207 | 112 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| El Paraíso Department | 90 | 145 | 78 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Estelí Department | 76 | 122 | 66 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Francisco Morazán Department | 112 | 181 | 98 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Gracias a Dios Department | 124 | 199 | 108 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nicaragua, with aerial distance and compass direction from El Cuá'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 | ||
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| Bahamas | 983 | 1,582 | 854 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Belize | 371 | 597 | 322 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cayman Islands | 517 | 832 | 449 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Colombia | 939 | 1,512 | 816 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Costa Rica | 237 | 381 | 206 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Cuba | 773 | 1,244 | 671 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Ecuador | 1,124 | 1,809 | 976 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| El Salvador | 256 | 412 | 222 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Guatemala | 392 | 631 | 340 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Haiti | 956 | 1,539 | 830 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to El Cuá. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Jinotega Department, Nicaragua.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cuá (You) | Jinotega Department | — | — | — |
| Rancho Grande | Matagalpa Department | — | 19.2 | SE |
| San José de Bocay | Jinotega Department | 2,367 | 24.1 | NE |
| La Dalia | Matagalpa Department | — | 26.7 | SSW |
| Pantasma | Jinotega Department | — | 29.1 | W |
| Las Praderas | Jinotega Department | 7,836 | 29.4 | W |
| Santa Maía de Pantasma | Jinotega Department | — | 29.4 | W |
| Wiwilí de Jinotega | Jinotega Department | — | 31.5 | NNW |
| Waslala | North Caribbean Coast | 6,498 | 33.0 | E |
| Wiwilí | Nueva Segovia Department | 6,955 | 33.1 | NNW |
| Quilalí | Nueva Segovia Department | 13,590 | 44.1 | WNW |
How does El Cuá rank within Jinotega 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 Cuá appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Jinotega | 55,000 |
| Las Praderas | 7,836 |
| San Rafael del Norte | 5,458 |
| San Sebastián de Yalí | 4,514 |
| San José de Bocay | 2,367 |
| La Concordia | 2,249 |
| LLano de La Cruz | 1,643 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| City | Density/km² |
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Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport IATA: MGA 147 km (91 mi) from El Cuá |
El Cuá sits inside Jinotega 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 El Cuá and the countries closest to El Cuá 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 El Cuá, 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 Cuá at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Jinotega Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from El Cuá — 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 Cuá 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 Jinotega 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 Cuá 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 Cuá 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 Cuá 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of El Cuá. 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 Jinotega Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to El Cuá is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), about 147 km (91 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.