Current Date And Time In El Papalote, Mexico
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:35:28 CDT
State: Nayarit
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 549
District: Santiago Ixcuintla
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Papalote, 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 El Papalote — 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 Papalote.
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) | 21.7759° N | 105.1727° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 21.7759 | -105.1727 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 46' 33" N | 105° 10' 22" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 46.5546' N | 105° 10.3632' W |
| City | El Papalote |
| State | Nayarit (Estado de Nayarit) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Santiago Ixcuintla |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 549 |
| Elevation | 18 m / 59 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 21.7759, -105.1727 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Papalote 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Presa | Nayarit | NW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Ixcuintla | Nayarit | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Santiago Ixcuintla | Nayarit | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Puerta Azul | Nayarit | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| El Tizate | Nayarit | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Sauta | Nayarit | SE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 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 El Papalote, 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 |
| Compostela | 21.2373° N | -104.9006° W | 855 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bucerías | 20.7582° N | -105.3362° W | - | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
Amado Nervo National Airport IATA: TPQ 52 km (32 mi) from El Papalote |
The exact GPS location of El Papalote 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 El Papalote 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 Papalote 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 Papalote 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 El Papalote 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 El Papalote 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 Papalote are latitude 21.7759° and longitude -105.1727°. In directional format: 21.7759° N, 105.1727° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Papalote in Nayarit and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Papalote is a city in Nayarit, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Santiago Ixcuintla. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Papalote sits at: Latitude 21° 46' 33" N and Longitude 105° 10' 22" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Papalote has a population of approximately 549 people. This is roughly 0.044% 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 El Papalote is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 21.7759, -105.1727 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Papalote in Nayarit. For broader context, explore the Nayarit state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Papalote is Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ), roughly 52 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Papalote is approximately 42 km (26 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.
El Papalote sits at an elevation of approximately 18 meters (59 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 El Papalote include La Presa, Ixcuintla, Santiago Ixcuintla. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Papalote, sunrise is at 07:36 AM and sunset is at 08:34 PM, giving a day length of 12h 58m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Papalote's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Papalote is approximately 2,424 km (1,506 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,872 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Papalote — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 1,202 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 Papalote is approximately 681 km (423 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.
