Current Date And Time In El Punto, Mexico
Saturday, 15 August 2026
05:26:11 CDT
State: Oaxaca
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 501
District: Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Punto, a city in Oaxaca, 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 Punto — 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 Punto.
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) | 17.216° N | 96.5856° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 17.216 | -96.5856 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 12' 58" N | 96° 35' 8" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 12.9618' N | 96° 35.1342' W |
| City | El Punto |
| State | Oaxaca |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Santa Catarina Ixtepeji |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 501 |
| Elevation | 2,386 m / 7,828 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 17.216, -96.5856 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Punto 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 Oaxaca.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Catarina Ixtepeji | Oaxaca | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| San Miguel Amatlán | Oaxaca | NE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Guelatao de Juárez | Oaxaca | NE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| San Andrés Huayápam | Oaxaca | SW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Teococuilco de Marcos Pérez | Oaxaca | N | 15 km | 10 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Ixtlán de Juárez | Oaxaca | NE | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 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 Oaxaca, the home state of El Punto, along with each city's aerial distance from Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca | 17.0603° N | -96.7254° W | 1,571 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Tuxtepec | 18.0883° N | -96.1254° W | 31 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza | 16.4338° N | -95.0218° W | 29 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Salina Cruz | 16.1754° N | -95.1942° W | 8 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Santo Domingo Tehuantepec | 16.3246° N | -95.241° W | 44 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán | 17.0296° N | -96.7352° W | 1,541 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad de Huajuapan de León | 17.8079° N | -97.7796° W | 1,594 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Loma Bonita | 18.1077° N | -95.8805° W | 25 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Escondido | 15.8628° N | -97.0684° W | 50 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Pinotepa Nacional | 16.3401° N | -98.053° W | 211 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Xoxocotlán International Airport IATA: OAX 28 km (18 mi) from El Punto |
The exact GPS location of El Punto gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Oaxaca. 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 Oaxaca 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 Punto 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 Punto 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 Punto sits within Oaxaca, 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 Punto 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 Oaxaca. › Browse every city in Oaxaca
Coordinates for El Punto 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 Punto are latitude 17.216° and longitude -96.5856°. In directional format: 17.216° N, 96.5856° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Punto in Oaxaca and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Punto is a city in Oaxaca, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Santa Catarina Ixtepeji. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Punto sits at: Latitude 17° 12' 58" N and Longitude 96° 35' 8" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Punto has a population of approximately 501 people. This is roughly 0.012% of Oaxaca's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Oaxaca.
The interactive satellite map of El Punto is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 17.216, -96.5856 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Punto in Oaxaca. For broader context, explore the Oaxaca state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Punto is Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX), roughly 28 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Punto sits at an elevation of approximately 2,386 meters (7,828 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Oaxaca.
The closest cities to El Punto include Santa Catarina Ixtepeji, San Miguel Amatlán, Guelatao de Juárez. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Punto, sunrise is at 07:08 AM and sunset is at 07:53 PM, giving a day length of 12h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Punto's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Punto is approximately 1,916 km (1,191 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,270 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Punto — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 2,119 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 Punto is approximately 364 km (226 mi) NW of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
