Current Date And Time In El Castillo, Mexico
Sunday, 26 July 2026
20:49:17 CDT
State: Guanajuato
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 2,878
District: Apaseo el Grande
Find cities, states and countries closest to El Castillo in Guanajuato, 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 El Castillo.
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 El Castillo from our regional database:
| State / Region | Guanajuato |
| District | Apaseo el Grande |
| Total Population | 2,878 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 20.5807° N |
| Center Longitude | -100.493° E |
| Elevation | 1,830 m (6,004 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Guanajuato | #115 of 1051 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Amexhe | 6 | 10 | 5 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Bosques de la Hacienda | 7 | 11 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Caleras de Amexhe | 5 | 7 | 4 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Caleras de Obrajuelo | 4 | 7 | 4 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Candiles | 7 | 11 | 6 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Coachiti | 6 | 10 | 6 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Colinas de Santa Cruz Segunda Sección | 3 | 5 | 3 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Colonia los Ángeles | 3 | 5 | 3 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Ejido San Pablo | 8 | 13 | 7 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| El Paraíso | 7 | 12 | 6 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| El Pueblito | 4 | 7 | 4 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| El Romeral | 3 | 5 | 3 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| El Sabino | 9 | 15 | 8 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| El Salitre | 7 | 12 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Huertas la Joya [Fraccionamiento Campestre] | 3 | 5 | 3 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Guanajuato (home state of El Castillo), 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 | 99 | 159 | 86 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Colima | 202 | 326 | 176 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Durango | 336 | 541 | 292 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Guerrero | 262 | 422 | 228 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Hidalgo | 165 | 266 | 144 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Jalisco | 142 | 229 | 124 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| México | 208 | 334 | 180 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Mexico City | 167 | 268 | 145 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Michoacán | 100 | 161 | 87 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Morelos | 204 | 329 | 178 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Mexico, with aerial distance and compass direction from El Castillo'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 El Castillo. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Guanajuato, Mexico.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| El Castillo (You) | Guanajuato | 2,878 | — | — |
| La Norita | Guanajuato | 1,701 | 3.8 | SW |
| San Pedro Mártir | Querétaro | 11,552 | 4.8 | NNE |
| Huertas la Joya [Fraccionamiento Campestre] | Querétaro | 783 | 4.8 | NNW |
| El Romeral | Querétaro | 671 | 4.8 | S |
| Colonia los Ángeles | Querétaro | 4,309 | 5.1 | S |
| Santa María Magdalena | Querétaro | 9,099 | 5.1 | ENE |
| Rancho Bellavista [Fraccionamiento] | Querétaro | 1,705 | 5.3 | ENE |
| Colinas de Santa Cruz Segunda Sección | Querétaro | 3,326 | 5.5 | NNE |
| Tonatiú | Querétaro | 685 | 5.6 | NE |
| Jardines de Azucenas (La Floresta) | Querétaro | 596 | 5.9 | NNE |
How does El Castillo rank within Guanajuato? 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 El Castillo appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| León de los Aldama | 1,579,803 |
| Irapuato | 380,941 |
| Celaya | 340,387 |
| San Miguel de Allende | 174,615 |
| Salamanca | 160,682 |
| Silao de la Victoria | 74,242 |
| Guanajuato | 72,237 |
| San Francisco del Rincón | 71,139 |
| Valle de Santiago | 68,058 |
| Dolores Hidalgo | 67,101 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Irapuato | 845.16 |
| Celaya | 553.23 |
| Uriangato | 115.76 |
| Guanajuato | 21.68 |
| San Miguel de Allende | 0.40 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| San Miguel de Allende | 436,537.50 |
| Guanajuato | 3,331.96 |
| Celaya | 615.27 |
| Irapuato | 450.73 |
| Uriangato | 443.87 |
Querétaro Intercontinental Airport IATA: QRO 32 km (20 mi) from El Castillo |
El Castillo sits inside Guanajuato, Mexico and ranks #115 of 1051 cities in Guanajuato 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 El Castillo and the countries closest to El Castillo 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 El Castillo, 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 El Castillo at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Guanajuato, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from El Castillo — 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 El Castillo 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 Guanajuato by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of El Castillo 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 El Castillo 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 El Castillo 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 El Castillo 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 El Castillo. 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 Guanajuato city rankings above to size up each candidate.
El Castillo ranks #115 of 1051 cities in Guanajuato 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 El Castillo is Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO), about 32 km (20 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.