Current Date And Time In El Platanal, Mexico
Thursday, 13 August 2026
10:47:22 CDT
State: Michoacán
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 2,282
District: Villamar
Find cities, states and countries closest to El Platanal in Michoacán, 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 Platanal.
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 Platanal from our regional database:
| State / Region | Michoacán |
| District | Villamar |
| Total Population | 2,282 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 20.0641° N |
| Center Longitude | -102.5777° E |
| Elevation | 1,597 m (5,240 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Michoacán | #220 of 911 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Cerrito Colorado | 5 | 8 | 4 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cerrito de Cotijarán | 6 | 9 | 5 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cumuatillo | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| El Paracho | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Emiliano Zapata | 6 | 9 | 5 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| La Cuestita | 6 | 9 | 5 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| La Luz | 9 | 14 | 7 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Las Zarquillas | 4 | 6 | 3 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Pajacuarán | 4 | 6 | 3 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Pueblo Viejo | 5 | 8 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| San Pedro Cahro | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Tecomatán | 6 | 10 | 5 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Venustiano Carranza | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Villamar | 3 | 5 | 3 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Michoacán (home state of El Platanal), 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 | 165 | 265 | 143 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Colima | 133 | 215 | 116 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Guanajuato | 100 | 161 | 87 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Guerrero | 204 | 328 | 177 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Hidalgo | 195 | 313 | 169 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Jalisco | 131 | 210 | 113 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Mexico City | 168 | 270 | 146 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Morelos | 181 | 291 | 157 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Nayarit | 253 | 407 | 220 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Puebla | 231 | 372 | 201 | East (E) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Mexico, with aerial distance and compass direction from El Platanal'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 Platanal. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Michoacán, Mexico.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| El Platanal (You) | Michoacán | 2,282 | — | — |
| Villamar | Michoacán | 3,095 | 5.2 | SSW |
| Las Zarquillas | Michoacán | 658 | 5.9 | ESE |
| Pajacuarán | Michoacán | 10,014 | 6.0 | NNE |
| El Paracho | Michoacán | 1,083 | 7.5 | NE |
| Pueblo Viejo | Michoacán | 842 | 7.6 | NNW |
| Cerrito Colorado | Michoacán | 657 | 8.2 | SE |
| Emiliano Zapata | Michoacán | 3,687 | 8.9 | SSW |
| Cerrito de Cotijarán | Michoacán | 559 | 8.9 | SW |
| La Cuestita | Michoacán | 833 | 9.1 | E |
| San Pedro Cahro | Michoacán | 11,987 | 9.7 | NW |
How does El Platanal rank within Michoacán? 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 Platanal appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Morelia | 743,275 |
| Uruapan | 299,523 |
| Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 196,003 |
| Zamora de Hidalgo | 186,102 |
| Apatzingán | 102,362 |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 84,307 |
| La Piedad de Cabadas | 83,323 |
| Sahuayo de Morelos | 64,431 |
| Ciudad Hidalgo | 60,542 |
| Pátzcuaro | 55,298 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Turicato | 1,543.27 |
| Ciudad Hidalgo | 1,063.06 |
| Santa Clara del Cobre | 487.98 |
| Pátzcuaro | 435.96 |
| Capula | 244.00 |
| Quiroga | 211.52 |
| Tlalpujahua de Rayón | 190.86 |
| Ixtlán de los Hervores | 124.36 |
| Zináparo | 113.38 |
| Mineral de Angangueo | 76.11 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Janitzio | 12,290.00 |
| Tocuaro | 2,908.00 |
| Jiquilpan de Juárez | 2,203.00 |
| Tepalcatepec | 2,174.43 |
| Parácuaro | 1,966.00 |
| Huandacareo | 1,684.00 |
| Tzintzuntzan | 1,178.00 |
| Pátzcuaro | 126.84 |
| Quiroga | 69.35 |
| Briseñas de Matamoros | 62.07 |
Guadalajara International Airport IATA: GDL 92 km (57 mi) from El Platanal |
El Platanal sits inside Michoacán, Mexico and ranks #220 of 911 cities in Michoacán 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 Platanal and the countries closest to El Platanal 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 Platanal, 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 Platanal at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Michoacán, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from El Platanal — 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 Platanal 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 Michoacán 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 Platanal 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 Platanal 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 Platanal 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 Platanal 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 Platanal. 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 Michoacán city rankings above to size up each candidate.
El Platanal ranks #220 of 911 cities in Michoacán 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 Platanal is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), about 92 km (57 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.