Current Date And Time In El Chico, Mexico
Friday, 14 August 2026
09:24:08 CDT
State: Veracruz
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 2,480
District: Emiliano Zapata
Find cities, states and countries closest to El Chico in Veracruz, 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 Chico.
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 Chico from our regional database:
| State / Region | Veracruz |
| District | Emiliano Zapata |
| Total Population | 2,480 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 19.4661° N |
| Center Longitude | -96.8367° E |
| Elevation | 1,041 m (3,416 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Veracruz | #303 of 1800 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alborada | 2 | 4 | 2 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Bella Esperanza | 3 | 5 | 3 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Chavarrillo | 4 | 6 | 3 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Colonia la Perseverancia | 3 | 5 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Colonia Santa Bárbara | 4 | 6 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Dos Ríos | 3 | 4 | 2 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| El Castillo | 6 | 9 | 5 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| El Grande | 6 | 9 | 5 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| El Lencero | 2 | 3 | 2 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| El Terrero | 5 | 9 | 5 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Estación Chavarrillo | 3 | 5 | 3 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Estanzuela | 1 | 2 | 1 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Fraccionamiento las Fuentes | 4 | 6 | 3 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Jacarandas | 2 | 4 | 2 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| La Laguna | 6 | 10 | 6 | West (W) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Veracruz (home state of El Chico), 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 | ||
| Alta Verapaz | 466 | 749 | 404 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Baja Verapaz | 472 | 759 | 410 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Campeche | 367 | 591 | 319 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Chiapas | 259 | 416 | 225 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Chimaltenango | 469 | 756 | 408 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Escuintla | 484 | 780 | 421 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Guanajuato | 348 | 560 | 302 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Guatemala | 454 | 731 | 394 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Guerrero | 254 | 408 | 220 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Hidalgo | 182 | 294 | 158 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Mexico, with aerial distance and compass direction from El Chico'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) | ↑ |
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| 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 Chico. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Veracruz, Mexico.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| El Chico (You) | Veracruz | 2,480 | — | — |
| Estanzuela | Veracruz | 4,492 | 2.3 | WSW |
| El Lencero | Veracruz | 1,887 | 3.3 | NE |
| Jacarandas | Veracruz | 8,351 | 3.7 | NNW |
| Alborada | Veracruz | 1,362 | 4.0 | WSW |
| Dos Ríos | Veracruz | 1,307 | 4.4 | ENE |
| Pacho Nuevo | Veracruz | 2,673 | 4.5 | WNW |
| Colonia la Perseverancia | Veracruz | 801 | 4.6 | NW |
| Bella Esperanza | Veracruz | 1,618 | 4.8 | SW |
| Las Trancas | Veracruz | 1,116 | 5.2 | NW |
| Estación Chavarrillo | Veracruz | 594 | 5.2 | SE |
How does El Chico rank within Veracruz? 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 Chico appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Veracruz | 428,323 |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | 424,755 |
| Coatzacoalcos | 310,698 |
| Córdoba | 204,721 |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo | 185,242 |
| Orizaba | 123,182 |
| Minatitlán | 112,046 |
| Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano | 84,750 |
| San Andrés Tuxtla | 61,769 |
| Martínez de la Torre | 60,074 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Papantla de Olarte | 1,199.26 |
| Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano | 1,061.90 |
| Coatzacoalcos | 471.00 |
| Zongolica | 347.33 |
| Córdoba | 158.00 |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | 118.45 |
| Cazones de Herrera | 106.11 |
| Veracruz | 78.82 |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo | 64.00 |
| Boca del Rio | 42.77 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Minatitlán | 27,195.63 |
| Veracruz | 5,434.19 |
| Nogales | 4,417.00 |
| Orizaba | 4,404.08 |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | 3,585.94 |
| Naranjos | 3,237.58 |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo | 2,894.41 |
| Tlacotalpan | 2,375.00 |
| Córdoba | 1,295.70 |
| Zapoapan | 1,086.40 |
General Heriberto Jara International Airport IATA: VER 77 km (48 mi) from El Chico |
El Chico sits inside Veracruz, Mexico and ranks #303 of 1800 cities in Veracruz 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 Chico and the countries closest to El Chico 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 Chico, 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 Chico at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Veracruz, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from El Chico — 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 Chico 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 Veracruz 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 Chico 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 Chico 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 Chico 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of El Chico. 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 Veracruz city rankings above to size up each candidate.
El Chico ranks #303 of 1800 cities in Veracruz 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 Chico is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), about 77 km (48 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.