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Masaya Department, Nicaragua – Nicaragua Flag

Current Date And Time In Masaya Department, Nicaragua

Sunday, 28 June 2026
04:52:27 CST
Capital: Masaya
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 397,632
Area: 610.80 km²
State Code: MS

States Near To Masaya Department


Find states and regions closest to Masaya 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

📍 Masaya 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 Masaya Department from our regional database:

Capital CityMasaya
Total Population397,632
Land Area611 km²
Population Density337.86 / km²
Center Latitude12.0896° N
Center Longitude-86.053° E
Average Elevation102 m (335 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Granada Department Granada Department20 mi32 km17 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Managua Department Managua Department23 mi37 km20 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Carazo Department Carazo Department27 mi44 km24 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Boaco Department Boaco Department45 mi73 km40 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of LeĂłn Department LeĂłn Department51 mi83 km45 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Rivas Department Rivas Department52 mi83 km45 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Chontales Department Chontales Department58 mi94 km51 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Matagalpa Department Matagalpa Department72 mi117 km63 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Chinandega Department Chinandega Department85 mi136 km74 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of EstelĂ­ Department EstelĂ­ Department85 mi137 km74 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

Countries Near To Masaya Department


Explore countries nearest to Masaya Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Masaya 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 Masaya 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)
Masaya Department (You)Nicaragua397,632611337.86
Granada DepartmentNicaragua215,9651,04073.88
Managua DepartmentNicaragua1,559,7743,465184.84
Carazo DepartmentNicaragua198,3951,08186.59
Boaco DepartmentNicaragua186,2844,17718.75
LeĂłn DepartmentNicaragua423,0125,13835.87
Rivas DepartmentNicaragua183,6112,16217.17
Chontales DepartmentNicaragua191,8566,48114.29
Matagalpa DepartmentNicaragua600,0576,80452.45
Chinandega DepartmentNicaragua441,8974,82240.58
EstelĂ­ DepartmentNicaragua230,9532,23060.84

🏆 Nicaragua State Rankings

How does Masaya 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 Masaya 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 – Masaya Department, Nicaragua

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

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

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Masaya 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Masaya Department

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

What does the compass direction from Masaya Department mean?

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

See the States Near To Masaya 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 Masaya 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.