Current Date And Time In El Refugio, Mexico
Thursday, 13 August 2026
18:39:15 CDT
State: México
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 559
District: Ixtapan de la Sal
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Refugio, a city in México, 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 Refugio — 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 Refugio.
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) | 18.8302° N | 99.7146° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.8302 | -99.7146 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 49' 49" N | 99° 42' 53" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 49.8144' N | 99° 42.8766' W |
| City | El Refugio |
| State | México (Estado de Mexico) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Ixtapan de la Sal |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 559 |
| Elevation | 1,833 m / 6,014 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.8302, -99.7146 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Refugio 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 México.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tecomatepec | México | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| San Alejo | México | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Mesón Nuevo | México | S | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Colonia 3 de Mayo | México | E | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| San José del Arenal | México | N | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Ixtapan de la Sal | México | E | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 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 México, the home state of El Refugio, along with each city's aerial distance from Toluca de Lerdo, México'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 19.6049° N | -99.0606° W | 2,306 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | 19.4006° N | -99.0148° W | 2,235 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Naucalpan de Juárez | 19.4785° N | -99.2396° W | 2,300 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Tlalnepantla | 19.5401° N | -99.1954° W | 2,260 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 19.6439° N | -99.216° W | 2,288 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Toluca | 19.2879° N | -99.6532° W | 2,671 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad López Mateos | 19.5579° N | -99.2568° W | 2,302 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ojo de Agua | 19.6803° N | -99.01° W | 2,250 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Xico | 19.2703° N | -98.9509° W | 2,234 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ixtapaluca | 19.3156° N | -98.8828° W | 2,253 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Adolfo López Mateos International Airport IATA: TLC 58 km (36 mi) from El Refugio |
The exact GPS location of El Refugio gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside México. 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 México 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 Refugio 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 Refugio 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 Refugio sits within México, 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 Refugio 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 México. › Browse every city in México
Coordinates for El Refugio 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 Refugio are latitude 18.8302° and longitude -99.7146°. In directional format: 18.8302° N, 99.7146° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Refugio in México and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Refugio is a city in México, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Ixtapan de la Sal. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Refugio sits at: Latitude 18° 49' 49" N and Longitude 99° 42' 53" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Refugio has a population of approximately 559 people. This is roughly 0.003% of México's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in México.
The interactive satellite map of El Refugio is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.8302, -99.7146 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Refugio in México. For broader context, explore the México state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Refugio is Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC), roughly 58 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Refugio sits at an elevation of approximately 1,833 meters (6,014 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for México.
The closest cities to El Refugio include Tecomatepec, San Alejo, Mesón Nuevo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Refugio, sunrise is at 07:18 AM and sunset is at 08:08 PM, giving a day length of 12h 49m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Refugio's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Refugio is approximately 2,096 km (1,303 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,506 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Refugio — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 1,766 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 Refugio is approximately 91 km (56 mi) NE of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
