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Costa Rica, Chiapas, Mexico – Mexico Flag

Current Date And Time In Costa Rica, Mexico

Thursday, 13 August 2026
02:39:57 CDT
State: Chiapas
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 903
District: Frontera Comalapa

🗺 Map of Costa Rica, Chiapas, Mexico – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Costa Rica, a city in Chiapas, 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 Costa Rica — 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 Costa Rica.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Costa Rica, Chiapas

📍 LATITUDE
15.751°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
92.15°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)15.7514° N92.1497° W
Signed Decimal Degrees15.7514-92.1497
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)15° 45' 5" N92° 8' 59" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)15° 45.0834' N92° 8.9832' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Costa Rica Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:51 AM
🌅 SUNSET
07:34 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 42m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:13 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Costa Rica’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Costa Rica’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,753 km
(1,090 mi) • Costa Rica is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
9,873 km
(6,135 mi) • Costa Rica is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
15.751° S, 87.85° E
The point exactly opposite Costa Rica through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Costa Rica, you'd surface nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, about 1,996 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Costa Rica

📍 Location Details

CityCosta Rica
StateChiapas
CountryMexico
ContinentNorth America
DistrictFrontera Comalapa
Time Zone-08:00 to -06:00

📈 Area & Population

Population903
Elevation663 m / 2,175 ft
GPS (DD)15.7514, -92.1497

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Costa Rica

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Chiapas
Parent Country: Mexico

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 903
🏆 State Rank: #688 of 1421 most populous in Chiapas
🏠 Share of Chiapas Population: 0.016%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Costa Rica 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 Chiapas.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
Nuevo MazapaChiapasN3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
Nueva LibertadChiapasW6 km3 mi~6m🗺 View
Veinticuatro de FebreroChiapasSW6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
Santa RosaChiapasSE6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
Guadalupe GrijalvaChiapasS6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
La SabinadaChiapasS7 km4 mi~7m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Costa Rica to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Tuxtla Gutiérrez
151 km (94 mi)
NW of Costa Rica • ~2h 31m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Mexico City
845 km (525 mi)
NW of Costa Rica • ~14h 5m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Chiapas

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Chiapas, the home state of Costa Rica, along with each city's aerial distance from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Tuxtla16.7536° N-93.1158° W535 m1 km🗺 View Map
Tapachula14.9054° N-92.2589° W165 m224 km🗺 View Map
San Cristóbal de las Casas16.7301° N-92.6383° W2,183 m50 km🗺 View Map
Comitán16.24° N-92.1367° W1,655 m118 km🗺 View Map
Pijijiapan15.6862° N-93.2094° W47 m119 km🗺 View Map
Chiapa de Corzo16.7075° N-93.0122° W429 m11 km🗺 View Map
Palenque17.5091° N-91.9813° W94 m146 km🗺 View Map
Cintalapa de Figueroa16.6839° N-93.7181° W577 m66 km🗺 View Map
Ocosingo16.9063° N-92.0935° W882 m109 km🗺 View Map
Ocozocoautla de Espinosa16.7612° N-93.3743° W873 m29 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Tapachula International Airport
IATA: TAP
109 km (68 mi) from Costa Rica
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🌍 Costa Rica Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Costa Rica Matter

The exact GPS location of Costa Rica gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Chiapas. 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 Chiapas state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Costa Rica Mapping

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 Costa Rica are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Costa Rica

The satellite view of Costa Rica 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

🌎 Regional Position of Costa Rica in Chiapas

Costa Rica sits within Chiapas, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Costa Rica Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Costa Rica 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 Chiapas. › Browse every city in Chiapas

💻 Using Costa Rica Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Costa Rica 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

📊 How to Use Costa Rica Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Costa Rica directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Costa Rica. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Chiapas CitiesAccess the full city directory for Chiapas ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Costa Rica Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Costa Rica?

The GPS coordinates of Costa Rica are latitude 15.7514° and longitude -92.1497°. In directional format: 15.7514° N, 92.1497° W. These coordinates mark the center of Costa Rica in Chiapas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Costa Rica located?

Costa Rica is a city in Chiapas, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Frontera Comalapa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Costa Rica?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Costa Rica sits at: Latitude 15° 45' 5" N and Longitude 92° 8' 59" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Costa Rica?

Costa Rica has a population of approximately 903 people. This is roughly 0.016% of Chiapas's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Chiapas.

🗺 How can I view Costa Rica on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Costa Rica is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 15.7514, -92.1497 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Costa Rica in Chiapas. For broader context, explore the Chiapas state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Costa Rica?

The nearest airport to Costa Rica is Tapachula International Airport (TAP), roughly 109 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Costa Rica from Tuxtla Gutiérrez?

Costa Rica is approximately 151 km (94 mi) from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital of Chiapas, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Chiapas.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Costa Rica?

Costa Rica sits at an elevation of approximately 663 meters (2,175 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Chiapas.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Costa Rica?

The closest cities to Costa Rica include Nuevo Mazapa, Nueva Libertad, Veinticuatro de Febrero. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Costa Rica today?

Today in Costa Rica, sunrise is at 06:51 AM and sunset is at 07:34 PM, giving a day length of 12h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Costa Rica's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Costa Rica from the Equator?

Costa Rica is approximately 1,753 km (1,090 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,873 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Costa Rica?

The antipodal point of Costa Rica — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,996 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.

🚗 How far is Costa Rica from Mexico City, the capital of Mexico?

Costa Rica is approximately 845 km (525 mi) NW of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.