Current Date And Time In El Sauce, Nicaragua
Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:18:29 CST
State: León Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 11,898
Find cities, states and countries closest to El Sauce in León 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 Sauce.
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 Sauce from our regional database:
| State / Region | León Department |
| Total Population | 11,898 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 12.8869° N |
| Center Longitude | -86.539° E |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in León Department | #4 of 13 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Achuapa | 12 | 19 | 10 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Cinco Pinos | 32 | 52 | 28 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| El Jicaral | 15 | 25 | 13 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Estelí | 19 | 30 | 16 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| La Concordia | 33 | 53 | 29 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| La Trinidad | 21 | 34 | 18 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Larreynaga | 15 | 24 | 13 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Malpaisillo | 22 | 36 | 19 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Quezalguaque | 36 | 58 | 31 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| San Francisco del Norte | 27 | 43 | 23 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| San Francisco Libre | 31 | 50 | 27 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| San Isidro | 23 | 38 | 20 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| San Juan de Limay | 21 | 33 | 18 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| San Nicolás | 13 | 21 | 11 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| San Pedro del Norte | 35 | 57 | 31 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to León Department (home state of El Sauce), 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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| Boaco Department | 67 | 109 | 59 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Carazo Department | 69 | 111 | 60 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Chinandega Department | 43 | 70 | 38 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Choluteca Department | 63 | 101 | 55 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chontales Department | 97 | 156 | 84 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Comayagua Department | 149 | 240 | 129 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| El Paraíso Department | 90 | 145 | 78 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Estelí Department | 38 | 61 | 33 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Francisco Morazán Department | 105 | 169 | 91 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Granada Department | 70 | 113 | 61 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nicaragua, with aerial distance and compass direction from El Sauce'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 | 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) | ↑ |
| Costa Rica | 237 | 381 | 206 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 773 | 1,244 | 671 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Ecuador | 1,124 | 1,809 | 976 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| 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 El Sauce. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in León Department, Nicaragua.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Sauce (You) | León Department | 11,898 | — | — |
| Achuapa | León Department | 3,299 | 19.4 | NNW |
| Santa Rosa del Peñón | León Department | 2,913 | 20.7 | ESE |
| San Nicolás | Estelí Department | — | 21.3 | ENE |
| Larreynaga | León Department | 7,703 | 23.7 | S |
| El Jicaral | León Department | 1,446 | 24.7 | SE |
| Estelí | Estelí Department | 96,422 | 30.3 | NE |
| Villanueva | Chinandega Department | — | 31.1 | WNW |
| San Juan de Limay | Estelí Department | 4,997 | 33.1 | NNW |
| La Trinidad | Estelí Department | — | 34.1 | ENE |
| Malpaisillo | León Department | — | 36.0 | SSW |
How does El Sauce rank within León 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 Sauce appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| León | 144,538 |
| Nagarote | 26,270 |
| La Paz Centro | 23,481 |
| El Sauce ⭐ | 11,898 |
| Telica | 8,776 |
| Larreynaga | 7,703 |
| Puerto Sandino | 4,371 |
| Poneloya | 4,232 |
| Achuapa | 3,299 |
| Santa Rosa del Peñón | 2,913 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport IATA: MGA 92 km (57 mi) from El Sauce |
El Sauce sits inside León Department, Nicaragua and ranks #4 of 13 cities in León 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 El Sauce and the countries closest to El Sauce 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 Sauce, 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 Sauce at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in León Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from El Sauce — 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 Sauce 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 León 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 Sauce 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 Sauce 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 Sauce 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 Sauce. 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 León Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
El Sauce ranks #4 of 13 cities in León 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 El Sauce is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), about 92 km (57 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.