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Current Date And Time In Mecatán, Mexico

Thursday, 13 August 2026
02:52:53 CDT
State: Nayarit
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 2,657
District: San Blas

🌎 Mecatán, Nayarit, Mexico – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Mecatán, a city in Nayarit, Mexico in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Mecatán — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Mecatán, Nayarit Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMecatán
District / CountySan Blas
StateNayarit
CountryMexico
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population2,657
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Nayarit#48 of 241 cities with population data
Currency
NameMexican Peso
Code ISO-4217MXN
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+52
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.mx
Elevation
In Meter309
In Feet1,014
GPS Coordinates
Latitude21.54
Longitude-105.12
Decimal Degrees (DD)21.536° N 105.119° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)21° 32' 10" N 105° 7' 10" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)21° 32.17' N 105° 7.17' W
Location Context
Distance to Nayarit Capital24 km East of Tepic
Nearest City in Another CountryRoma-Los Saenz, United States (823 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-08:00 to -06:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-07:00 to -05:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 07:37 AM
Sunset🌅 08:33 PM
Day Length12h 56m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Mazatlan

Mecatán – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Mecatán, Nayarit

Mecatán is a city situated in Nayarit, Mexico, within North America. It falls under San Blas, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Mecatán as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Nayarit

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Mecatán

The latitude and longitude of Mecatán pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 309 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Mecatán on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Mecatán

Mecatán runs on UTC -08:00 to -06:00, shifting to -07:00 to -05:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Mecatán

Payments and pricing in Mecatán run on Mexican Peso (MXN), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Mecatán exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Mecatán

To ring a number in Mecatán from outside Mexico, dial +52 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Mecatán and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Mecatán's Standing Within Nayarit

By recorded population, Mecatán ranks #48 of 241 cities in Nayarit. It lies about 24 km East of Tepic, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Nayarit market. › Cities near Mecatán

📊 How This Mecatán Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Mecatán into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Mecatán to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Nayarit market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Mecatán. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Mecatán

👥 What is the population of Mecatán?

Mecatán has a recorded population of approximately 2,657 people. That places it #48 of 241 cities with population data in Nayarit. Browse more cities in Nayarit for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Mecatán in?

Mecatán sits within San Blas, is part of Nayarit in Mexico. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Mecatán in?

Mecatán keeps UTC -08:00 to -06:00, moving to -07:00 to -05:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 07:37 AM and sets around 08:33 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Mecatán?

Businesses and shops in Mecatán price in Mexican peso (MXN), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Mecatán currency page.

📍 How far is Mecatán from the state capital?

Mecatán is about 24 km East of Tepic, the capital of Nayarit. See cities near Mecatán for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Mecatán lands you closest to Roma-Los Saenz, United States, about 823 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Mecatán sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.