Current Date And Time In La Cruz, Mexico
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:20:19 CDT
State: Coahuila
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 1,672
District: Frontera
Find cities, states and countries closest to La Cruz in Coahuila, 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 La Cruz.
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 La Cruz from our regional database:
| State / Region | Coahuila |
| District | Frontera |
| Total Population | 1,672 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 26.9929° N |
| Center Longitude | -101.497° E |
| Elevation | 537 m (1,762 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Coahuila | #66 of 175 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Abasolo | 14 | 22 | 12 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Castaños | 15 | 24 | 13 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Colonia Diana Laura Riojas de Colosio | 1 | 2 | 1 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Escobedo | 17 | 28 | 15 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Frontera | 5 | 8 | 5 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Lamadrid | 19 | 30 | 16 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Monclova | 8 | 12 | 7 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Nadadores | 6 | 10 | 6 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Ocho de Enero | 0 | 1 | 0 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Primero de Mayo | 24 | 38 | 21 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Sacramento | 14 | 23 | 12 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| San Buenaventura | 6 | 9 | 5 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Coahuila (home state of La Cruz), 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 | ||
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| Aguascalientes | 359 | 578 | 312 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Chihuahua | 268 | 431 | 233 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Durango | 252 | 406 | 219 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| México | 242 | 390 | 210 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Nayarit | 416 | 670 | 362 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Nuevo León | 147 | 236 | 127 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| San Luis Potosí | 342 | 551 | 297 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Sinaloa | 381 | 613 | 331 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Tamaulipas | 263 | 423 | 228 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Texas | 356 | 573 | 309 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Mexico, with aerial distance and compass direction from La Cruz'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) | ↑ |
| El Salvador | 1,121 | 1,805 | 974 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| 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) | ↑ |
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| United States | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to La Cruz. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Coahuila, Mexico.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| La Cruz (You) | Coahuila | 1,672 | — | — |
| Ocho de Enero | Coahuila | 1,746 | 0.5 | NNE |
| Colonia Diana Laura Riojas de Colosio | Coahuila | 1,885 | 2.4 | SE |
| Frontera | Coahuila | 69,462 | 8.5 | SSE |
| San Buenaventura | Coahuila | 20,480 | 9.2 | NW |
| Nadadores | Coahuila | 4,343 | 10.4 | WNW |
| Monclova | Coahuila | 215,271 | 12.2 | SE |
| Abasolo | Coahuila | 739 | 22.1 | NNE |
| Sacramento | Coahuila | 2,297 | 22.6 | W |
| Castaños | Coahuila | 23,649 | 23.5 | SSE |
| Escobedo | Coahuila | 533 | 28.0 | NNE |
How does La Cruz rank within Coahuila? 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 La Cruz appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Torreón | 735,340 |
| Saltillo | 709,671 |
| Ciudad Acuña | 216,099 |
| Monclova | 215,271 |
| Piedras Negras | 150,178 |
| Frontera | 69,462 |
| Ramos Arizpe | 66,554 |
| Sabinas | 54,905 |
| Matamoros | 52,233 |
| San Pedro | 48,746 |
Plan de Guadalupe International Airport IATA: SLW 171 km (107 mi) from La Cruz |
La Cruz sits inside Coahuila, Mexico and ranks #66 of 175 cities in Coahuila 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 La Cruz and the countries closest to La Cruz 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 La Cruz, 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 La Cruz at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Coahuila, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from La Cruz — 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 La Cruz 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 Coahuila by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of La Cruz 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 La Cruz 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 La Cruz 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of La Cruz. 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 Coahuila city rankings above to size up each candidate.
La Cruz ranks #66 of 175 cities in Coahuila 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 La Cruz is Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW), about 171 km (107 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.