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Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Find cities, states and countries closest to Santa Rosa del Peñón 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 Santa Rosa del Peñón.
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 Rosa del Peñón from our regional database:
| State / Region | León Department |
| Total Population | 2,913 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 12.8012° N |
| Center Longitude | -86.3699° E |
| Elevation | 176 m (577 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in León Department | #10 of 13 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Achuapa | 23 | 37 | 20 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ciudad Darío | 17 | 28 | 15 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| El Jicaral | 5 | 8 | 5 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| El Sauce | 13 | 21 | 11 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Estelí | 20 | 32 | 18 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Jinotega | 32 | 51 | 28 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| La Concordia | 30 | 49 | 26 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| La Trinidad | 15 | 24 | 13 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Larreynaga | 16 | 26 | 14 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| LLano de La Cruz | 33 | 53 | 29 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Malpaisillo | 25 | 41 | 22 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Nuevo Renacer | 23 | 37 | 20 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| San Francisco Libre | 21 | 34 | 18 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| San Isidro | 15 | 24 | 13 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| San Juan de Limay | 31 | 49 | 27 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to León Department (home state of Santa Rosa del Peñón), 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 Santa Rosa del Peñón'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) | ↑ |
| 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 Santa Rosa del Peñón. 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 |
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| Santa Rosa del Peñón (You) | León Department | 2,913 | — | — |
| El Jicaral | León Department | 1,446 | 8.4 | S |
| San Nicolás | Estelí Department | — | 14.8 | N |
| El Sauce | León Department | 11,898 | 20.7 | WNW |
| La Trinidad | Estelí Department | — | 23.7 | NE |
| San Isidro | Matagalpa Department | — | 23.7 | NE |
| Larreynaga | León Department | 7,703 | 25.9 | WSW |
| Ciudad Darío | Matagalpa Department | 13,318 | 27.8 | ESE |
| Sébaco | Matagalpa Department | — | 30.2 | E |
| Valle San Francisco | Managua Department | 2,219 | 32.0 | SSE |
| Estelí | Estelí Department | 96,422 | 32.5 | N |
How does Santa Rosa del Peñón 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 Santa Rosa del Peñón 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 |
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Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport IATA: MGA 77 km (48 mi) from Santa Rosa del Peñón |
Santa Rosa del Peñón sits inside León Department, Nicaragua and ranks #10 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 Santa Rosa del Peñón and the countries closest to Santa Rosa del Peñón 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 Rosa del Peñón, 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 Rosa del Peñón 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 Santa Rosa del Peñón — 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 Rosa del Peñón 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 Santa Rosa del Peñón 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 Rosa del Peñón 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 Rosa del Peñón 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 Rosa del Peñón 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 Rosa del Peñón. 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.
Santa Rosa del Peñón ranks #10 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 Santa Rosa del Peñón is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), about 77 km (48 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.