Current Date And Time In Gómez Palacio, Mexico
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:12:28 CDT
State: Durango
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 257,352
District: Gómez Palacio
Find cities, states and countries closest to Gómez Palacio in Durango, 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 Gómez Palacio.
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 Gómez Palacio from our regional database:
| State / Region | Durango |
| District | Gómez Palacio |
| Total Population | 257,352 |
| Land Area | 844.07 km² |
| Population Density | 304.89 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 25.5687° N |
| Center Longitude | -103.4996° E |
| Elevation | 1,139 m (3,737 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Durango | #2 of 269 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Álvaro Obregón | 4 | 6 | 3 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bucareli | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Dolores (La Borrega) | 4 | 6 | 3 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| El Cariño | 6 | 9 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| El Castillo | 8 | 13 | 7 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| El Huarache (El Guarache) | 3 | 6 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| El Vergel | 5 | 8 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Estación Viñedo | 8 | 14 | 7 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Las Cuevas | 6 | 9 | 5 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Las Isabeles | 6 | 10 | 5 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Las Piedras | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Lerdo | 3 | 4 | 2 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Los Ángeles | 5 | 8 | 5 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Nazas (Las Lagartijas) | 5 | 8 | 4 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| San José de Viñedo | 8 | 13 | 7 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Durango (home state of Gómez Palacio), 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 | 238 | 383 | 207 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Chihuahua | 280 | 451 | 243 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Coahuila | 252 | 406 | 219 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Colima | 372 | 599 | 323 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Guanajuato | 336 | 541 | 292 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Hidalgo | 487 | 784 | 423 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Jalisco | 282 | 454 | 245 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| México | 147 | 237 | 128 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Mexico City | 501 | 806 | 435 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Michoacán | 393 | 633 | 342 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Mexico, with aerial distance and compass direction from Gómez Palacio'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) | ↑ |
| United States | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Gómez Palacio. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Durango, Mexico.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gómez Palacio (You) | Durango | 257,352 | — | — |
| Lerdo | Durango | 79,669 | 4.4 | SW |
| El Huarache (El Guarache) | Durango | 2,709 | 5.6 | SSE |
| Dolores (La Borrega) | Durango | 601 | 5.7 | WNW |
| Álvaro Obregón | Durango | 1,359 | 6.1 | S |
| Villa de Guadalupe | Durango | 2,376 | 6.1 | S |
| Nazas (Las Lagartijas) | Durango | 809 | 8.0 | NNE |
| El Vergel | Durango | 2,257 | 8.0 | NNW |
| Los Ángeles | Durango | 1,616 | 8.4 | SW |
| Torreón | Coahuila | 735,340 | 8.5 | ESE |
| Transporte | Durango | 2,624 | 8.6 | NNW |
How does Gómez Palacio rank within Durango? 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 Gómez Palacio appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Victoria de Durango | 518,709 |
| Gómez Palacio ⭐ | 257,352 |
| Lerdo | 79,669 |
| Santiago Papasquiaro | 26,121 |
| El Salto | 24,241 |
| Pueblo Nuevo | 19,363 |
| Guadalupe Victoria | 16,506 |
| Vicente Guerrero | 15,982 |
| Canatlán | 11,495 |
| Nuevo Ideal | 10,876 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Santiago Papasquiaro | 1,496.81 |
| Gómez Palacio ⭐ | 844.07 |
| Victoria de Durango | 118.00 |
| San Pedro del Gallo | 0.04 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| San Pedro del Gallo | 15,850.00 |
| Victoria de Durango | 4,395.84 |
| Gómez Palacio ⭐ | 304.89 |
| Santiago Papasquiaro | 17.45 |
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport IATA: TRC 10 km (6 mi) from Gómez Palacio |
Gómez Palacio sits inside Durango, Mexico and ranks #2 of 269 cities in Durango 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 Gómez Palacio and the countries closest to Gómez Palacio 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 Gómez Palacio, 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 Gómez Palacio at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Durango, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Gómez Palacio — 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 Gómez Palacio 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 Durango by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Gómez Palacio 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 Gómez Palacio 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 Gómez Palacio 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 Gómez Palacio 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 Gómez Palacio. 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 Durango city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Gómez Palacio ranks #2 of 269 cities in Durango 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 Gómez Palacio is Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport (TRC), about 10 km (6 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.