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Lempira Department, Honduras – Honduras Flag

Current Date And Time In Lempira Department, Honduras

Saturday, 25 July 2026
19:23:45 CST
Capital: Gracias
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 277,910
Area: 4,228.00 km²
State Code: LE

States Near To Lempira Department


Find states and regions closest to Lempira Department in Honduras 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 Honduras 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 Honduras

📍 Lempira 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 Lempira Department from our regional database:

Capital CityGracias
Total Population277,910
Land Area4,228 km²
Population Density34.41 / km²
Center Latitude14.1888° N
Center Longitude-88.5565° E
Average Elevation1,962 m (6,439 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Intibucá Department Intibucá Department24 mi39 km21 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cabanas Cabanas26 mi42 km22 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cuscatlan Cuscatlan40 mi65 km35 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ocotepeque Department Ocotepeque Department40 mi65 km35 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Morazan Morazan41 mi66 km35 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Chalatenango Department Chalatenango Department41 mi66 km36 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of San Vicente Department San Vicente Department44 mi70 km38 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of La Paz Department La Paz Department44 mi70 km38 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Usulutan Usulutan51 mi82 km45 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of San Salvador Department San Salvador Department54 mi88 km47 nm
Southwest (SW)

Countries Near To Lempira Department


Explore countries nearest to Lempira Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Lempira 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 Nicaragua Nicaragua176 mi283 km152 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of El Salvador El Salvador202 mi326 km176 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Belize Belize203 mi327 km176 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Guatemala Guatemala269 mi432 km233 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Costa Rica Costa Rica412 mi664 km358 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Lempira 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)
Lempira Department (You)Honduras277,9104,22834.41
Intibucá DepartmentHonduras232,5093,12334.93
CabanasEl Salvador1,104
CuscatlanEl Salvador756
Ocotepeque DepartmentHonduras118,5581,63029.89
MorazanEl Salvador1,447
Chalatenango DepartmentEl Salvador2,017
San Vicente DepartmentEl Salvador1,184
La Paz DepartmentHonduras173,7312,52536.63
UsulutanEl Salvador2,130
San Salvador DepartmentEl Salvador886

🏆 Honduras State Rankings

How does Lempira Department rank within Honduras? 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 Lempira Department appears are highlighted with ⭐.

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 – Lempira Department, Honduras

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Lempira 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 Honduras — see Honduras state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Lempira Department

This page also lists countries nearest to Lempira Department by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Honduras 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 Lempira 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 Lempira Department.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Lempira Department

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

What does the compass direction from Lempira Department mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Lempira 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 Lempira Department in Honduras?

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

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

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