Current Date And Time In Socorro, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:17:16 PDT
State: New Mexico
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 8,722
District: Socorro County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Socorro, a city in New Mexico, United States, 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 Socorro — 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 Socorro.
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 United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 34.0584° N | 106.8914° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 34.0584 | -106.8914 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 3' 30" N | 106° 53' 29" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 3.504' N | 106° 53.485' W |
| City | Socorro |
| State | New Mexico (State of New Mexico) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Socorro County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1598-01-01 |
| Population | 8,722 |
| Area (km²) | 37.30 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 14.40 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 233.83 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,403 m / 4,603 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 34.0584, -106.8914 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Socorro 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 New Mexico.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena | New Mexico | W | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Madrone | New Mexico | N | 61 km | 38 mi | ~1h 1m | 🗺 View |
| Jarales | New Mexico | N | 63 km | 39 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Pueblitos | New Mexico | N | 64 km | 40 mi | ~1h 4m | 🗺 View |
| Rio Communities | New Mexico | N | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Belen | New Mexico | N | 68 km | 42 mi | ~1h 8m | 🗺 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 New Mexico, the home state of Socorro, along with each city's aerial distance from Santa Fe, New Mexico'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 35.0845° N | -106.6511° W | 1,511 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Las Cruces | 32.3123° N | -106.7783° W | 1,191 m | 383 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Enchanted Hills | 35.3368° N | -106.593° W | 1,500 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rio Rancho | 35.2334° N | -106.6645° W | 1,610 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Fe | 35.687° N | -105.9378° W | 2,132 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Roswell | 33.3944° N | -104.5249° W | 1,090 m | 286 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Farmington | 36.7281° N | -108.2187° W | 1,615 m | 235 km | 🗺 View Map |
| South Valley | 35.01° N | -106.6781° W | 1,501 m | 101 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Clovis | 34.4048° N | -103.2052° W | 1,301 m | 287 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hobbs | 32.7026° N | -103.136° W | 1,104 m | 420 km | 🗺 View Map |
Albuquerque International Sunport IATA: ABQ 112 km (70 mi) from Socorro |
The exact GPS location of Socorro gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside New Mexico. 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 New Mexico 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 Socorro are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Socorro 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 United States map
Socorro sits within New Mexico, United States, 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 Socorro 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 New Mexico. › Browse every city in New Mexico
Coordinates for Socorro 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 United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Socorro are latitude 34.0584° and longitude -106.8914°. In directional format: 34.0584° N, 106.8914° W. These coordinates mark the center of Socorro in New Mexico and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Socorro is a city in New Mexico, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Socorro County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Socorro sits at: Latitude 34° 3' 30" N and Longitude 106° 53' 29" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Socorro has a population of approximately 8,722 people. This is roughly 0.409% of New Mexico's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in New Mexico.
The interactive satellite map of Socorro is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 34.0584, -106.8914 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Socorro in New Mexico. For broader context, explore the New Mexico state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Socorro is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), roughly 112 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Socorro is approximately 201 km (125 mi) from Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in New Mexico.
Socorro sits at an elevation of approximately 1,403 meters (4,603 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for New Mexico.
The closest cities to Socorro include Magdalena, Madrone, Jarales. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Socorro, sunrise is at 05:26 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM, giving a day length of 13h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Socorro's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Socorro is approximately 3,791 km (2,356 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,858 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Socorro — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,717 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.
Socorro is approximately 1,708 km (1,061 mi) NE of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
