Current Date And Time In El Crucero, Nicaragua
Friday, 14 August 2026
18:49:04 CST
State: Managua Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 16,469
District: El Crucero
Find cities, states and countries closest to El Crucero in Managua 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 Crucero.
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 Crucero from our regional database:
| State / Region | Managua Department |
| District | El Crucero |
| Total Population | 16,469 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 11.9901° N |
| Center Longitude | -86.3095° E |
| Elevation | 930 m (3,051 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Managua Department | #6 of 10 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Catarina | 17 | 27 | 15 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Ciudad Sandino | 12 | 19 | 10 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Diriá | 19 | 30 | 16 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Diriamba | 10 | 17 | 9 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Diriomo | 19 | 31 | 17 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Dolores | 11 | 18 | 10 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| El Rosario | 15 | 23 | 13 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| El Rosario | 15 | 25 | 13 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Granada | 24 | 39 | 21 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Jinotepe | 12 | 20 | 11 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| La Concepción | 9 | 14 | 8 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| La Conquista | 19 | 31 | 17 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| La Paz Centro | 35 | 56 | 30 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| La Paz de Carazo | 17 | 27 | 15 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Managua | 11 | 17 | 9 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Managua Department (home state of El Crucero), 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 | 181 | 291 | 157 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Boaco Department | 62 | 99 | 54 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Carazo Department | 33 | 54 | 29 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Chinandega Department | 63 | 101 | 54 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Choluteca Department | 95 | 152 | 82 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chontales Department | 80 | 129 | 70 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| El Paraíso Department | 126 | 202 | 109 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Estelí Department | 73 | 118 | 64 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Francisco Morazán Department | 140 | 226 | 122 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Granada Department | 38 | 60 | 33 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nicaragua, with aerial distance and compass direction from El Crucero'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) | ↑ |
| 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 Crucero. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Managua Department, Nicaragua.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Crucero (You) | Managua Department | 16,469 | — | — |
| Ticuantepe | Managua Department | 13,209 | 11.9 | ENE |
| La Concepción | Masaya Department | 6,946 | 14.3 | ESE |
| San Marcos | Carazo Department | 23,347 | 14.6 | SE |
| Diriamba | Carazo Department | 35,008 | 16.5 | SSE |
| Managua | Managua Department | 973,087 | 17.1 | NNE |
| Dolores | Carazo Department | 7,065 | 18.0 | SE |
| Ciudad Sandino | Managua Department | 50,000 | 19.1 | NNW |
| Masatepe | Masaya Department | 21,452 | 19.8 | ESE |
| Jinotepe | Carazo Department | 29,507 | 19.8 | SE |
| Nindirí | Masaya Department | 7,073 | 20.6 | E |
How does El Crucero rank within Managua 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 Crucero appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Managua | 973,087 |
| Mateare | 61,234 |
| Ciudad Sandino | 50,000 |
| Tipitapa | 50,000 |
| San Rafael del Sur | 29,836 |
| El Crucero ⭐ | 16,469 |
| Ticuantepe | 13,209 |
| Villa El Carmen | 5,219 |
| Masachapa | 5,000 |
| Valle San Francisco | 2,219 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| City | Density/km² |
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Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport IATA: MGA 23 km (14 mi) from El Crucero |
El Crucero sits inside Managua Department, Nicaragua and ranks #6 of 10 cities in Managua 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 Crucero and the countries closest to El Crucero 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 Crucero, 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 Crucero at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Managua Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from El Crucero — 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 Crucero 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 Managua 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 Crucero 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 Crucero 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 Crucero 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 El Crucero 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 El Crucero. 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 Managua Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
El Crucero ranks #6 of 10 cities in Managua 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 Crucero is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), about 23 km (14 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.