Current Date And Time In El Peñasco, Mexico
Friday, 14 August 2026
18:42:37 CDT
State: San Luis Potosí
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 1,085
District: San Luis Potosí
Find cities, states and countries closest to El Peñasco in San Luis Potosí, 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 Peñasco.
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 Peñasco from our regional database:
| State / Region | San Luis Potosí |
| District | San Luis Potosí |
| Total Population | 1,085 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 22.3253° N |
| Center Longitude | -100.9501° E |
| Elevation | 1,829 m (6,001 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population Rank in San Luis Potosí | #170 of 518 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Agua Señora | 8 | 14 | 7 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cerrito de Maravillas | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Colorada | 7 | 12 | 6 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Ejido de Moras | 3 | 6 | 3 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Enrique Estrada | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Estanzuela | 5 | 9 | 5 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Fracción Milpillas | 7 | 11 | 6 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Los Moreno | 6 | 10 | 5 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Maravillas | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Palma de la Cruz | 8 | 14 | 7 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Rinconada | 5 | 8 | 4 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| San Pedro Ojo Zarco | 5 | 8 | 4 | West (W) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to San Luis Potosí (home state of El Peñasco), 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 | 86 | 139 | 75 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Colima | 268 | 432 | 233 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Durango | 287 | 462 | 249 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Guanajuato | 86 | 139 | 75 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Hidalgo | 201 | 324 | 175 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Jalisco | 184 | 297 | 160 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| México | 144 | 231 | 125 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Mexico City | 222 | 358 | 193 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Michoacán | 185 | 297 | 160 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Morelos | 269 | 432 | 233 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Mexico, with aerial distance and compass direction from El Peñasco'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 Peñasco. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| El Peñasco (You) | San Luis Potosí | 1,085 | — | — |
| Ejido de Moras | San Luis Potosí | 508 | 5.6 | WSW |
| San Pedro Ojo Zarco | San Luis Potosí | 701 | 7.5 | W |
| Rinconada | San Luis Potosí | 1,382 | 8.0 | S |
| Estanzuela | San Luis Potosí | 1,379 | 8.7 | SW |
| Los Moreno | San Luis Potosí | 881 | 9.8 | SW |
| Fracción Milpillas | San Luis Potosí | 1,546 | 10.9 | S |
| Enrique Estrada | San Luis Potosí | 2,023 | 11.4 | SE |
| Cerrito de Maravillas | San Luis Potosí | 602 | 11.4 | SW |
| Maravillas | San Luis Potosí | 1,525 | 11.5 | SSW |
| Colorada | San Luis Potosí | 771 | 11.7 | SW |
How does El Peñasco rank within San Luis Potosí? 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 Peñasco appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| San Luis Potosí | 722,772 |
| Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | 332,072 |
| Ciudad Valles | 124,644 |
| Matehuala | 77,328 |
| Rioverde | 53,128 |
| Ciudad Fernández | 32,006 |
| Tamazunchale | 24,562 |
| Ébano | 24,296 |
| Salinas de Hidalgo | 16,821 |
| Tamuín | 16,318 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Rioverde | 3,109.71 |
| Tamuín | 2,427.50 |
| San Luis Potosí | 1,443.14 |
| Ciudad Fernández | 23.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Ciudad Fernández | 1,391.57 |
| San Luis Potosí | 500.83 |
| Rioverde | 17.08 |
| Tamuín | 6.72 |
Ponciano Arriaga International Airport IATA: SLP 7 km (4 mi) from El Peñasco |
El Peñasco sits inside San Luis Potosí, Mexico and ranks #170 of 518 cities in San Luis Potosí 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 Peñasco and the countries closest to El Peñasco 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 Peñasco, 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 Peñasco at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in San Luis Potosí, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from El Peñasco — 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 Peñasco 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 San Luis Potosí 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 Peñasco 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 Peñasco 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 Peñasco 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 Peñasco 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 Peñasco. 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 San Luis Potosí city rankings above to size up each candidate.
El Peñasco ranks #170 of 518 cities in San Luis Potosí 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 Peñasco is Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP), about 7 km (4 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.