Current Date And Time In Paso Carretas, Mexico
Saturday, 25 July 2026
10:36:16 CDT
State: Veracruz
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 503
District: Tlalixcoyan
Find cities, states and countries closest to Paso Carretas 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 Paso Carretas.
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 Paso Carretas from our regional database:
| State / Region | Veracruz |
| District | Tlalixcoyan |
| Total Population | 503 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 18.6844° N |
| Center Longitude | -96.1378° E |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population Rank in Veracruz | #1782 of 1800 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| El Cocuite | 4 | 7 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| El Contento | 5 | 9 | 5 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| El Ojochal | 6 | 10 | 6 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| El Salto | 7 | 11 | 6 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| El Sauce (Cerro Grande) | 5 | 8 | 4 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| El Zapote | 6 | 9 | 5 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Joachín | 7 | 11 | 6 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| La Isla | 6 | 9 | 5 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Mata de Lázaro | 8 | 13 | 7 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Piedras Negras | 6 | 10 | 5 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Tuzales | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Veracruz (home state of Paso Carretas), 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 Paso Carretas'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 Paso Carretas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Carretas (You) | Veracruz | 503 | — | — |
| El Cocuite | Veracruz | 1,683 | 6.5 | NE |
| El Sauce (Cerro Grande) | Veracruz | 794 | 8.0 | ENE |
| El Contento | Veracruz | 508 | 8.8 | SW |
| El Zapote | Veracruz | 572 | 9.0 | N |
| La Isla | Veracruz | 24,558 | 9.5 | S |
| Piedras Negras | Veracruz | 8,767 | 10.2 | NNW |
| El Ojochal | Veracruz | 531 | 10.2 | ENE |
| El Salto | Veracruz | 640 | 11.0 | ESE |
| Tuzales | Veracruz | 872 | 11.5 | NNE |
| Joachín | Veracruz | 2,621 | 11.5 | WSW |
How does Paso Carretas 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 Paso Carretas 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 51 km (32 mi) from Paso Carretas |
Paso Carretas sits inside Veracruz, Mexico and ranks #1782 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 Paso Carretas and the countries closest to Paso Carretas 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 Paso Carretas, 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 Paso Carretas at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Veracruz, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Paso Carretas — 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 Paso Carretas 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 Paso Carretas 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 Paso Carretas 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 Paso Carretas 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 Paso Carretas 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 Paso Carretas. 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.
Paso Carretas ranks #1782 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 Paso Carretas is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), about 51 km (32 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.