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Carazo Department, Nicaragua – Nicaragua Flag

Current Date And Time In Carazo Department, Nicaragua

Sunday, 28 June 2026
03:34:57 CST
Capital: Jinotepe
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 198,395
Area: 1,081.00 km²
State Code: CA

States Near To Carazo Department


Find states and regions closest to Carazo Department in Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua

📍 Carazo 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 Carazo Department from our regional database:

Capital CityJinotepe
Total Population198,395
Land Area1,081 km²
Population Density86.59 / km²
Center Latitude11.7275° N
Center Longitude-86.2158° E
Average Elevation137 m (450 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Granada Department Granada Department18 mi28 km15 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Masaya Department Masaya Department27 mi44 km24 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Managua Department Managua Department33 mi54 km29 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Rivas Department Rivas Department34 mi54 km29 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of LeĂłn Department LeĂłn Department69 mi111 km60 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Boaco Department Boaco Department71 mi114 km61 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Chontales Department Chontales Department75 mi120 km65 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Chinandega Department Chinandega Department92 mi148 km80 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Matagalpa Department Matagalpa Department99 mi160 km86 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Guanacaste Province Guanacaste Province105 mi170 km92 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To Carazo Department


Explore countries nearest to Carazo Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Carazo 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 Honduras Honduras176 mi283 km152 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Costa Rica Costa Rica237 mi381 km206 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of El Salvador El Salvador256 mi412 km222 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Belize Belize371 mi597 km322 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Guatemala Guatemala392 mi631 km340 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Carazo 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)
Carazo Department (You)Nicaragua198,3951,08186.59
Granada DepartmentNicaragua215,9651,04073.88
Masaya DepartmentNicaragua397,632611337.86
Managua DepartmentNicaragua1,559,7743,465184.84
Rivas DepartmentNicaragua183,6112,16217.17
LeĂłn DepartmentNicaragua423,0125,13835.87
Boaco DepartmentNicaragua186,2844,17718.75
Chontales DepartmentNicaragua191,8566,48114.29
Chinandega DepartmentNicaragua441,8974,82240.58
Matagalpa DepartmentNicaragua600,0576,80452.45
Guanacaste ProvinceCosta Rica10,196

🏆 Nicaragua State Rankings

How does Carazo Department rank within Nicaragua? 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 Carazo 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 – Carazo Department, Nicaragua

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Carazo 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 Nicaragua — see Nicaragua state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Carazo Department

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Carazo Department

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

What does the compass direction from Carazo Department mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Carazo 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 Carazo Department in Nicaragua?

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

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

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