Current Date And Time In Mecatán, Mexico
Thursday, 13 August 2026
12:08:46 CDT
State: Nayarit
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 2,657
District: San Blas
Explore the interactive satellite map of Mecatán, 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 Mecatán — 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 Mecatán.
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) | 21.5361° N | 105.1195° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 21.5361 | -105.1195 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 32' 10" N | 105° 7' 10" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 32.1666' N | 105° 7.1676' W |
| City | Mecatán |
| State | Nayarit (Estado de Nayarit) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | San Blas |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 2,657 |
| Elevation | 309 m / 1,014 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 21.5361, -105.1195 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mecatán 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 Bajada | Nayarit | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Jalcocotán | Nayarit | S | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| La Yerba | Nayarit | E | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| La Palma | Nayarit | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| La Libertad | Nayarit | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Aticama | Nayarit | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 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 Mecatán, 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 31 km (20 mi) from Mecatán |
The exact GPS location of Mecatán 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 Mecatán are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Mecatán 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
Mecatán 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 Mecatán 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 Mecatán 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 Mecatán are latitude 21.5361° and longitude -105.1195°. In directional format: 21.5361° N, 105.1195° W. These coordinates mark the center of Mecatán in Nayarit and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Mecatán is a city in Nayarit, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within San Blas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Mecatán sits at: Latitude 21° 32' 10" N and Longitude 105° 7' 10" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Mecatán has a population of approximately 2,657 people. This is roughly 0.215% 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 Mecatán is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 21.5361, -105.1195 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Mecatán in Nayarit. For broader context, explore the Nayarit state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Mecatán is Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ), roughly 31 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Mecatán is approximately 24 km (15 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.
Mecatán sits at an elevation of approximately 309 meters (1,014 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 Mecatán include La Bajada, Jalcocotán, La Yerba. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Mecatán, sunrise is at 07:37 AM and sunset is at 08:33 PM, giving a day length of 12h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Mecatán's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Mecatán is approximately 2,397 km (1,490 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,885 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Mecatán — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 1,203 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.
Mecatán is approximately 667 km (414 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.
