
Find cities, states and countries closest to San Nicolás del Palenque 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 San Nicolás del Palenque.
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 San Nicolás del Palenque from our regional database:
| State / Region | Guanajuato |
| District | Purísima del Rincón |
| Total Population | 642 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 20.9856° N |
| Center Longitude | -101.9025° E |
| Elevation | 1,824 m (5,985 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Guanajuato | #836 of 1051 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Arroyo Seco | 6 | 9 | 5 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Cañada de Negros | 4 | 7 | 4 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Cañada de Soto | 8 | 12 | 7 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Dolores | 2 | 4 | 2 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| El Maguey | 4 | 6 | 3 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| El Mezquitillo | 6 | 10 | 5 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| El Refugio | 2 | 3 | 1 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Estación de San Francisco | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Fraccionamiento la Mezquitera | 5 | 8 | 4 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Fraccionamiento Villa Jardín | 3 | 5 | 3 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Monte Grande | 3 | 4 | 2 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Potrerillos (Guanajal) | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Purísima de Bustos | 3 | 6 | 3 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Rincones de la Pradera | 7 | 12 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| San Ángel | 6 | 9 | 5 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Guanajuato (home state of San Nicolás del Palenque), 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 San Nicolás del Palenque'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 | ||
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| Belize | 1,012 | 1,629 | 879 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| 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) | ↑ |
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| Honduras | 1,211 | 1,948 | 1,051 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| 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 San Nicolás del Palenque. 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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| San Nicolás del Palenque (You) | Guanajuato | 642 | — | — |
| El Refugio | Guanajuato | 756 | 2.5 | SSE |
| San Jerónimo | Guanajuato | 633 | 2.9 | ENE |
| San Bernardo | Guanajuato | 1,441 | 3.9 | ESE |
| Dolores | Guanajuato | 929 | 4.0 | S |
| Monte Grande | Guanajuato | 1,999 | 4.3 | ENE |
| Fraccionamiento Villa Jardín | Guanajuato | 1,330 | 5.3 | E |
| San Roque de Torres | Guanajuato | 1,390 | 5.4 | ESE |
| Purísima de Bustos | Guanajuato | 43,512 | 5.5 | NNE |
| El Maguey | Guanajuato | 2,289 | 5.8 | E |
| San Francisco del Rincón | Guanajuato | 71,139 | 5.9 | NE |
How does San Nicolás del Palenque 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 San Nicolás del Palenque 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 |
Guanajuato International Airport IATA: BJX 44 km (27 mi) from San Nicolás del Palenque |
San Nicolás del Palenque sits inside Guanajuato, Mexico and ranks #836 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 San Nicolás del Palenque and the countries closest to San Nicolás del Palenque 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 San Nicolás del Palenque, 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 San Nicolás del Palenque at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Guanajuato, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from San Nicolás del Palenque — 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 San Nicolás del Palenque 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 San Nicolás del Palenque 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 San Nicolás del Palenque 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 San Nicolás del Palenque 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 San Nicolás del Palenque 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 San Nicolás del Palenque. 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.
San Nicolás del Palenque ranks #836 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 San Nicolás del Palenque is Guanajuato International Airport (BJX), about 44 km (27 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.