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Izabal Department, Guatemala – Guatemala Flag

Current Date And Time In Izabal Department, Guatemala

Saturday, 27 June 2026
22:48:54 CST
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 481,000
Area: 9,038.00 km²
State Code: GT-IZ

States Near To Izabal Department


Find states and regions closest to Izabal Department in Guatemala 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 Guatemala 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 Guatemala

📍 Izabal 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 Izabal Department from our regional database:

Capital CityPuerto Barrios
Total Population481,000
Land Area9,038 km²
Population Density53.22 / km²
Center Latitude15.4977° N
Center Longitude-88.8647° E
Average Elevation57 m (188 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Copán Department Copán Department39 mi62 km34 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Santa Bárbara Department Santa Bárbara Department40 mi65 km35 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cortés Department Cortés Department52 mi83 km45 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Toledo District Toledo District52 mi84 km45 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Zacapa Zacapa58 mi93 km50 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chiquimula Chiquimula67 mi107 km58 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ocotepeque Department Ocotepeque Department69 mi111 km60 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Alta Verapaz Alta Verapaz86 mi138 km74 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Intibucá Department Intibucá Department88 mi142 km76 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of El Progreso El Progreso89 mi144 km78 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Izabal Department


Explore countries nearest to Izabal Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Izabal 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 Belize Belize150 mi242 km131 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of El Salvador El Salvador164 mi264 km142 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Honduras Honduras269 mi432 km233 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Nicaragua Nicaragua392 mi631 km340 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Costa Rica Costa Rica603 mi971 km524 nm
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Izabal 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)
Izabal Department (You)Guatemala481,0009,03853.22
Copán DepartmentHonduras382,7223,24265.80
Santa Bárbara DepartmentHonduras368,2985,02443.38
Cortés DepartmentHonduras1,621,7623,923155.39
Toledo DistrictBelize36,6004,6498.29
ZacapaGuatemala244,0002,69090.71
ChiquimulaGuatemala415,0002,376174.66
Ocotepeque DepartmentHonduras118,5581,63029.89
Alta VerapazGuatemala1,341,0008,686154.41
Intibucá DepartmentHonduras232,5093,12334.93
El ProgresoGuatemala176,0001,92291.57

🏆 Guatemala State Rankings

How does Izabal Department rank within Guatemala? 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 Izabal Department appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Guatemala3,456,000
Alta Verapaz1,341,000
Huehuetenango1,170,669
San Marcos1,133,000
Quiché1,068,000
Quetzaltenango879,000
Quetzaltenango775,000
Escuintla733,181
Chimaltenango708,000
Suchitepeque554,695

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Guatemala1,625.59
Sacatepéquez776.34
Totonicapán516.50
Sololá510.84
Quetzaltenango450.08
Chimaltenango357.76
San Marcos298.89
Jalapa177.46
Chiquimula174.66
Alta Verapaz154.41
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 – Izabal Department, Guatemala

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Izabal 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 Guatemala — see Guatemala state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Izabal Department

This page also lists countries nearest to Izabal Department by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Guatemala 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 Izabal 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°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 Izabal Department.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Izabal Department

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

What does the compass direction from Izabal Department mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Izabal Department 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 Izabal Department in Guatemala?

See the States Near To Izabal 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 Izabal Department below the states table, or compare all Guatemala states by area, population and density.

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

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