Current Date And Time In South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua
Sunday, 28 June 2026
04:03:37 CST
Capital: Bluefields
Currency: Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 420,935
Area: 27,260.00 km²
State Code: AS
Find states and regions closest to South Caribbean Coast 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
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 South Caribbean Coast from our regional database:
| Capital City | Bluefields |
| Total Population | 420,935 |
| Land Area | 27,260 km² |
| Population Density | 6.50 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 12.5569° N |
| Center Longitude | -84.1013° E |
| Average Elevation | 74 m (244 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Chontales Department | 79 mi | 128 km | 69 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Matagalpa Department | 94 mi | 151 km | 82 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Boaco Department | 96 mi | 154 km | 83 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| RĂo San Juan Department | 98 mi | 157 km | 85 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| North Caribbean Coast | 102 mi | 164 km | 88 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Jinotega Department | 128 mi | 205 km | 111 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Masaya Department | 136 mi | 218 km | 118 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Granada Department | 136 mi | 219 km | 118 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Heredia Province | 144 mi | 232 km | 125 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Rivas Department | 146 mi | 236 km | 127 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to South Caribbean Coast by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from South Caribbean Coast supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Honduras | 176 mi | 283 km | 152 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Costa Rica | 237 mi | 381 km | 206 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| El Salvador | 256 mi | 412 km | 222 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Belize | 371 mi | 597 km | 322 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Guatemala | 392 mi | 631 km | 340 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to South Caribbean Coast. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Caribbean Coast (You) | Nicaragua | 420,935 | 27,260 | 6.50 |
| Chontales Department | Nicaragua | 191,856 | 6,481 | 14.29 |
| Matagalpa Department | Nicaragua | 600,057 | 6,804 | 52.45 |
| Boaco Department | Nicaragua | 186,284 | 4,177 | 18.75 |
| RĂo San Juan Department | Nicaragua | 137,189 | 7,541 | 6.29 |
| North Caribbean Coast | Nicaragua | 541,189 | 33,106 | 7.45 |
| Jinotega Department | Nicaragua | 483,404 | 9,222 | 16.79 |
| Masaya Department | Nicaragua | 397,632 | 611 | 337.86 |
| Granada Department | Nicaragua | 215,965 | 1,040 | 73.88 |
| Heredia Province | Costa Rica | — | 2,663 | — |
| Rivas Department | Nicaragua | 183,611 | 2,162 | 17.17 |
How does South Caribbean Coast 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 South Caribbean Coast appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Managua Department | 1,559,774 |
| Matagalpa Department | 600,057 |
| North Caribbean Coast | 541,189 |
| Jinotega Department | 483,404 |
| Chinandega Department | 441,897 |
| LeĂłn Department | 423,012 |
| South Caribbean Coast ⭐ | 420,935 |
| Masaya Department | 397,632 |
| Nueva Segovia Department | 275,291 |
| EstelĂ Department | 230,953 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| North Caribbean Coast | 33,106 |
| South Caribbean Coast ⭐ | 27,260 |
| Jinotega Department | 9,222 |
| RĂo San Juan Department | 7,541 |
| Matagalpa Department | 6,804 |
| Chontales Department | 6,481 |
| LeĂłn Department | 5,138 |
| Chinandega Department | 4,822 |
| Boaco Department | 4,177 |
| Nueva Segovia Department | 3,491 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Masaya Department | 337.86 |
| Managua Department | 184.84 |
| Carazo Department | 86.59 |
| Granada Department | 73.88 |
| EstelĂ Department | 60.84 |
| Matagalpa Department | 52.45 |
| Madriz Department | 48.86 |
| Chinandega Department | 40.58 |
| LeĂłn Department | 35.87 |
| Nueva Segovia Department | 35.46 |
South Caribbean Coast is a state or region within Nicaragua in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to South Caribbean Coast 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to South Caribbean Coast 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from South Caribbean Coast 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 South Caribbean Coast.
Knowing the distance from South Caribbean Coast 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.
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 South Caribbean Coast map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from South Caribbean Coast 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.
See the States Near To South Caribbean Coast 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 South Caribbean Coast below the states table, or compare all Nicaragua states by area, population and density.
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.