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Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica – Costa Rica Flag

Current Date And Time In Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

Saturday, 25 July 2026
14:07:20 CST
Capital: Liberia
Currency: Costa Rican ColĂłn (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Area: 10,196.32 km²
State Code: G

States Near To Guanacaste Province


Find states and regions closest to Guanacaste Province in Costa Rica 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Costa Rica and North America.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Costa Rica

📍 Guanacaste Province Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Guanacaste Province from our regional database:

Capital CityLiberia
Total Population
Land Area10,196 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude10.4073° N
Center Longitude-85.4376° E
Average Elevation13 m (44 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alajuela Province Alajuela Province68 mi109 km59 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Rivas Department Rivas Department73 mi117 km63 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of RĂ­o San Juan Department RĂ­o San Juan Department83 mi133 km72 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of San José San José96 mi155 km83 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Heredia Province Heredia Province97 mi156 km84 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Granada Department Granada Department104 mi167 km90 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Carazo Department Carazo Department105 mi170 km92 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Chontales Department Chontales Department120 mi193 km104 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Masaya Department Masaya Department123 mi199 km107 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cartago Province Cartago Province128 mi206 km111 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

Countries Near To Guanacaste Province


Explore countries nearest to Guanacaste Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Guanacaste Province supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Panama Panama219 mi353 km190 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Nicaragua Nicaragua237 mi381 km206 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Honduras Honduras412 mi664 km358 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of El Salvador El Salvador446 mi718 km387 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Guatemala Guatemala603 mi971 km524 nm
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Guanacaste Province. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Guanacaste Province (You)Costa Rica10,196
Alajuela ProvinceCosta Rica9,772
Rivas DepartmentNicaragua183,6112,16217.17
RĂ­o San Juan DepartmentNicaragua137,1897,5416.29
San JoséCosta Rica4,970
Heredia ProvinceCosta Rica2,663
Granada DepartmentNicaragua215,9651,04073.88
Carazo DepartmentNicaragua198,3951,08186.59
Chontales DepartmentNicaragua191,8566,48114.29
Masaya DepartmentNicaragua397,632611337.86
Cartago ProvinceCosta Rica3,093

🏆 Costa Rica State Rankings

How does Guanacaste Province rank within Costa Rica? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Guanacaste Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Guanacaste Province is a state or region within Costa Rica in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Guanacaste Province is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Guanacaste Province to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Guanacaste Province to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Costa Rica — see Costa Rica state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Guanacaste Province

This page also lists countries nearest to Guanacaste Province by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Costa Rica page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across North America.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Guanacaste Province using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Guanacaste Province.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Guanacaste Province to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Costa Rica. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Guanacaste Province MapView the Guanacaste Province satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Guanacaste ProvinceExplore all cities and towns in Guanacaste Province for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Costa Rica Country DataGet complete Costa Rica data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Guanacaste Province

How is the distance from Guanacaste Province to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Guanacaste Province map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Guanacaste Province mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Guanacaste Province to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Guanacaste Province in Costa Rica?

See the States Near To Guanacaste Province table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Guanacaste Province below the states table, or compare all Costa Rica states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Costa Rica?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in North America. Use the population & area comparison and Costa Rica state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.