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La Paz Department, El Salvador – El Salvador Flag

Current Date And Time In La Paz Department, El Salvador

Saturday, 25 July 2026
15:22:59 CST
Capital: Zacatecoluca
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Area: 1,224.00 km²
State Code: PA

States Near To La Paz Department


Find states and regions closest to La Paz Department in El Salvador 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 El Salvador 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 El Salvador

📍 La Paz Department 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 La Paz Department from our regional database:

Capital CityZacatecoluca
Total Population
Land Area1,224 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude13.4954° N
Center Longitude-88.9797° E
Average Elevation115 m (378 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of San Vicente Department San Vicente Department17 mi27 km15 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of San Salvador Department San Salvador Department20 mi32 km17 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Cuscatlan Cuscatlan26 mi42 km23 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Usulutan Usulutan29 mi46 km25 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of La Libertad Department La Libertad Department29 mi46 km25 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cabanas Cabanas30 mi48 km26 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of San Miguel Department San Miguel Department49 mi80 km43 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Chalatenango Department Chalatenango Department50 mi80 km43 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Sonsonate Department Sonsonate Department52 mi84 km45 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Lempira Department Lempira Department56 mi90 km48 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

Countries Near To La Paz Department


Explore countries nearest to La Paz Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from La Paz Department 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 Guatemala Guatemala164 mi264 km142 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Honduras Honduras202 mi326 km176 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Belize Belize236 mi380 km205 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Nicaragua Nicaragua256 mi412 km222 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Costa Rica Costa Rica446 mi718 km387 nm
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to La Paz Department. 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)
La Paz Department (You)El Salvador1,224
San Vicente DepartmentEl Salvador1,184
San Salvador DepartmentEl Salvador886
CuscatlanEl Salvador756
UsulutanEl Salvador2,130
La Libertad DepartmentEl Salvador1,653
CabanasEl Salvador1,104
San Miguel DepartmentEl Salvador2,077
Chalatenango DepartmentEl Salvador2,017
Sonsonate DepartmentEl Salvador1,226
Lempira DepartmentHonduras277,9104,22834.41

🏆 El Salvador State Rankings

How does La Paz Department rank within El Salvador? 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 La Paz Department appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

🏙 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 – La Paz Department, El Salvador

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

La Paz Department is a state or region within El Salvador in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to La Paz Department 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 La Paz Department to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from La Paz Department 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 El Salvador — see El Salvador state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from La Paz Department

This page also lists countries nearest to La Paz Department by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near El Salvador 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 La Paz Department 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°–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 La Paz Department.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from La Paz Department to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across El Salvador. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 La Paz Department MapView the La Paz Department satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in La Paz DepartmentExplore all cities and towns in La Paz Department for urban market analysis.
🏳️ El Salvador Country DataGet complete El Salvador data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of La Paz Department

How is the distance from La Paz Department 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 La Paz Department map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from La Paz Department mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from La Paz Department to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–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 La Paz Department in El Salvador?

See the States Near To La Paz Department 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 La Paz Department below the states table, or compare all El Salvador states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in El Salvador?

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 El Salvador state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.