Current Date And Time In Ciudad Darío, Nicaragua
Saturday, 15 August 2026
06:33:02 CST
State: Matagalpa Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 13,318
Find cities, states and countries closest to Ciudad Darío in Matagalpa 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 Ciudad Darío.
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 Ciudad Darío from our regional database:
| State / Region | Matagalpa Department |
| Total Population | 13,318 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 12.7314° N |
| Center Longitude | -86.124° E |
| Elevation | 456 m (1,496 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Matagalpa Department | #3 of 8 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| El Jicaral | 17 | 28 | 15 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Esquipulas | 23 | 37 | 20 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Estelí | 29 | 47 | 26 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Jinotega | 26 | 42 | 23 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| La Trinidad | 18 | 29 | 16 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| LLano de La Cruz | 28 | 45 | 25 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Matagalpa | 19 | 31 | 17 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Nuevo Renacer | 29 | 47 | 26 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| San Dionisio | 19 | 30 | 16 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| San Francisco Libre | 20 | 32 | 17 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| San Isidro | 15 | 23 | 13 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| San José de los Remates | 26 | 42 | 23 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| San Nicolás | 21 | 33 | 18 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| San Ramón | 23 | 38 | 20 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Santa Rosa del Peñón | 17 | 28 | 15 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Matagalpa Department (home state of Ciudad Darío), 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 | 32 | 52 | 28 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Carazo Department | 99 | 160 | 86 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Chinandega Department | 116 | 187 | 101 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Choluteca Department | 121 | 194 | 105 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Chontales Department | 60 | 96 | 52 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| El Paraíso Department | 117 | 189 | 102 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Estelí Department | 74 | 120 | 65 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Francisco Morazán Department | 140 | 225 | 121 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Granada Department | 86 | 139 | 75 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Jinotega Department | 58 | 93 | 50 | North (N) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nicaragua, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ciudad Darío'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 Ciudad Darío. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Ciudad Darío (You) | Matagalpa Department | 13,318 | — | — |
| Sébaco | Matagalpa Department | — | 13.9 | NNE |
| Terrabona | Matagalpa Department | 1,902 | 17.3 | E |
| San Isidro | Matagalpa Department | — | 23.3 | NNW |
| Santa Rosa del Peñón | León Department | 2,913 | 27.8 | WNW |
| El Jicaral | León Department | 1,446 | 27.8 | W |
| La Trinidad | Estelí Department | — | 29.0 | NNW |
| Valle San Francisco | Managua Department | 2,219 | 29.1 | SW |
| San Dionisio | Matagalpa Department | 3,910 | 29.9 | E |
| Matagalpa | Matagalpa Department | 109,089 | 31.2 | NE |
| San Francisco Libre | Managua Department | — | 31.6 | SW |
How does Ciudad Darío rank within Matagalpa 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 Ciudad Darío appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Matagalpa | 109,089 |
| Río Blanco | 17,018 |
| Ciudad Darío ⭐ | 13,318 |
| Matiguás | 10,523 |
| Muy Muy | 4,839 |
| San Dionisio | 3,910 |
| San Ramón | 2,827 |
| Terrabona | 1,902 |
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Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport IATA: MGA 66 km (41 mi) from Ciudad Darío |
Ciudad Darío sits inside Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua and ranks #3 of 8 cities in Matagalpa 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 Ciudad Darío and the countries closest to Ciudad Darío 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 Ciudad Darío, 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 Ciudad Darío at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Matagalpa Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ciudad Darío — 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 Ciudad Darío 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 Matagalpa 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 Ciudad Darío 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 Ciudad Darío 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 Ciudad Darío 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 Ciudad Darío 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 Ciudad Darío. 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 Matagalpa Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Ciudad Darío ranks #3 of 8 cities in Matagalpa 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 Ciudad Darío is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), about 66 km (41 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.