Current Date And Time In El Arenal, Mexico
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:02:33 CDT
State: Chiapas
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 1,157
District: Acapetahua
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Arenal, 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 El Arenal — 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 Arenal.
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) | 15.1727° N | 92.6992° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 15.1727 | -92.6992 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 10' 22" N | 92° 41' 57" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 10.3638' N | 92° 41.9538' W |
| City | El Arenal |
| State | Chiapas |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Acapetahua |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 1,157 |
| Elevation | 11 m / 36 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 15.1727, -92.6992 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Arenal 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Espinoza | Chiapas | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Río Arriba Salvación | Chiapas | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Teziutlán | Chiapas | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Cantón el Progreso | Chiapas | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Hidalgo | Chiapas | E | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Zacualpa | Chiapas | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Chiapas, the home state of El Arenal, 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 Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuxtla | 16.7536° N | -93.1158° W | 535 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tapachula | 14.9054° N | -92.2589° W | 165 m | 224 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 16.7301° N | -92.6383° W | 2,183 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Comitán | 16.24° N | -92.1367° W | 1,655 m | 118 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pijijiapan | 15.6862° N | -93.2094° W | 47 m | 119 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chiapa de Corzo | 16.7075° N | -93.0122° W | 429 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Palenque | 17.5091° N | -91.9813° W | 94 m | 146 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cintalapa de Figueroa | 16.6839° N | -93.7181° W | 577 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ocosingo | 16.9063° N | -92.0935° W | 882 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ocozocoautla de Espinosa | 16.7612° N | -93.3743° W | 873 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tapachula International Airport IATA: TAP 55 km (34 mi) from El Arenal |
The exact GPS location of El Arenal 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
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 Arenal 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 Arenal 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 Arenal 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of El Arenal 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
Coordinates for El Arenal 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 Arenal are latitude 15.1727° and longitude -92.6992°. In directional format: 15.1727° N, 92.6992° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Arenal in Chiapas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Arenal is a city in Chiapas, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Acapetahua. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Arenal sits at: Latitude 15° 10' 22" N and Longitude 92° 41' 57" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Arenal has a population of approximately 1,157 people. This is roughly 0.021% of Chiapas's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Chiapas.
The interactive satellite map of El Arenal is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 15.1727, -92.6992 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Arenal in Chiapas. For broader context, explore the Chiapas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Arenal is Tapachula International Airport (TAP), roughly 55 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Arenal is approximately 181 km (112 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.
El Arenal sits at an elevation of approximately 11 meters (36 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Chiapas.
The closest cities to El Arenal include Luis Espinoza, Río Arriba Salvación, Teziutlán. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Arenal, sunrise is at 06:54 AM and sunset is at 07:36 PM, giving a day length of 12h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Arenal's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Arenal is approximately 1,689 km (1,050 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,960 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Arenal — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,988 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 Arenal is approximately 830 km (516 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.
