
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Candelaria, a city in Atlántico, Colombia in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Candelaria — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Candelaria | |
| District / County | Candelaria | |
| State | Atlántico | |
| Country | Colombia | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 15,631 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Atlántico | #19 of 23 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Colombian Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | COP | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +57 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 005, 007, 009 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .co | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 13 | |
| In Feet | 43 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 10.46 | |
| Longitude | -74.88 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.459° N 74.88° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 27' 33" N 74° 52' 47" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 27.55' N 74° 52.78' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Atlántico Capital | 58 km North of Barranquilla | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Machiques, Venezuela (258 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:46 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:25 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 39m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 084020 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Bogota |
Candelaria is a city situated in Atlántico, Colombia, within South America. It falls under Candelaria, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Candelaria as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Atlántico
The latitude and longitude of Candelaria pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 13 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Candelaria on the map
Candelaria runs on UTC -05:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Candelaria run on Colombian Peso (COP), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Candelaria exchange rates
To ring a number in Candelaria from outside Colombia, dial +57 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Candelaria and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Candelaria ranks #19 of 23 cities in Atlántico. It lies about 58 km North of Barranquilla, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Atlántico market. › Cities near Candelaria
Candelaria has a recorded population of approximately 15,631 people. That places it #19 of 23 cities with population data in Atlántico. Browse more cities in Atlántico for comparison.
Candelaria keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 05:46 AM and sets around 06:25 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Candelaria price in Colombian peso (COP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Candelaria currency page.
Candelaria is about 58 km North of Barranquilla, the capital of Atlántico. See cities near Candelaria for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Candelaria lands you closest to Machiques, Venezuela, about 258 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Candelaria sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.