Current Date And Time In San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Friday, 14 August 2026
14:57:10 CST
State: Rivas Department
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 7,790
District: Municipio de San Juan del Sur
Find cities, states and countries closest to San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur.
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 San Juan del Sur from our regional database:
| State / Region | Rivas Department |
| District | Municipio de San Juan del Sur |
| Total Population | 7,790 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 11.2529° N |
| Center Longitude | -85.8705° E |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Rivas Department | #2 of 10 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Acoyapa | 69 | 110 | 60 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Altagracia | 29 | 47 | 25 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Atenas | 134 | 216 | 117 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bagaces | 65 | 105 | 57 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Barrio Jesús | 132 | 213 | 115 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bejuco | 104 | 167 | 90 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Belén | 17 | 28 | 15 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Belén | 61 | 99 | 53 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bijagua | 66 | 106 | 57 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Boaco | 85 | 138 | 74 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Boca de Sábalos | 96 | 155 | 84 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Bocana de Paiwas | 117 | 189 | 102 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Buenos Aires | 15 | 25 | 13 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Buenos Aires | 80 | 129 | 70 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Camoapa | 82 | 132 | 71 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Rivas Department (home state of San Juan del Sur), 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 San Juan del Sur'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 San Juan del Sur. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan del Sur (You) | Rivas Department | 7,790 | — | — |
| Rivas | Rivas Department | 30,000 | 21.3 | NNE |
| Tola | Rivas Department | 2,638 | 22.0 | NNW |
| San Jorge | Rivas Department | 7,158 | 23.7 | NNE |
| Buenos Aires | Rivas Department | 1,692 | 24.8 | NNE |
| Potosí | Rivas Department | 5,222 | 26.9 | N |
| Belén | Rivas Department | 5,415 | 27.9 | N |
| La Cruz | Guanacaste Province | 4,319 | 32.7 | SE |
| Moyogalpa | Rivas Department | 3,940 | 37.1 | NNE |
| Cárdenas | Rivas Department | 1,204 | 39.9 | E |
| Altagracia | Rivas Department | 2,771 | 47.2 | NE |
How does San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur 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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Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport IATA: LIR 82 km (51 mi) from San Juan del Sur |
San Juan del Sur sits inside Rivas Department, Nicaragua and ranks #2 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 San Juan del Sur and the countries closest to San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur, 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 San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur — 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 San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur 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 San Juan del Sur. 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.
San Juan del Sur ranks #2 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 San Juan del Sur is Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), about 82 km (51 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.