Current Date And Time In Santa Elena, Mexico
Sunday, 26 July 2026
04:32:19 CDT
State: Chiapas
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 1,508
District: Ocosingo
Explore the interactive satellite map of Santa Elena, 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 Santa Elena — 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 Santa Elena.
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) | 16.8927° N | 91.5899° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 16.8927 | -91.5899 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 53' 34" N | 91° 35' 24" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 53.5602' N | 91° 35.3922' W |
| City | Santa Elena |
| State | Chiapas |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Ocosingo |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 1,508 |
| Elevation | 671 m / 2,202 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 16.8927, -91.5899 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Santa Elena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ach Lum Monte Líbano | Chiapas | W | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| El Censo | Chiapas | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Plácido Flores | Chiapas | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| San Luis (Guadalupe) | Chiapas | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Taniperla | Chiapas | SE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| El Jardín | Chiapas | NE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 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 Santa Elena, 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 |
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport IATA: TGZ 157 km (98 mi) from Santa Elena |
The exact GPS location of Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Santa Elena 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
Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena are latitude 16.8927° and longitude -91.5899°. In directional format: 16.8927° N, 91.5899° W. These coordinates mark the center of Santa Elena in Chiapas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Santa Elena is a city in Chiapas, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Ocosingo. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Santa Elena sits at: Latitude 16° 53' 34" N and Longitude 91° 35' 24" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Santa Elena has a population of approximately 1,508 people. This is roughly 0.027% 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 Santa Elena is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 16.8927, -91.5899 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Santa Elena in Chiapas. For broader context, explore the Chiapas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Santa Elena is Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ), roughly 157 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Santa Elena is approximately 162 km (101 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.
Santa Elena sits at an elevation of approximately 671 meters (2,202 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 Santa Elena include Ach Lum Monte Líbano, El Censo, Plácido Flores. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Santa Elena, sunrise is at 06:43 AM and sunset is at 07:42 PM, giving a day length of 12h 58m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Santa Elena's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Santa Elena is approximately 1,880 km (1,168 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,756 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Santa Elena — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 2,056 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.
Santa Elena is approximately 845 km (525 mi) W of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
