Current Date And Time In El Rucio, Mexico
Thursday, 13 August 2026
02:07:11 CDT
State: Zacatecas
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 1,369
District: Villa de Cos
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Rucio, a city in Zacatecas, 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 Rucio — 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 Rucio.
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) | 23.407° N | 102.0814° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 23.407 | -102.0814 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 23° 24' 25" N | 102° 4' 53" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 23° 24.4188' N | 102° 4.8822' W |
| City | El Rucio |
| State | Zacatecas (Estado de Zacatecas) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Villa de Cos |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 1,369 |
| Elevation | 1,992 m / 6,536 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 23.407, -102.0814 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Rucio 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 Zacatecas.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervantes | Zacatecas | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| La Prieta | Zacatecas | SW | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Cañas | Zacatecas | W | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Emiliano Zapata (San Antonio del Burro) | Zacatecas | NW | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Nueva Pastoría | Zacatecas | NE | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Villa de Cos | Zacatecas | SW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 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 Zacatecas, the home state of El Rucio, along with each city's aerial distance from Zacatecas, Zacatecas'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe | 22.7468° N | -102.5188° W | 2,280 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fresnillo | 23.1749° N | -102.8679° W | 2,192 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zacatecas | 22.7684° N | -102.5814° W | 2,480 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jerez de García Salinas | 22.6497° N | -102.9898° W | 2,001 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Río Grande | 23.8273° N | -103.0341° W | 1,859 m | 126 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Víctor Rosales | 22.9489° N | -102.7022° W | 2,167 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Loreto | 22.2719° N | -101.986° W | 2,065 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sombrerete | 23.6314° N | -103.6413° W | 2,381 m | 145 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nochistlán de Mejía | 21.3636° N | -102.8475° W | 1,866 m | 159 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tlaltenango de Sánchez Román | 21.7813° N | -103.3044° W | 1,674 m | 133 km | 🗺 View Map |
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport IATA: ZCL 84 km (52 mi) from El Rucio |
The exact GPS location of El Rucio gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Zacatecas. 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 Zacatecas 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 Rucio 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 Rucio 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 Rucio sits within Zacatecas, 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 Rucio 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 Zacatecas. › Browse every city in Zacatecas
Coordinates for El Rucio 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 Rucio are latitude 23.407° and longitude -102.0814°. In directional format: 23.407° N, 102.0814° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Rucio in Zacatecas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Rucio is a city in Zacatecas, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Villa de Cos. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Rucio sits at: Latitude 23° 24' 25" N and Longitude 102° 4' 53" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Rucio has a population of approximately 1,369 people. This is roughly 0.084% of Zacatecas's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Zacatecas.
The interactive satellite map of El Rucio is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 23.407, -102.0814 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Rucio in Zacatecas. For broader context, explore the Zacatecas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Rucio is General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL), roughly 84 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Rucio is approximately 88 km (54 mi) from Zacatecas, the capital of Zacatecas, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Zacatecas.
El Rucio sits at an elevation of approximately 1,992 meters (6,536 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Zacatecas.
The closest cities to El Rucio include Cervantes, La Prieta, Cañas. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Rucio, sunrise is at 07:22 AM and sunset is at 08:23 PM, giving a day length of 13h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Rucio's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Rucio is approximately 2,606 km (1,619 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,429 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Rucio — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 1,548 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 Rucio is approximately 538 km (334 mi) SE of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
