Current Date And Time In Matacapan, Mexico
Thursday, 13 August 2026
08:24:25 CDT
State: Veracruz
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 1,162
District: San Andrés Tuxtla
Explore the interactive satellite map of Matacapan, a city in Veracruz, 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 Matacapan — 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 Matacapan.
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) | 18.4347° N | 95.1658° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.4347 | -95.1658 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 26' 5" N | 95° 9' 57" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 26.0832' N | 95° 9.9498' W |
| City | Matacapan |
| State | Veracruz (Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | San Andrés Tuxtla |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 1,162 |
| Elevation | 260 m / 853 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.4347, -95.1658 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Matacapan 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 Veracruz.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sihuapan | Veracruz | W | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Calería | Veracruz | SW | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Bezuapan | Veracruz | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Rosa Abata | Veracruz | N | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Comoapan | Veracruz | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Cerro las Iguanas | Veracruz | SW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 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 Veracruz, the home state of Matacapan, along with each city's aerial distance from Xalapa, Veracruz'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veracruz | 19.181° N | -96.1429° W | 15 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | 19.5312° N | -96.9159° W | 1,396 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Coatzacoalcos | 18.1491° N | -94.4447° W | 11 m | 302 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Córdoba | 18.8842° N | -96.9256° W | 836 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo | 20.5332° N | -97.4595° W | 58 m | 124 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Orizaba | 18.852° N | -97.0996° W | 1,238 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Minatitlán | 18.0001° N | -94.5569° W | 25 m | 301 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano | 20.9578° N | -97.4081° W | 11 m | 166 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Andrés Tuxtla | 18.4487° N | -95.2133° W | 304 m | 216 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Martínez de la Torre | 20.0708° N | -97.0608° W | 92 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport IATA: MTT 72 km (45 mi) from Matacapan |
The exact GPS location of Matacapan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Veracruz. 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 Veracruz 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 Matacapan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Matacapan 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
Matacapan sits within Veracruz, 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 Matacapan 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 Veracruz. › Browse every city in Veracruz
Coordinates for Matacapan 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 Matacapan are latitude 18.4347° and longitude -95.1658°. In directional format: 18.4347° N, 95.1658° W. These coordinates mark the center of Matacapan in Veracruz and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Matacapan is a city in Veracruz, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within San Andrés Tuxtla. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Matacapan sits at: Latitude 18° 26' 5" N and Longitude 95° 9' 57" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Matacapan has a population of approximately 1,162 people. This is roughly 0.014% of Veracruz's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Veracruz.
The interactive satellite map of Matacapan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.4347, -95.1658 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Matacapan in Veracruz. For broader context, explore the Veracruz state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Matacapan is Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport (MTT), roughly 72 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Matacapan is approximately 221 km (137 mi) from Xalapa, the capital of Veracruz, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Veracruz.
Matacapan sits at an elevation of approximately 260 meters (853 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Veracruz.
The closest cities to Matacapan include Sihuapan, Calería, Bezuapan. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Matacapan, sunrise is at 07:00 AM and sunset is at 07:50 PM, giving a day length of 12h 49m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Matacapan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Matacapan is approximately 2,052 km (1,275 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,050 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Matacapan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 2,247 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.
Matacapan is approximately 431 km (268 mi) W of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
