Current Date And Time In Sonsonate Department, El Salvador
Saturday, 25 July 2026
14:07:23 CST
Capital: Sonsonate
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Area: 1,226.00 km²
State Code: SO
Find states and regions closest to Sonsonate 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
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 Sonsonate Department from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ahuachapan | 15 mi | 25 km | 13 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| La Libertad Department | 24 mi | 39 km | 21 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Santa Ana Department | 33 mi | 53 km | 29 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Jutiapa | 36 mi | 57 km | 31 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| San Salvador Department | 36 mi | 57 km | 31 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Cuscatlan | 46 mi | 74 km | 40 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Chalatenango Department | 49 mi | 80 km | 43 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| La Paz Department | 52 mi | 84 km | 45 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Santa Rosa Department | 55 mi | 88 km | 47 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Jalapa | 64 mi | 103 km | 55 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Sonsonate Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Sonsonate Department supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Guatemala | 164 mi | 264 km | 142 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Honduras | 202 mi | 326 km | 176 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Belize | 236 mi | 380 km | 205 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Nicaragua | 256 mi | 412 km | 222 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Costa Rica | 446 mi | 718 km | 387 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Sonsonate Department. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonsonate Department (You) | El Salvador | — | 1,226 | — |
| Ahuachapan | El Salvador | — | 1,240 | — |
| La Libertad Department | El Salvador | — | 1,653 | — |
| Santa Ana Department | El Salvador | — | 2,023 | — |
| Jutiapa | Guatemala | 6,398 | 3,216 | 0.79 |
| San Salvador Department | El Salvador | — | 886 | — |
| Cuscatlan | El Salvador | — | 756 | — |
| Chalatenango Department | El Salvador | — | 2,017 | — |
| La Paz Department | El Salvador | — | 1,224 | — |
| Santa Rosa Department | Guatemala | 396,000 | 2,295 | 134.01 |
| Jalapa | Guatemala | 366,000 | 2,063 | 177.46 |
How does Sonsonate 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 Sonsonate Department appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Usulutan | 2,130 |
| San Miguel Department | 2,077 |
| La Union | 2,074 |
| Santa Ana Department | 2,023 |
| Chalatenango Department | 2,017 |
| La Libertad Department | 1,653 |
| Morazan | 1,447 |
| Ahuachapan | 1,240 |
| Sonsonate Department ⭐ | 1,226 |
| La Paz Department | 1,224 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Sonsonate Department is a state or region within El Salvador in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Sonsonate 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to Sonsonate 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Sonsonate 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 Sonsonate Department.
Knowing the distance from Sonsonate 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.
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 Sonsonate Department map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Sonsonate 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.
See the States Near To Sonsonate 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 Sonsonate Department below the states table, or compare all El Salvador states by area, population and density.
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.