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Granada Department, Nicaragua – Nicaragua Flag

Current Date And Time In Granada Department, Nicaragua

Sunday, 28 June 2026
04:52:59 CST
Capital: Granada
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 215,965
Area: 1,040.00 km²
State Code: GR

States Near To Granada Department


Find states and regions closest to Granada 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

📍 Granada 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 Granada Department from our regional database:

Capital CityGranada
Total Population215,965
Land Area1,040 km²
Population Density73.88 / km²
Center Latitude11.8151° N
Center Longitude-85.9713° E
Average Elevation571 m (1,873 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Carazo Department Carazo Department18 mi28 km15 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Masaya Department Masaya Department20 mi32 km17 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Rivas Department Rivas Department32 mi51 km28 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Managua Department Managua Department38 mi60 km33 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Boaco Department Boaco Department56 mi90 km49 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chontales Department Chontales Department57 mi92 km49 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of LeĂłn Department LeĂłn Department70 mi113 km61 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Matagalpa Department Matagalpa Department86 mi139 km75 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chinandega Department Chinandega Department100 mi161 km87 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Guanacaste Province Guanacaste Province104 mi167 km90 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To Granada Department


Explore countries nearest to Granada Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Granada 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 Granada 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)
Granada Department (You)Nicaragua215,9651,04073.88
Carazo DepartmentNicaragua198,3951,08186.59
Masaya DepartmentNicaragua397,632611337.86
Rivas DepartmentNicaragua183,6112,16217.17
Managua DepartmentNicaragua1,559,7743,465184.84
Boaco DepartmentNicaragua186,2844,17718.75
Chontales DepartmentNicaragua191,8566,48114.29
LeĂłn DepartmentNicaragua423,0125,13835.87
Matagalpa DepartmentNicaragua600,0576,80452.45
Chinandega DepartmentNicaragua441,8974,82240.58
Guanacaste ProvinceCosta Rica10,196

🏆 Nicaragua State Rankings

How does Granada 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 Granada 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 – Granada Department, Nicaragua

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Granada 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 Granada Department

This page also lists countries nearest to Granada 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 Granada 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 Granada Department.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Granada 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Granada Department

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

What does the compass direction from Granada Department mean?

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

See the States Near To Granada 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 Granada 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.