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Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua – Nicaragua Flag

Current Date And Time In Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua

Sunday, 28 June 2026
08:57:27 CST
Capital: Matagalpa
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 600,057
Area: 6,804.00 km²
State Code: MT

States Near To Matagalpa Department


Find states and regions closest to Matagalpa 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

📍 Matagalpa 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 Matagalpa Department from our regional database:

Capital CityMatagalpa
Total Population600,057
Land Area6,804 km²
Population Density52.45 / km²
Center Latitude12.9498° N
Center Longitude-85.4376° E
Average Elevation754 m (2,475 ft)
UTC Time Zone-06:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Boaco Department Boaco Department32 mi52 km28 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Jinotega Department Jinotega Department58 mi93 km50 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Chontales Department Chontales Department60 mi96 km52 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Nueva Segovia Department Nueva Segovia Department70 mi112 km61 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Masaya Department Masaya Department72 mi117 km63 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Madriz Department Madriz Department73 mi117 km63 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of LeĂłn Department LeĂłn Department74 mi119 km64 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of EstelĂ­ Department EstelĂ­ Department74 mi120 km65 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Managua Department Managua Department83 mi133 km72 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Granada Department Granada Department86 mi139 km75 nm
South-southwest (SSW)

Countries Near To Matagalpa Department


Explore countries nearest to Matagalpa Department by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Matagalpa 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 Matagalpa 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)
Matagalpa Department (You)Nicaragua600,0576,80452.45
Boaco DepartmentNicaragua186,2844,17718.75
Jinotega DepartmentNicaragua483,4049,22216.79
Chontales DepartmentNicaragua191,8566,48114.29
Nueva Segovia DepartmentNicaragua275,2913,49135.46
Masaya DepartmentNicaragua397,632611337.86
Madriz DepartmentNicaragua176,9201,70848.86
LeĂłn DepartmentNicaragua423,0125,13835.87
EstelĂ­ DepartmentNicaragua230,9532,23060.84
Managua DepartmentNicaragua1,559,7743,465184.84
Granada DepartmentNicaragua215,9651,04073.88

🏆 Nicaragua State Rankings

How does Matagalpa 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 Matagalpa 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 – Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

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

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Matagalpa 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Matagalpa Department

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

What does the compass direction from Matagalpa Department mean?

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

See the States Near To Matagalpa 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 Matagalpa 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.