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Carapan, Michoacán, Mexico – Mexico Flag

Current Date And Time In Carapan, Mexico

Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:06:38 CDT
State: Michoacán
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 6,379

🗺 Map of Carapan, Michoacán, Mexico – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Carapan, a city in Michoacán, 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 Carapan — 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 Carapan.

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 Carapan, Michoacán

📍 LATITUDE
19.86°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
102.038°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)19.8596° N102.0377° W
Signed Decimal Degrees19.8596-102.0377
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)19° 51' 35" N102° 2' 16" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)19° 51.5772' N102° 2.262' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Carapan Today

🔥 SUNRISE
07:27 AM
🌅 SUNSET
08:18 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 51m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:52 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Carapan’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

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

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
2,211 km
(1,374 mi) • Carapan is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
10,683 km
(6,638 mi) • Carapan is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
19.86° S, 77.962° E
The point exactly opposite Carapan through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Carapan, you'd surface nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, about 1,515 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 Carapan

📍 Location Details

CityCarapan
StateMichoacán (Estado Libre y Soberano de Michoacán de Ocampo)
CountryMexico
ContinentNorth America
Time Zone-08:00 to -06:00

📈 Area & Population

Population6,379
Elevation1,964 m / 6,444 ft
GPS (DD)19.8596, -102.0377

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Carapan

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

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 6,379
🏆 State Rank: #80 of 911 most populous in Michoacán
🏠 Share of Michoacán Population: 0.134%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Carapan 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 Michoacán.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
Tacuro (Santa María Tacuro)MichoacánW1 km1 mi~1m🗺 View
IchánMichoacánW2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
HuáncitoMichoacánW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
ZopocoMichoacánSW4 km3 mi~4m🗺 View
Santo TomásMichoacánW5 km3 mi~5m🗺 View
AcachuénMichoacánW6 km4 mi~6m🗺 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 Carapan to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Morelia
91 km (57 mi)
E of Carapan • ~1h 31m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Mexico City
308 km (192 mi)
E of Carapan • ~5h 8m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Michoacán

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

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Morelia19.7008° N-101.1844° W1,917 m0 km🗺 View Map
Uruapan19.4168° N-102.0584° W1,647 m97 km🗺 View Map
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas17.9626° N-102.1989° W3 m221 km🗺 View Map
Zamora de Hidalgo19.984° N-102.2863° W1,588 m119 km🗺 View Map
Apatzingán19.0886° N-102.357° W324 m141 km🗺 View Map
Heróica Zitácuaro19.4366° N-100.3564° W1,958 m92 km🗺 View Map
La Piedad de Cabadas20.3411° N-102.0225° W1,647 m113 km🗺 View Map
Sahuayo de Morelos20.057° N-102.7164° W1,592 m165 km🗺 View Map
Ciudad Hidalgo19.6896° N-100.555° W2,027 m66 km🗺 View Map
Pátzcuaro19.5132° N-101.61° W2,152 m49 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport
IATA: UPN
51 km (32 mi) from Carapan
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🌍 Carapan Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Carapan Matter

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

📈 Coordinate Formats for Carapan 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 Carapan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Carapan

The satellite view of Carapan 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 Carapan in Michoacán

Carapan sits within Michoacán, 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 Carapan Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Carapan 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 Michoacán. › Browse every city in Michoacán

💻 Using Carapan Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Carapan 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 Carapan Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Carapan 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 Carapan. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Michoacán CitiesAccess the full city directory for Michoacán ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Carapan Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Carapan?

The GPS coordinates of Carapan are latitude 19.8596° and longitude -102.0377°. In directional format: 19.8596° N, 102.0377° W. These coordinates mark the center of Carapan in Michoacán and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Carapan located?

Carapan is a city in Michoacán, Mexico, on the continent of North America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Carapan?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Carapan sits at: Latitude 19° 51' 35" N and Longitude 102° 2' 16" 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 Carapan?

Carapan has a population of approximately 6,379 people. This is roughly 0.134% of Michoacán's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Michoacán.

🗺 How can I view Carapan on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Carapan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 19.8596, -102.0377 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Carapan in Michoacán. For broader context, explore the Michoacán state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Carapan?

The nearest airport to Carapan is Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN), roughly 51 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Carapan from Morelia?

Carapan is approximately 91 km (57 mi) from Morelia, the capital of Michoacán, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Michoacán.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Carapan?

Carapan sits at an elevation of approximately 1,964 meters (6,444 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Michoacán.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Carapan?

The closest cities to Carapan include Tacuro (Santa María Tacuro), Ichán, Huáncito. 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 Carapan today?

Today in Carapan, sunrise is at 07:27 AM and sunset is at 08:18 PM, giving a day length of 12h 51m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Carapan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Carapan from the Equator?

Carapan is approximately 2,211 km (1,374 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,683 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 Carapan?

The antipodal point of Carapan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 1,515 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 Carapan from Mexico City, the capital of Mexico?

Carapan is approximately 308 km (192 mi) E of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.