Current Date And Time In Rancho Grande, Nicaragua
Friday, 14 August 2026
15:47:00 CST
Find cities, states and countries closest to Rancho Grande 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 Rancho Grande.
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 Rancho Grande from our regional database:
| State / Region | Matagalpa Department |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 13.237° N |
| Center Longitude | -85.5582° E |
| Elevation | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| El Cuá | 12 | 19 | 10 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| La Dalia | 14 | 22 | 12 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Las Praderas | 27 | 44 | 23 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Matagalpa | 32 | 52 | 28 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Matiguás | 28 | 46 | 25 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Pantasma | 27 | 44 | 24 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Río Blanco | 31 | 49 | 27 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| San José de Bocay | 21 | 34 | 18 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| San Ramón | 29 | 46 | 25 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Santa Maía de Pantasma | 27 | 44 | 24 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Waslala | 14 | 23 | 12 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Wiwilí | 32 | 52 | 28 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Wiwilí de Jinotega | 31 | 50 | 27 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Matagalpa Department (home state of Rancho Grande), 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 Rancho Grande'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 Rancho Grande. 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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| Rancho Grande (You) | Matagalpa Department | — | — | — |
| El Cuá | Jinotega Department | — | 19.2 | NW |
| La Dalia | Matagalpa Department | — | 22.4 | WSW |
| Waslala | North Caribbean Coast | 6,498 | 23.1 | ENE |
| San José de Bocay | Jinotega Department | 2,367 | 34.0 | N |
| Las Praderas | Jinotega Department | 7,836 | 43.5 | WNW |
| Santa Maía de Pantasma | Jinotega Department | — | 43.6 | WNW |
| Pantasma | Jinotega Department | — | 43.6 | WNW |
| Matiguás | Matagalpa Department | 10,523 | 45.6 | SSE |
| San Ramón | Matagalpa Department | 2,827 | 46.3 | SW |
| Río Blanco | Matagalpa Department | 17,018 | 49.5 | SE |
How does Rancho Grande 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 Rancho Grande appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| 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 139 km (86 mi) from Rancho Grande |
Rancho Grande sits inside Matagalpa 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 Rancho Grande and the countries closest to Rancho Grande 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 Rancho Grande, 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 Rancho Grande 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 Rancho Grande — 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 Rancho Grande 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 Rancho Grande 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 Rancho Grande 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 Rancho Grande 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 Rancho Grande 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 Rancho Grande. 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.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Rancho Grande is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), about 139 km (86 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.