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Retalhuleu, Guatemala – Guatemala Flag

Current Date And Time In Retalhuleu, Guatemala

Saturday, 27 June 2026
20:48:24 CST
Capital: Retalhuleu
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 90,505
Area: 1,856.00 km²
State Code: DR

States Near To Retalhuleu


Find states and regions closest to Retalhuleu 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

📍 Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu from our regional database:

Capital CityRetalhuleu
Total Population90,505
Land Area1,856 km²
Population Density21.57 / km²
Center Latitude14.5332° N
Center Longitude-91.6815° E
Average Elevation236 m (774 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Suchitepeque Suchitepeque20 mi32 km17 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Quetzaltenango Quetzaltenango24 mi39 km21 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of San Marcos San Marcos31 mi49 km27 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Totonicapán Totonicapán34 mi55 km30 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Sololá Sololá37 mi60 km32 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Escuintla Escuintla52 mi84 km46 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Chimaltenango Chimaltenango58 mi93 km50 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Sacatepéquez Sacatepéquez65 mi104 km56 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Huehuetenango Huehuetenango73 mi117 km63 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Quiché Quiché81 mi131 km71 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Retalhuleu


Explore countries nearest to Retalhuleu by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu. 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)
Retalhuleu (You)Guatemala90,5051,85621.57
SuchitepequeGuatemala554,6952,51098.12
QuetzaltenangoGuatemala879,0001,953450.08
San MarcosGuatemala1,133,0003,791298.89
TotonicapánGuatemala548,0001,061516.50
SololáGuatemala542,0001,061510.84
EscuintlaGuatemala733,1814,384110.77
ChimaltenangoGuatemala708,0001,979357.76
SacatepéquezGuatemala361,000465776.34
HuehuetenangoGuatemala1,170,6697,40394.87
QuichéGuatemala1,068,0008,378127.48

🏆 Guatemala State Rankings

How does Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu 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 – Retalhuleu, Guatemala

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu

This page also lists countries nearest to Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Retalhuleu 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Retalhuleu

How is the distance from Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Retalhuleu mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu in Guatemala?

See the States Near To Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu 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.