Current Date And Time In El Crucero, Mexico
Saturday, 25 July 2026
11:26:01 CDT
State: Veracruz
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 563
District: Puente Nacional
Find cities, states and countries closest to El Crucero 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 Crucero.
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 Crucero from our regional database:
| State / Region | Veracruz |
| District | Puente Nacional |
| Total Population | 563 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 19.3164° N |
| Center Longitude | -96.5224° E |
| Elevation | 189 m (620 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Veracruz | #1583 of 1800 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Angostillo | 7 | 11 | 6 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Azueta | 5 | 9 | 5 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Buena Vista | 6 | 10 | 6 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Cantarranas | 5 | 7 | 4 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Chichicaxtle | 4 | 6 | 3 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| El Aguaje | 9 | 15 | 8 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| El Palmar | 8 | 12 | 7 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Los Ídolos | 7 | 11 | 6 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Mendoza | 5 | 9 | 5 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Pachuquilla | 8 | 13 | 7 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Paso de Ovejas | 6 | 9 | 5 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Rinconada | 4 | 7 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Tamarindo | 3 | 4 | 2 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Veracruz (home state of El Crucero), 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 Crucero'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 Crucero. 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 Crucero (You) | Veracruz | 563 | — | — |
| Tamarindo | Veracruz | 844 | 4.2 | NE |
| Chichicaxtle | Veracruz | 1,910 | 6.4 | ENE |
| Rinconada | Veracruz | 8,173 | 6.5 | NW |
| Cantarranas | Veracruz | 676 | 7.5 | SSW |
| Azueta | Veracruz | — | 8.6 | SW |
| Mendoza | Veracruz | — | 8.6 | SW |
| Paso de Ovejas | Veracruz | 7,468 | 9.3 | ESE |
| Buena Vista | Veracruz | 932 | 10.4 | NNW |
| Los Ídolos | Veracruz | 1,189 | 10.7 | N |
| Angostillo | Veracruz | 660 | 11.2 | S |
How does El Crucero 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 Crucero 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 40 km (25 mi) from El Crucero |
El Crucero sits inside Veracruz, Mexico and ranks #1583 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 Crucero and the countries closest to El Crucero 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 Crucero, 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 Crucero 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 Crucero — 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 Crucero 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 Crucero 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 Crucero 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 Crucero 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 Crucero 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 Crucero. 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 Crucero ranks #1583 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 Crucero is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), about 40 km (25 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.