Current Date And Time In La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael), Mexico
Friday, 14 August 2026
19:26:36 CDT
State: Michoacán
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 1,366
District: Los Reyes
Find cities, states and countries closest to La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) 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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael).
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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) from our regional database:
| State / Region | Michoacán |
| District | Los Reyes |
| Total Population | 1,366 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 19.6186° N |
| Center Longitude | -102.4844° E |
| Elevation | 1,293 m (4,242 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Michoacán | #351 of 911 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Atapan | 4 | 7 | 4 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Chaniro (Xhaniro) | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Corona | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Gildardo Magaña (Los Ángeles) | 5 | 8 | 4 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| La Zarzamora | 7 | 12 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Los Limones | 3 | 5 | 3 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Los Palillos | 6 | 10 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Los Reyes de Salgado | 2 | 4 | 2 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Periban | 8 | 13 | 7 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Peribán de Ramos | 8 | 13 | 7 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Plan de Ayala | 5 | 9 | 5 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| San Francisco Peribán | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| San Sebastián | 3 | 5 | 3 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Santa Clara de Valladares | 1 | 2 | 1 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Santa Inés | 8 | 12 | 7 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Michoacán (home state of La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael)), 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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael)'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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael). 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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| La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) (You) | Michoacán | 1,366 | — | — |
| Santa Clara de Valladares | Michoacán | 6,917 | 2.3 | NNW |
| Los Reyes de Salgado | Michoacán | 39,209 | 3.5 | SSE |
| San Sebastián | Michoacán | 2,177 | 5.2 | S |
| Los Limones | Michoacán | 1,429 | 5.2 | WSW |
| Atapan | Michoacán | 2,323 | 7.2 | ENE |
| Gildardo Magaña (Los Ángeles) | Michoacán | 1,460 | 8.2 | SSE |
| Plan de Ayala | Michoacán | 510 | 8.6 | S |
| Tocumbo | Michoacán | 1,799 | 10.1 | NNW |
| Los Palillos | Michoacán | 611 | 10.2 | SSW |
| Corona | Michoacán | 1,390 | 10.9 | SSE |
How does La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) 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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) 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 |
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport IATA: UPN 53 km (33 mi) from La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) |
La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) sits inside Michoacán, Mexico and ranks #351 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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) and the countries closest to La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) 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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael), 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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Michoacán, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) — 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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) 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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) 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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) 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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) 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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) 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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael). 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.
La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) ranks #351 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 La Higuerita (Colonia San Rafael) is Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN), about 53 km (33 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.