Current Date And Time In El Fuerte, Mexico
Thursday, 13 August 2026
18:02:57 CDT
State: Tamaulipas
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 638
District: Altamira
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Fuerte, 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 El Fuerte — 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 Fuerte.
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) | 22.4246° N | 98.0867° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 22.4246 | -98.0867 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 25' 29" N | 98° 5' 12" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 25.4784' N | 98° 5.1996' W |
| City | El Fuerte |
| State | Tamaulipas (Estado de Tamaulipas) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Altamira |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 638 |
| Elevation | 8 m / 26 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 22.4246, -98.0867 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Fuerte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tres de Mayo | Tamaulipas | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| La Colonia | Tamaulipas | E | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Maclovio Herrera | Tamaulipas | N | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Nuevo Cereso Regional de Altamira | Tamaulipas | NE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Benito Juárez | Tamaulipas | NE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Esteros | Tamaulipas | N | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 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 El Fuerte, 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 |
| Altamira | 22.3931° N | -97.9386° W | 15 m | 194 km | 🗺 View Map |
General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport IATA: TAM 27 km (17 mi) from El Fuerte |
The exact GPS location of El Fuerte 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 El Fuerte 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 Fuerte 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 Fuerte 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 El Fuerte 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 El Fuerte 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 Fuerte are latitude 22.4246° and longitude -98.0867°. In directional format: 22.4246° N, 98.0867° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Fuerte in Tamaulipas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Fuerte 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, El Fuerte sits at: Latitude 22° 25' 29" N and Longitude 98° 5' 12" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Fuerte has a population of approximately 638 people. This is roughly 0.018% 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 El Fuerte is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 22.4246, -98.0867 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Fuerte in Tamaulipas. For broader context, explore the Tamaulipas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Fuerte is General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM), roughly 27 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Fuerte is approximately 182 km (113 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.
El Fuerte sits at an elevation of approximately 8 meters (26 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 El Fuerte include Tres de Mayo, La Colonia, Maclovio Herrera. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Fuerte, sunrise is at 07:08 AM and sunset is at 08:05 PM, giving a day length of 12h 57m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Fuerte's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Fuerte is approximately 2,496 km (1,551 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,093 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Fuerte — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 1,935 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 Fuerte is approximately 350 km (218 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.
