Current Date And Time In Altamira, Mexico
Sunday, 26 July 2026
10:14:02 CDT
State: Tamaulipas
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 59,536
District: Altamira
Explore the interactive satellite map of Altamira, a city in Tamaulipas, 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 Altamira — 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 Altamira.
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) | 22.3931° N | 97.9386° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 22.3931 | -97.9386 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 23' 35" N | 97° 56' 19" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 23.5854' N | 97° 56.3142' W |
| City | Altamira |
| State | Tamaulipas (Estado de Tamaulipas) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Altamira |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Founded | 1749-05-02 |
| Population | 59,536 |
| Elevation | 15 m / 49 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 22.3931, -97.9386 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Altamira 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 Tamaulipas.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrillo Puerto | Tamaulipas | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Miramar | Tamaulipas | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Unidos Avanzamos | Tamaulipas | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| La Pedrera | Tamaulipas | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Francisco Medrano | Tamaulipas | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Ricardo Flores Magón | Tamaulipas | NE | 7 km | 5 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 Tamaulipas, the home state of Altamira, along with each city's aerial distance from Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynosa | 26.0801° N | -98.2846° W | 38 m | 274 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Heroica Matamoros | 25.8797° N | -97.5042° W | 16 m | 290 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nuevo Laredo | 27.4763° N | -99.5164° W | 130 m | 417 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Victoria | 23.7406° N | -99.1436° W | 316 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tampico | 22.2852° N | -97.8778° W | 27 m | 207 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Madero | 22.2475° N | -97.8367° W | 12 m | 213 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Miramar | 22.3609° N | -97.9° W | 18 m | 199 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Río Bravo | 25.9851° N | -98.0896° W | 26 m | 271 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Mante | 22.7428° N | -98.9717° W | 78 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Valle Hermoso | 25.6732° N | -97.8127° W | 16 m | 253 km | 🗺 View Map |
General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport IATA: TAM 13 km (8 mi) from Altamira |
The exact GPS location of Altamira gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tamaulipas. 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 Tamaulipas 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 Altamira are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Altamira 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
Altamira sits within Tamaulipas, 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 Altamira 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 Tamaulipas. › Browse every city in Tamaulipas
Coordinates for Altamira 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 Altamira are latitude 22.3931° and longitude -97.9386°. In directional format: 22.3931° N, 97.9386° W. These coordinates mark the center of Altamira in Tamaulipas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Altamira is a city in Tamaulipas, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Altamira. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Altamira sits at: Latitude 22° 23' 35" N and Longitude 97° 56' 19" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Altamira has a population of approximately 59,536 people. This is roughly 1.688% of Tamaulipas's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tamaulipas.
The interactive satellite map of Altamira is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 22.3931, -97.9386 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Altamira in Tamaulipas. For broader context, explore the Tamaulipas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Altamira is General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM), roughly 13 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Altamira is approximately 194 km (121 mi) from Ciudad Victoria, the capital of Tamaulipas, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Tamaulipas.
Altamira sits at an elevation of approximately 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tamaulipas.
The closest cities to Altamira include Carrillo Puerto, Miramar, Unidos Avanzamos. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Altamira, sunrise is at 07:00 AM and sunset is at 08:16 PM, giving a day length of 13h 16m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Altamira's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Altamira is approximately 2,493 km (1,549 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,080 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Altamira — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 1,950 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.
Altamira is approximately 352 km (219 mi) S of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
