
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tacaná, a city in San Marcos, Guatemala, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Tacaná — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Tacaná.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Guatemala operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.2406° N | 92.0672° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 15.2406 | -92.0672 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 14' 26" N | 92° 4' 2" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 14.4348' N | 92° 4.0326' W |
| City | Tacaná |
| State | San Marcos |
| Country | Guatemala |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 6,438 |
| Elevation | 2,427 m / 7,963 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 15.2406, -92.0672 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tacaná to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around San Marcos.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José Ojetenam | San Marcos | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Sibinal | San Marcos | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| San José Ojetenán | San Marcos | E | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Ixchiguán | San Marcos | SE | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Tajumulco | San Marcos | SE | 23 km | 15 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Concepción Tutuapa | San Marcos | E | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in San Marcos, the home state of Tacaná, along with each city's aerial distance from San Marcos, San Marcos's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malacatán | 14.9113° N | -92.0579° W | 395 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Comitancillo | 15.0894° N | -91.7497° W | 2,271 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Marcos | 14.9644° N | -91.7949° W | 2,380 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Pedro Sacatepéquez | 14.9681° N | -91.7617° W | 2,321 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Pablo | 14.9327° N | -92.0042° W | 617 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Quetzal | 14.7687° N | -91.8176° W | 941 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Tecún Umán | 14.6774° N | -92.1404° W | 29 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Cristóbal Cucho | 14.9051° N | -91.7812° W | 2,367 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Tumbador | 14.8638° N | -91.9342° W | 894 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pajapita | 14.7215° N | -92.0352° W | 99 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tapachula International Airport IATA: TAP 59 km (37 mi) from Tacaná |
The exact GPS location of Tacaná gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside San Marcos. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare San Marcos state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Tacaná are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tacaná lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Guatemala map
Tacaná sits within San Marcos, Guatemala, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Tacaná for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across San Marcos. › Browse every city in San Marcos
Coordinates for Tacaná in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Guatemala. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Tacaná are latitude 15.2406° and longitude -92.0672°. In directional format: 15.2406° N, 92.0672° W. These coordinates mark the center of Tacaná in San Marcos and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tacaná is a city in San Marcos, Guatemala, on the continent of North America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Tacaná sits at: Latitude 15° 14' 26" N and Longitude 92° 4' 2" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Tacaná has a population of approximately 6,438 people. This is roughly 0.568% of San Marcos's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in San Marcos.
The interactive satellite map of Tacaná is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 15.2406, -92.0672 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tacaná in San Marcos. For broader context, explore the San Marcos state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tacaná is Tapachula International Airport (TAP), roughly 59 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tacaná is approximately 42 km (26 mi) from San Marcos, the capital of San Marcos, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in San Marcos.
Tacaná sits at an elevation of approximately 2,427 meters (7,963 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for San Marcos.
The closest cities to Tacaná include San José Ojetenam, Sibinal, San José Ojetenán. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tacaná, sunrise is at 05:52 AM and sunset is at 06:33 PM, giving a day length of 12h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tacaná's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tacaná is approximately 1,697 km (1,054 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,888 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tacaná — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,947 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Tacaná is approximately 180 km (112 mi) E of Guatemala City, the national capital of Guatemala, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.