Merida is located less than 50 km from the Gulf of Mexico, on the northeast part of the State of Yucatan, which occupies the northernmost third of the Yucatan Peninsula. The city's coordinates are 20° 58' 04 " N, 89° 37' 18" W.

Yucatan borders with the State of Quintana Roo to the east, the State of Campeche to the west, and the Gulf of Mexico to the north. Yucatan has a very flat landscape and most of the State is slightly above sea level.

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