Current Date And Time In Compostela, Mexico
Monday, 31 August 2026
05:37:18 CDT
State: Nayarit
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 17,573
District: Compostela
Explore the interactive satellite map of Compostela, a city in Nayarit, 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 Compostela — 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 Compostela.
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) | 21.2373° N | 104.9006° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 21.2373 | -104.9006 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 14' 14" N | 104° 54' 2" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 14.2398' N | 104° 54.0384' W |
| City | Compostela |
| State | Nayarit (Estado de Nayarit) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Compostela |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Founded | 1540-08-04 |
| Population | 17,573 |
| Elevation | 855 m / 2,805 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 21.2373, -104.9006 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Compostela 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 Nayarit.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miravalles | Nayarit | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Juan Escutia (Borbollón) | Nayarit | SE | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Mazatán | Nayarit | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Felipe Carrillo Puerto | Nayarit | S | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Lagunillas | Nayarit | E | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Emiliano Zapata | Nayarit | N | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 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 Nayarit, the home state of Compostela, along with each city's aerial distance from Tepic, Nayarit'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tepic | 21.5073° N | -104.8933° W | 950 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Xalisco | 21.4447° N | -104.8998° W | 984 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ixtlán del Río | 21.0351° N | -104.3688° W | 1,081 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San José del Valle | 20.7638° N | -105.2281° W | 24 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tuxpan | 21.9417° N | -105.299° W | 11 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mezcales | 20.7304° N | -105.283° W | 18 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Acaponeta | 22.4905° N | -105.3607° W | 39 m | 119 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santiago Ixcuintla | 21.8111° N | -105.2084° W | 16 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bucerías | 20.7582° N | -105.3362° W | - | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tecuala | 22.398° N | -105.4572° W | 14 m | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
Amado Nervo National Airport IATA: TPQ 21 km (13 mi) from Compostela |
The exact GPS location of Compostela gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Nayarit. 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 Nayarit 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 Compostela are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Compostela 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
Compostela sits within Nayarit, 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 Compostela 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 Nayarit. › Browse every city in Nayarit
Coordinates for Compostela 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 Compostela are latitude 21.2373° and longitude -104.9006°. In directional format: 21.2373° N, 104.9006° W. These coordinates mark the center of Compostela in Nayarit and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Compostela is a city in Nayarit, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Compostela. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Compostela sits at: Latitude 21° 14' 14" N and Longitude 104° 54' 2" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Compostela has a population of approximately 17,573 people. This is roughly 1.422% of Nayarit's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nayarit.
The interactive satellite map of Compostela is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 21.2373, -104.9006 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Compostela in Nayarit. For broader context, explore the Nayarit state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Compostela is Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ), roughly 21 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Compostela is approximately 30 km (19 mi) from Tepic, the capital of Nayarit, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Nayarit.
Compostela sits at an elevation of approximately 855 meters (2,805 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nayarit.
The closest cities to Compostela include Miravalles, Juan Escutia (Borbollón), Mazatán. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Compostela, sunrise is at 07:41 AM and sunset is at 08:17 PM, giving a day length of 12h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Compostela's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Compostela is approximately 2,364 km (1,469 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,884 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Compostela — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 1,222 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.
Compostela is approximately 635 km (394 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.
