Current Date And Time In Tuxtla Chico, Mexico
Saturday, 25 July 2026
11:08:13 CDT
State: Chiapas
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 7,026
District: Tuxtla Chico
Find cities, states and countries closest to Tuxtla Chico in Chiapas, Mexico with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Tuxtla Chico.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Tuxtla Chico from our regional database:
| State / Region | Chiapas |
| District | Tuxtla Chico |
| Total Population | 7,026 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 14.9395° N |
| Center Longitude | -92.1666° E |
| Elevation | 321 m (1,053 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Chiapas | #57 of 1421 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| 1ra. Sección de Izapa | 1 | 2 | 1 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| 2da. Sección de Medio Monte | 4 | 7 | 4 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Cacahoatán | 4 | 6 | 3 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Carrillo Puerto | 5 | 9 | 5 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Catarina | 8 | 14 | 7 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Dos de Mayo | 6 | 9 | 5 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| El Carmen | 6 | 10 | 5 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| El Chaparrón | 6 | 9 | 5 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| El Sacrificio | 6 | 10 | 5 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| El Triunfo | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Faja de Oro | 6 | 10 | 6 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Hermosillo | 4 | 7 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| La Joya | 8 | 13 | 7 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Los Ángeles | 6 | 10 | 6 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Los Encinos | 6 | 10 | 5 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Chiapas (home state of Tuxtla Chico), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ahuachapan | 294 | 474 | 256 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Alta Verapaz | 213 | 343 | 185 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Baja Verapaz | 215 | 346 | 187 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Campeche | 272 | 438 | 236 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chalatenango Department | 318 | 511 | 276 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Chimaltenango | 211 | 340 | 183 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Chiquimula | 274 | 441 | 238 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| El Progreso | 239 | 384 | 207 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Escuintla | 228 | 367 | 198 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Guatemala | 204 | 328 | 177 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Mexico, with aerial distance and compass direction from Tuxtla Chico's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Belize | 1,012 | 1,629 | 879 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Costa Rica | 1,568 | 2,523 | 1,361 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| El Salvador | 1,121 | 1,805 | 974 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Guatemala | 967 | 1,556 | 840 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Honduras | 1,211 | 1,948 | 1,051 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Nicaragua | 1,358 | 2,185 | 1,179 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| United States | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Tuxtla Chico. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Chiapas, Mexico.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Tuxtla Chico (You) | Chiapas | 7,026 | — | — |
| 1ra. Sección de Izapa | Chiapas | 1,329 | 2.1 | SSW |
| Sección la Toma | Chiapas | 800 | 2.6 | N |
| Talismán | Chiapas | 1,311 | 3.4 | NE |
| Manuel Lazos | Chiapas | 1,826 | 4.2 | NNW |
| Miguel Hidalgo | Chiapas | 570 | 4.7 | W |
| Silvano Gatica | Chiapas | 988 | 4.7 | WNW |
| Cacahoatán | Chiapas | 16,572 | 5.8 | N |
| 2da. Sección de Medio Monte | Chiapas | 4,182 | 6.7 | SSW |
| Hermosillo | Chiapas | 587 | 6.9 | NNW |
| Rosario Ixtal | Chiapas | 839 | 7.6 | N |
How does Tuxtla Chico rank within Chiapas? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Tuxtla Chico appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Tuxtla | 604,147 |
| Tapachula | 353,706 |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 215,874 |
| Comitán | 166,178 |
| Pijijiapan | 50,079 |
| Chiapa de Corzo | 45,077 |
| Palenque | 42,947 |
| Cintalapa de Figueroa | 42,467 |
| Ocosingo | 41,878 |
| Ocozocoautla de Espinosa | 39,180 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Pichucalco | 1,078.10 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Pichucalco | 13.18 |
Tapachula International Airport IATA: TAP 27 km (17 mi) from Tuxtla Chico |
Tuxtla Chico sits inside Chiapas, Mexico and ranks #57 of 1421 cities in Chiapas by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Tuxtla Chico and the countries closest to Tuxtla Chico by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Mexico. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Tuxtla Chico, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Tuxtla Chico at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Chiapas, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Tuxtla Chico — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Tuxtla Chico table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Chiapas by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Tuxtla Chico and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Tuxtla Chico map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Tuxtla Chico will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Tuxtla Chico to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Tuxtla Chico. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Chiapas city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Tuxtla Chico ranks #57 of 1421 cities in Chiapas by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Tuxtla Chico is Tapachula International Airport (TAP), about 27 km (17 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.