Current Date And Time In El Descanso, Mexico
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:50:18 CDT
State: Baja California
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 567
District: Playas de Rosarito
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Descanso, a city in Baja California, Mexico, 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 El Descanso — 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 El Descanso.
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 Mexico operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32.2046° N | 116.903° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 32.2046 | -116.903 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 12' 16" N | 116° 54' 11" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 12.2748' N | 116° 54.1776' W |
| City | El Descanso |
| State | Baja California |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Playas de Rosarito |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 567 |
| Elevation | 22 m / 72 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 32.2046, -116.903 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Descanso 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 Baja California.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primo Tapia | Baja California | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Venustiano Carranza | Baja California | S | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Ladrillera Pescador | Baja California | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Vista Marina | Baja California | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Anita | Baja California | S | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Misión del Mar 1ra. y 2da. Sección | Baja California | NW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 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 Baja California, the home state of El Descanso, along with each city's aerial distance from Mexicali, Baja California'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | 32.5027° N | -117.0037° W | 97 m | 146 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mexicali | 32.6278° N | -115.4545° W | 4 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ensenada | 31.8715° N | -116.6007° W | 29 m | 137 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rosarito | 32.3604° N | -117.0465° W | 46 m | 152 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tecate | 32.566° N | -116.6319° W | 540 m | 111 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pórticos de San Antonio | 32.4425° N | -117.0342° W | 275 m | 150 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Isabel | 32.6308° N | -115.5704° W | - | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Joya | 32.4436° N | -117.0037° W | 294 m | 147 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada | 31.7229° N | -116.572° W | 47 m | 146 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Terrazas del Valle | 32.4875° N | -116.8267° W | 189 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport IATA: TIJ 38 km (24 mi) from El Descanso |
The exact GPS location of El Descanso gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Baja California. 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 Baja California 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 El Descanso are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of El Descanso 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 Mexico map
El Descanso sits within Baja California, Mexico, 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 El Descanso 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 Baja California. › Browse every city in Baja California
Coordinates for El Descanso 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 Mexico. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of El Descanso are latitude 32.2046° and longitude -116.903°. In directional format: 32.2046° N, 116.903° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Descanso in Baja California and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Descanso is a city in Baja California, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Playas de Rosarito. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Descanso sits at: Latitude 32° 12' 16" N and Longitude 116° 54' 11" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Descanso has a population of approximately 567 people. This is roughly 0.015% of Baja California's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Baja California.
The interactive satellite map of El Descanso is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 32.2046, -116.903 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Descanso in Baja California. For broader context, explore the Baja California state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Descanso is General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), roughly 38 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Descanso is approximately 144 km (89 mi) from Mexicali, the capital of Baja California, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Baja California.
El Descanso sits at an elevation of approximately 22 meters (72 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Baja California.
The closest cities to El Descanso include Primo Tapia, Venustiano Carranza, Ladrillera Pescador. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Descanso, sunrise is at 08:09 AM and sunset is at 09:35 PM, giving a day length of 13h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Descanso's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Descanso is approximately 3,585 km (2,228 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 11,011 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Descanso — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Plaine Corail-La Fouche Corail, Mauritius, roughly 1,385 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.
El Descanso is approximately 2,271 km (1,411 mi) SE of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
