Current Date And Time In Buenos Aires, Nicaragua
Friday, 14 August 2026
17:53:24 CST
State: Rivas Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 1,692
Find cities, states and countries closest to Buenos Aires in Rivas 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 Buenos Aires.
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 Buenos Aires from our regional database:
| State / Region | Rivas Department |
| Total Population | 1,692 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 11.4692° N |
| Center Longitude | -85.8166° E |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Rivas Department | #9 of 10 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Altagracia | 17 | 28 | 15 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Belén | 5 | 9 | 5 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Cárdenas | 28 | 45 | 24 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Dolores | 38 | 61 | 33 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| El Rosario | 34 | 55 | 30 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Jinotepe | 37 | 59 | 32 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| La Conquista | 31 | 50 | 27 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| La Cruz | 30 | 48 | 26 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| La Paz de Carazo | 32 | 52 | 28 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Moyogalpa | 9 | 15 | 8 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Nandaime | 26 | 41 | 22 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Potosí | 3 | 5 | 3 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Rivas | 2 | 3 | 2 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| San Jorge | 1 | 2 | 1 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| San Juan del Sur | 15 | 25 | 13 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Rivas Department (home state of Buenos Aires), 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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| Alajuela Province | 119 | 192 | 103 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Boaco Department | 82 | 132 | 71 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Carazo Department | 34 | 54 | 29 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chinandega Department | 125 | 202 | 109 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Choluteca Department | 160 | 258 | 139 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Chontales Department | 71 | 114 | 61 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Estelí Department | 136 | 220 | 118 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Granada Department | 32 | 51 | 28 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Guanacaste Province | 73 | 117 | 63 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Heredia Province | 141 | 227 | 122 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nicaragua, with aerial distance and compass direction from Buenos Aires'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 Buenos Aires. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Rivas Department, Nicaragua.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires (You) | Rivas Department | 1,692 | — | — |
| San Jorge | Rivas Department | 7,158 | 2.1 | SE |
| Rivas | Rivas Department | 30,000 | 3.5 | SSW |
| Potosí | Rivas Department | 5,222 | 5.2 | WNW |
| Belén | Rivas Department | 5,415 | 8.8 | WNW |
| Tola | Rivas Department | 2,638 | 13.7 | WSW |
| Moyogalpa | Rivas Department | 3,940 | 15.1 | ENE |
| San Juan del Sur | Rivas Department | 7,790 | 24.8 | SSW |
| Altagracia | Rivas Department | 2,771 | 28.1 | ENE |
| Nandaime | Granada Department | 20,810 | 41.1 | NW |
| Cárdenas | Rivas Department | 1,204 | 45.2 | SE |
How does Buenos Aires rank within Rivas 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 Buenos Aires appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Rivas | 30,000 |
| San Juan del Sur | 7,790 |
| San Jorge | 7,158 |
| Belén | 5,415 |
| Potosí | 5,222 |
| Moyogalpa | 3,940 |
| Altagracia | 2,771 |
| Tola | 2,638 |
| Buenos Aires ⭐ | 1,692 |
| Cárdenas | 1,204 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| City | Density/km² |
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Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport IATA: MGA 84 km (52 mi) from Buenos Aires |
Buenos Aires sits inside Rivas Department, Nicaragua and ranks #9 of 10 cities in Rivas 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 Buenos Aires and the countries closest to Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires, 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 Buenos Aires at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Rivas Department, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Buenos Aires — 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 Buenos Aires 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 Rivas 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 Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires 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 Buenos Aires. 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 Rivas Department city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Buenos Aires ranks #9 of 10 cities in Rivas 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 Buenos Aires is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), about 84 km (52 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.