Current Date And Time In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Friday, 14 August 2026
11:39:49 CDT
State: Guerrero
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 67,408
District: Zihuatanejo de Azueta
Find cities, states and countries closest to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in Guerrero, 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo.
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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo from our regional database:
| State / Region | Guerrero |
| District | Zihuatanejo de Azueta |
| Total Population | 67,408 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 17.6434° N |
| Center Longitude | -101.5521° E |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Guerrero | #4 of 955 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Barbulillas | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Barrio Nuevo | 8 | 12 | 7 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Colonia Aeropuerto | 6 | 10 | 6 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| El Coacoyul | 5 | 8 | 4 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| El Posquelite | 2 | 4 | 2 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ixtapa | 6 | 10 | 5 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| La Salitrera | 6 | 10 | 5 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Los Reyes (Las Chiveras) | 4 | 6 | 3 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Pantla | 9 | 14 | 7 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| San Jose Ixtapa | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Villa Hermosa (Las Pozas) | 6 | 9 | 5 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Zihuatanejo | 0 | 0 | 0 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Guerrero (home state of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo), 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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| Guanajuato | 262 | 422 | 228 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Hidalgo | 190 | 306 | 165 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Jalisco | 333 | 537 | 290 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Mexico City | 140 | 226 | 122 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Michoacán | 204 | 328 | 177 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Morelos | 91 | 146 | 79 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Oaxaca | 188 | 302 | 163 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Puebla | 141 | 227 | 123 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Querétaro | 224 | 361 | 195 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Tlaxcala | 156 | 250 | 135 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Mexico, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Guerrero, Mexico.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo (You) | Guerrero | 67,408 | — | — |
| Zihuatanejo | Guerrero | — | 0.2 | SSE |
| El Posquelite | Guerrero | 642 | 3.8 | NNW |
| Los Reyes (Las Chiveras) | Guerrero | 990 | 6.5 | E |
| Barbulillas | Guerrero | 647 | 7.7 | NW |
| El Coacoyul | Guerrero | 6,850 | 8.1 | E |
| Villa Hermosa (Las Pozas) | Guerrero | 1,519 | 9.1 | E |
| San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) | Guerrero | 8,698 | 9.7 | NW |
| Ixtapa | Guerrero | 8,992 | 9.9 | WNW |
| La Salitrera | Guerrero | 944 | 10.0 | NNW |
| San Jose Ixtapa | Guerrero | — | 10.2 | NW |
How does Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo rank within Guerrero? 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez | 658,609 |
| Chilpancingo | 187,251 |
| Iguala de la Independencia | 118,468 |
| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo ⭐ | 67,408 |
| Taxco de Alarcón | 50,399 |
| Tlapa de Comonfort | 46,975 |
| Chilapa de Álvarez | 31,157 |
| Ciudad Altamirano | 25,168 |
| Zumpango del Río | 24,719 |
| Ometepec | 24,120 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Petatlán | 2,071.70 |
| Acapulco de Juárez | 1,880.60 |
| Cuajinicuilapa | 857.10 |
| Mazatlán | 577.50 |
| Malinaltepec | 492.00 |
| Xochistlahuaca | 430.00 |
| Taxco de Alarcón | 347.00 |
| Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc | 310.70 |
| Chiaucingo | 27.00 |
| Apango | 1.50 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Apango | 2,896.67 |
| Acapulco de Juárez | 350.21 |
| Taxco de Alarcón | 145.24 |
| Chiaucingo | 49.30 |
| Cuajinicuilapa | 12.00 |
| Petatlán | 10.45 |
| Xochistlahuaca | 9.66 |
| Mazatlán | 9.21 |
| Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc | 8.05 |
| Malinaltepec | 2.41 |
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport IATA: ZIH 11 km (7 mi) from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo |
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo sits inside Guerrero, Mexico and ranks #4 of 955 cities in Guerrero 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo and the countries closest to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Guerrero, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo — 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo 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 Guerrero by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. 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 Guerrero city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo ranks #4 of 955 cities in Guerrero 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH), about 11 km (7 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.